Law Office of Thomas J. Kniffen

VA announced today, that three tools are available to reschedule an appointment: Send a secure message to the Veteran's healthcare team. Call the Veteran's healthcare team. Find the Veteran's VA health facility’s phone number at Or, the Veteran can also request some types of appointments online through the VA appointments tool: When actually going to a VA healthcare facility, instead of a virtual appointment, wear a mask that covers mouth and nose, and complete on-site the VA COVID-19 symptom screening questions. https://kniffenlaw.wordpress.com//va-announces-that-veter/

This VA Final Rulemaking, that was effective October 7, 2020, extends by 90 days the deadlines for former members insured under Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) to apply for Veterans’ Group Life Insurance (VGLI) coverage following separation from service in order to address the inability of former members directly or indirectly affected by the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID19) public health emergency to purchase VGLI. [ 47 more words ] https://kniffenlaw.wordpress.com//extension-of-veterans-g/

In early October 2020, the U.S. Senate sent a bi-partisan bill, known as the "Whole Veteran Act," , to the President for signature - it is part of a government wide effort to prevent veteran suicides, and make holistic mental healthcare more available to service women and men. See https://kniffenlaw.wordpress.com//legislation-to-help-vet/

VA expanded on October 1, 2020 the Program of Comprehensive Assistance For Family Caregivers, which enhances 24/7 care from family and loved ones providers. VA announced in July 2020 that this program will cover veterans who served in the military on or before May 7, 1975. Veterans covered are required to have a single or combined service-connected disability rating of 70% or higher, and meet other general criteria. In part, geographic location with determine the actual provided dollar amounts. See https://kniffenlaw.wordpress.com//va-caregiver-program-ex/

Federal Court Mandates Agent Orange Presumptive Service Connection Applies to Territorial Waters Washington, DC January 29, 2019 https://kniffenlaw.wordpress.com