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09/26/2025

Two survivors—one a daughter caring for her Vietnam-era Army veteran father, the other the wife of a different Vietnam-era veteran—have filed a potential class-action lawsuit against the Department of Veterans Affairs. They argue that the VA improperly drops family caregiver appeal cases when the veteran dies, rather than allowing the appeal to proceed through the Board of Veterans Appeals. In both instances, the caregivers had applied to the VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) and filed appeals after denial—but when the veterans passed away during the process, their appeals were automatically dismissed. Advocates representing the survivors contend that this practice is unfair and should be revised so that caregivers can pursue benefits for the period during which they provided care. The VA’s program offers training, counseling, healthcare, and a monthly stipend ranging from $1,800 to $2,800 for caregivers of severely ill or injured veterans—approximately 15,000 veterans are currently enrolled in the program.

If you are a Veteran who needs assistance with a disability denial, your next step should be to call the specially trained VA team at Parmele Disability Advocates: 866-841-7459. Together, we will review your situation, answer your questions, and determine your next best steps.

Call us today to schedule your no-cost consultation: 866-841-7459.

09/24/2025

If you or someone you know is a Veteran who needs information on available resources, you don't want to miss the October Veteran Resource Lunch. The free, casual, come-and-go event is Wednesday, October 29, from 11am-1pm at the Library Station on North Kansas Expressway.

Be sure to RSVP so we have enough delicious Chick-fila for all. Sponsored by the Missouri Job Center and Parmele Disability Advocates.

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09/23/2025

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09/22/2025

New blog Monday! Check out our latest blog and don't forget to share the link with others.

Maybe you’ve heard of something called TDIU – Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability – but you’re not quite sure what it means.

09/19/2025

If you are seeking employment while attempting to claim you are disabled, posting on employment websites highlighting your abilities may contradict what you've stated in your claim.

If you have questions about starting a disability claim or need help with a denied claim, your next step should be to contact Parmele Disability Advocates and schedule a no-cost consultation: 866-841-7459. Together, we will review your claim, answer questions and determine your next best steps.

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09/18/2025

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09/17/2025

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09/16/2025

Whether or not we like or agree with social media, it is here to stay and more than likely become an even larger presence in our lives.

In our current series, "Social media: helpful or hurtful?" we will discuss the various ways Parmele uses social media, ways our clients may use social media and whether or not it is helpful or hurtful.

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09/15/2025

One way Parmele Disability Advocates assists clients is by providing current, valuable Social Security or VA disability information and updates.

Each Monday you'll find a new blog on our website: parmeledisability.com/blog/
Be sure to visit our latest blog, "The Forgotten Burn Pits of Vietnam: A Hidden Health Crisis for Veterans"

If you or someone you know needs help starting a disability claim or appealing a denial, call Parmele Disability Advocates to schedule your no-cost consultation: 866-841-7459. Together, we'll review your situation, answer questions and determine your next best steps.

09/14/2025

Whether or not we like or agree with social media, it is here to stay and more than likely become an even larger presence in our lives.

In our current series, "Social media: helpful or hurtful?" we will discuss the various ways Parmele uses social media, ways our clients may use social media and whether or not it is helpful or hurtful.

Parmele Disability Advocates.

09/12/2025

The Precision Brain Health Research Act of 2025 is a Senate proposal aimed at addressing the long-overlooked effects of repetitive low-level blast exposures on veterans’ brain health. These exposures, common in both training and combat, often cause so-called “mild” traumatic brain injuries that are difficult to diagnose but can have severe and lasting consequences, including a heightened risk of su***de.

The legislation would require the Department of Veterans Affairs, in partnership with the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, to develop a 10-year research plan to study these injuries, improve data sharing with the military, and track affected service members after they leave the service. By gathering better data and improving diagnosis, the effort seeks to ensure veterans receive timely and accurate treatment, while also helping the military identify units most at risk and mitigate exposure early.

Supporters say the measure is overdue and could be a major step in reducing misdiagnosis, improving care, and addressing the strong link between brain injuries and veteran su***de.

If you are a Veteran with a denied claim or looking to increase your disability percentage, contact the specially trained VA team at Parmele. Together, they will review your situation, answer questions and help determine your next best steps. Call 866-841-7459 to schedule a no-cost consultation.

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09/11/2025