Legal Help for Veterans blog.
Employment, News and Press
Many veterans are facing a difficult period in the job market. Although they have plenty of skills, it can be hard to transfer them from the military to a civilian occupation.
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News and Press
Last year, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) provided new guidance related to the employment discrimination challenges that our nation’s veterans face. This new guidance revises three documents that address how the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) apply to veteran employees and […]
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News and Press, Veterans Law
Earlier this year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released data showing rising unemployment among the youngest U.S. military veterans. The combined effects of the military drawdown and a struggling economy has left veterans aged 18 to 24 unemployed and frustrated, according to Call of Duty, a national nonprofit for veteran employment. On a recent trip […]
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Employment, News and Press
Jim Fausone Veteran Advocate One man thinks he can help lower the 82 percentU.S.unemployment rate for disabled veterans. He suggests that they learn watch-making. The Delaware Veterans Coalition together with the state council of the Vietnam Veterans of America is helping Sam Cannan open a school which will train vets how to repair watches – […]
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Employment, News and Press
James Fausone Veterans Disability Lawyer Unemployment for post-9/11 veterans continues to be at high levels. The recent numbers confirm what many military unemployment specialists have suspected: unemployment rates for younger vets continues to outpace the numbers for unemployed civilians. Almost one in 10 returned members from Iraqand Afghanistanis unemployed. The latest numbers by the U.S. […]
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Employment
By Kristina Derro Veterans Disability Lawyer It can be difficult for military veterans to find a job even in good economy. In a down economy, finding a job is even tougher. For vets returning home from the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, the unemployment rate is at more than 12%, which is roughly 4% higher […]
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News and Press, Claims Processing
A recently introduced bill in Congress is starting to get attention — and raise questions — among veterans who receive (or may eventually apply for) Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability, or TDIU. On June 3rd, 2026, Congressman Keith Self introduced H.R. 9135, the Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability Reform Act of 2026. At first glance, a majority of the bill mirrors rules the VA already […]
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PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a severe mental health condition that many veterans suffer from after experiencing traumatic events during their military service. This debilitating condition can deeply affect your quality of life, rendering you nearly incapable of performing regular tasks or maintaining steady employment. Therefore, it is critical that any veteran who is suffering from […]
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Medical Issues / Disability
The usual definition of a traumatic brain injury is laid out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It is defined as the brain experiencing a disruption to its normal function. It is typically caused by a jolt, blow, bump to the head, or a penetrating head injury. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI), although […]
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