Altitude Veterans Law

04/12/2026

TO THE MOON, AND BEYOND

Christina Hammock Koch, a NASA astronaut and engineer, became the first woman to travel beyond the Moon as part of Artemis II mission. With a record-setting career in spaceflight and years of experience aboard the International Space Station, Koch helped lead humanity’s return to deep space for the first time since Apollo 17.

03/08/2026

Happy International Women’s Day! Today we celebrate the strength, resilience, and leadership of women everywhere.

Altitude Veterans Law is a woman-owned law firm founded by a mom, military spouse, and pilot wife. Supporting veterans and their families isn’t just our work; it’s also our life.

Military spouses, many of whom are women, often face unique challenges in building and maintaining their own careers while raising children. Frequent moves, unpredictable schedules, and long deployments make it incredibly difficult to find stability or professional opportunities. Many are raising families with little nearby support, often managing everything on their own while their spouse is away serving.

So today, we celebrate all women, including those who serve our country, support those who serve, and advocate for others every day. Your dedication inspires us.

02/21/2026

Well that escalated quickly. What a week for veterans and their reps.

02/20/2026

The Department of Veterans Affairs is halting enforcement of a new rule for determining disability payments after veterans across the US expressed outrage for what they said would likely reduce benefits for many.

02/19/2026

Taking care of your health should not cost you the benefits you earned.

On February 17, the VA issued a new rule saying that during C&P exams, veterans will generally be rated based on what their condition looks like while taking medication. The VA says this change is tied to a recent court decision (the Ingram decision in March), but the bigger picture is important.

For years, the law has required the VA to evaluate many conditions without factoring in how much medication improves symptoms, unless the rating criteria specifically allowed it. In reality though, the VA hasn’t always followed that rule correctly. So while this new regulation is significant, many veterans were already being rated in a way that didn’t fully follow the prior legal standard.

That doesn’t mean this change isn’t important. How a condition is rated can directly impact monthly compensation, eligibility for other benefits, and long-term financial stability.

What’s equally concerning is how quickly this rule went into effect. The VA made it effective almost immediately, with very little time for public comment. When changes affect earned benefits, veterans deserve transparency and a real opportunity to weigh in. That was not given in this case.

A legal challenge to this new rule has already been filed in federal court.

If you want your voice heard, you can submit comments directly to the VA here:
https://www.regulations.gov/document/VA-2026-VBA-0067-0001

If you have questions about how this could affect your claim or rating, it’s important to get reliable guidance before making decisions. Your benefits were earned and deserve careful protection.

02/13/2026

https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/13/politics/veterans-affairs-disabilities-benefits-pay-companies-louisiana?cid=ios_app

An Army combat veteran now living in the Midwest was dealing with multiple injuries by the time he finished his military service. He’d suffered a traumatic brain injury after his vehicle struck an IED during his deployment to Afghanistan in the late 2000s.

02/08/2026

At the age of 100, naval aviator Capt. Royce Williams is set to be awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Korean War.

01/07/2026

Belmont continues to crush the bar exam!

100% pass of first-time test takers on the MPRE! Class of 2026 - Congrats! 🌟

01/02/2026

11/11/2025

We are honored to serve veterans and their families who have selflessly served this country.

10/14/2025

Proud to be a Belmont Law grad!