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News and Press
Our own Paul Bohn recently joined an effort to help save a Livingston County Veteran’s home, just as he was on the verge of becoming homeless. Paul Bohn and other local attorneys donated their time to negotiate with the redeeming buyer, securing an affordable life lease for the Veteran, Ross Dahlberg, so he could live […]
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Claims Processing, Medical Issues / Disability, News and Press
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that it will begin covering out-of-pocket health care expenses for Marine dependents who fell victim to cancer and other illnesses from toxic water at Camp Lejeune, NC. The relief is long-overdue, as victims were promised coverage for their health care costs two years ago when Congress passed the […]
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News and Press
Veterans receiving disability payments scored a win last week in the House of Representatives. The house cleared legislation to increase compensation benefits for disabled veterans on Tuesday. The legislation, already passed unanimously by the Senate, now heads to President Obama’s desk for his signature. Veterans will see a boost in their payments starting on December […]
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Employment, Veterans Law
This fall, Michigan veterans looking for educational opportunities have more options than ever before. In early August, the federal government passed legislation that qualifies veterans for in-state tuition at any public university, regardless of where the veteran legally resides. Veterans can finally dispense with the complexities of Yellow Ribbon tuition programs, which promised tuition coverage […]
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Claims Processing, PTSD, Veterans Law
Veterans may not realize that they do not need new evidence in order to resubmit a previously denied claim for PTSD benefits related to military sexual trauma (MST), according to a new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO). The report also claims evidence that an overwhelming number of veterans who are aware of […]
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News and Press
The 5th Annual Veterans’ Summit will be held on Wednesday, September 10, at Laurel Manor in Livonia, MI, 8 am – 2 pm. We are co-sponsoring the event with the Canton Community Foundation. This is a fantastic FREE event for veterans and their families! You can register online at www.cantonfoundation.org, and call Beth Meade at 734-495-1200 […]
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Claims Processing, News and Press
The Department of Veterans Affairs continues its parade of poor decisions and bad ideas with their most recent slideshow shown to VA employees, which depicts veterans as Oscar the Grouch, the character from Sesame Street. Perhaps the VA needs to bring in Oscar the Grouch’s Sesame Street neighbor, Count von Count, to give themselves a […]
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News and Press
The ALS “Ice Bucket Challenge” has become the internet sensation this summer. Your Facebook account probably has received dozens of these videos and challenges designed to raise money for ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease. You may have seen former President George W. Bush participate in the challenge which made broadcast news. The DOD has now […]
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Mental Health, News and Press, PTSD, Veterans Law
The American Journal of Public Health reports that more veterans are now seeking treatment for mental health issues. According to the July 2014 report, veteran use of mental health services has increased by 94 percent over the last decade. Unfortunately, treatment does not ensure that veterans are feeling any better. A new study, commissioned by […]
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News and Press
By now most veterans and their families have seen the headlines on the VA health care scandal, secret waitlists, and the like. In light of this scandal, Congress has been working with uncharacteristic haste to provide a solution and help veterans get proper care. The key points in the new package include a $15 billion […]
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