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Valuable Benefits that Often Go Unused by Our Country’s Veterans

This blog post was originally published in 2019 and has been updated to include the most current information. Our country’s veterans selflessly sacrificed in service of others, but whether due to pride or lack of knowledge,...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

CFPB, joined by South Carolina Dept. of Consumer Affairs and Arkansas AG, files lawsuit targeting service providers to pension...

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The CFPB filed a complaint in a South Carolina federal district court against Upstate Law Group LLC. and two of its individual owners and managers that alleges the defendants violated the Consumer Financial Protection Act’s...more

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Department of Labor’s New Guidance Helps Employers of Uniformed Service Members Manage Pension Obligations

The Department of Labor’s Veterans Employment and Training Services (“VETS”) issued a new fact sheet (“Fact Sheet”) to help employers better manage their pension obligations under the Uniform Services Employment and...more

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CFPB announces settlement with broker of pension assignments

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The CFPB announced that it has entered a settlement with Mark Corbett to resolve the Bureau’s allegations that Mr. Corbett violated the Consumer Financial Protection Act in connection with his brokering of contracts providing...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

It’s Now Harder for Veterans to Qualify for Long-Term Care Benefits

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has finalized new rules that make it more difficult to qualify for long-term care benefits. The rules establish an asset limit, a look-back period, and asset transfer penalties for...more

Flaster Greenberg PC

Critical Update – New Veteran’s Improved Pension Rules: What It Means for U.S. Veterans & Their Families

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Many veterans and their spouses with cognitive impairment or who require assistance with their activities of daily living rely on the Veterans Improved Pension to pay for their care. The benefit is a needs-based monthly...more

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The New World of VA Pension Planning

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The Veterans Administration (VA) just released new rules that impact eligibility for certain Veteran’s Benefits. The new rules go into effect on Oct. 18, 2018 and may make it more difficult for some individuals to qualify for...more

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Minnesota AG Sues Lending Firms for Scamming Seniors and Veterans

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On August 17, 2017, the Associated Press announced that Minnesota’s Attorney General is suing two lending firms (with the same Nevada address) for allegedly pressuring veterans and senior citizens into signing over large...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

New Rules Will Make It Harder to Qualify for Long-Term Care Help From the VA

The Veteran's Administration (VA) offers a pension benefit to low-income veterans (or their spouses) who are in nursing homes or who need help at home with everyday tasks like dressing or bathing. The pension, called Aid and...more

McDermott Will & Emery

New Legislation Extends Future Form 5500 and 990 Deadlines, Affects Veterans Health Benefits and Extends Excess Pension Asset...

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On July 31, 2015, President Obama signed the Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015, temporarily extending the Highway Trust Fund to provide continued funding for federal transportation...more

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You Should Know - October 2014

In This Issue: - Veterans Still Waiting - Five Errors to Avoid - Readers on Seventh Amendment - Excerpt from Five Common Errors to Avoid When Filing Claims: Backlog Improves, But Vets Still Struggle for...more

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