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GI Bill
The VA recently announced an update to its process for awarding benefits under the G.I. Bill. Due to these updates, veterans who served two or more periods of military service may be eligible for additional G.I. Bill benefits. If you’re a veteran who reenlisted, you may be able to claim additional G.I. Bill benefits for […]
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Medical Issues / Disability, News and Press
Most veterans are aware that they can get service-connected and receive VA disability benefits for injuries or conditions sustained in service. However, many veterans are not aware that service connection on a direct basis is not the only way to connect their disability. Veterans can apply for secondary service-connected disability benefits if their primary service-connected […]
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Employment, Mental Health
VA removes directors Lourdes Tiglao and James Albino from the Center for Women Veterans and the Center for Minority Veterans. They will be replaced by Jacquelyn Hayes-Byrd and Mariela Roca respectively. Center for Women Veterans Established in 1994, the Center for Women Veterans is an advocacy groups working to increase access to VA benefits/services, and […]
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News and Press
On March 30th, a severe blizzard ripped through most parts of Northern Michigan. The events that followed were “nothing short of catastrophic”, according to Michigan State Police spokesperson Kim Vetter. Immediately following the blizzard’s destruction, Michigan Governor Grechen Whitmer declared a state of emergency for counties still without power and those who cannot operate as […]
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News and Press
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently dismissed more than 1,400 employees in non-mission-critical positions, redirecting $83 million annually toward veterans’ health care, benefits, and services. While the VA insists these cuts will not harm veterans, the reality is that fewer employees processing claims and handling administrative tasks could result in delays, errors, and wrongful […]
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Medical Issues / Disability, News and Press, Veterans Law
The Department of Veterans Affairs recently released the 2025 VA Federal Benefits Guide for veterans, dependents, survivors, and caregivers. The handbook provides details to veterans, service members and their families on all the resources the VA offers. VA Federal Benefits Guide The new file is a reference, comprehensively listing VA programs that could assist in […]
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Medical Issues / Disability, Mental Health, Veterans Law
Permanent VA disability ratings can provide long-term financial stability and peace of mind, but it’s important to know how these ratings work and their protections. Permanent VA disability ratings are a designation used to describe a “static” disability, meaning it’s unlikely to improve over time. When a veteran is assigned this rating, their condition is […]
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News and Press
Michigan Veterans benefits attorney Jim Fausone is commending a new initiative by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) aimed at helping Veterans secure the care and benefits they have earned. The VA has announced a proposed grant program that would provide legal support for Veterans and former service members seeking to upgrade their military […]
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Employment, Medical Issues / Disability, Mental Health, PTSD, Veterans Law
On December 5, the Veterans Affairs website revealed an article claiming that VA plans to expand access to the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers. This program provides family caregivers with services such as (but not limited to) training and education, financial assistance, health care coverage, beneficiary travel, and peer support. The program has […]
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GI Bill, Veterans Law
Eligible service members of the U.S. military can access up to $4,500 a year in Military Tuition Assistance. This assistance can cover things like tuition as well as course-specific expenses like lab fees. While some veterans choose to use their G.I. Benefits to help pay off tuition expenses. Others elect to use the GI Bill […]
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