NVLSP

NVLSP Dismayed Over GAO Report on VA Disability Exams and the Need for Improved Performance Analysis

National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP) executive director and co-founder Bart Stichman was dismayed at the findings of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) Report on disability exams conducted by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the need for performance analysis and training oversight for Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) contractors. [more]

Released 11/16/18 | Tags: Veteran's Benefits

The 8-Year Battle Continues: NVLSP Again Sues VA Over Continued Refusal To Comply With 2010 Statute

Latest salvo is a class action, in ongoing 8-year battle to get VA to comply with the law

The National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP) filed a class action lawsuit today in the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) against the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Robert Wilkie. The suit, filed with the pro-bono assistance of Sidley Austin LLP, is the latest chapter in an 8-year saga to get the VA to honor its obligations to reimburse veterans for emergency medical expenses incurred at non-VA facilities. [more]

Released 10/30/18 | Tags: Class Actions, Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, Supporters, Veteran's Benefits

VA hit with lawsuit claiming 1,000s of vets never received medical reimbursements

Released 11/12/18 at Federal News Network | Tags: Class Actions, Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, Veteran's Benefits

Last week the Veterans Affairs Department was hit with a class action lawsuit. It claims tens of thousands of vets never received reimbursement they’re entitled to for emergency medical services rendered at non-VA facilities. Bart Stichman, executive director and co-founder of the National Veterans Legal Services Program, joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin to explain why they’re going after VA. [more]

Free mobile, web-based app assists military veterans, advocates

Released 7/24/18 at Shippensburg News Chronicle | Tags: Veteran's Benefits

The National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP) recently launched the first of its kind app for use by military veterans and their advocates, available for download through the NVLSP website, Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Subscription required to view the story. [more]

Free mobile app assists veterans, advocates with potential Veterans Affairs benefits claims

Released 7/12/18 at Camp Lejeune Globe | Tags: Veteran's Benefits

The National Veterans Legal Services Program recently launched the first of its kind application for use by military veterans and their advocates, available for download through the NVLSP website, Apple App Store or Google Play Store. [more]