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News and Press
The COVID-19 pandemic has created more than just a public health crisis in the United States. As unemployment numbers rise, many Americans are now facing dire financial situations. Veterans in Crisis, a veteran aid group in Northern Michigan, has been helping to fill the gaps for veterans who need support through these, particularly trying times. […]
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News and Press
A future U.S. Navy combat ship recently completed the acceptance trials in Lake Michigan; setting the stage for its commissioning in 2021. But with a storied history of high-costs and retrofitting delays, the heavily invested Littoral Combat Ship class has reached the point where retirement should be in consideration. The LCS was originally designed to […]
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Uncategorized
A familiar face is back on Capitol Hill fighting for Veterans Benefits. Jon Stewart, former host of “The Daily Show” and notable Veterans advocate; is back in Washington leading a renewed fight for Burn Pit Victim Benefits. At a press conference on Tuesday, Stewart was joined by numerous families of deceased and dying veterans […]
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Employment, News and Press, Veterans Law
What a great Veterans Summit! This year’s presentations obviously were a little bit different than years prior. But we want to take the opportunity to thank each and every one of you that took the time to join our Webinar! It’s not easy taking time out of your day for a webinar, but we hope […]
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News and Press, Uncategorized, Veterans Law
Editor’s Note (9/22/2020): U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill authorizing the President to posthumously award the Medal of Honor to U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Alwyn Cashe. Editor’s Note (12/16/2021): President Joe Biden will present the Medals of Honor, the nation’s highest military award, to Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe, Sgt. 1st Class […]
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News and Press
Doulas are trained professionals who provide support services to a woman during labor, delivery and in the postpartum period. They do not give actual medical care, but rather emotional and physical support. For example, a doula might help a laboring mother get into positions that help relieve pain or encourage her during particularly difficult moments […]
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Medical Issues / Disability, Mental Health, News and Press, PTSD, Veterans Law
With recent budget-cuts directed to the U.S. Postal Service. The Department of Veterans Affairs has been forced to work with alternative shipping providers for Veterans requiring prescriptions to be shipped to them. The alternatives VA is currently engaging with are private shipping mega-giants, FedEx and UPS. If you would like to read more on the […]
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News and Press, Veterans Law
This year has no doubt given us a lot to joke about, but we never thought it would get to this point. After years of jokes and memes, being labeled a branch whose personnel have a certain taste for a waxy children’s writing utensil. Marines past and present can rejoice, edible crayons are here – […]
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GI Bill
Despite being notorious for defrauding students and targeting veterans, for-profit universities have once again been cleared to enroll veterans using GI Bill benefits to pay for their education by the Trump Administration. GI Bill benefits are critical for these schools because they help them qualify for a legal loophole called the “90-10 rule,” which caps […]
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Claims Processing, Medical Issues / Disability, News and Press, Veterans Law
A group of very big names are joining forces this Friday evening to have an open discussion on toxic exposure among veterans and the necessary reforms to get those vets treatment, care, and access to disability resources. The Military Toxic Exposure Conference will feature veterans and organization leaders that have experienced first-hand the effects of […]
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