Legal Help for Veterans blog.
GI Bill, News and Press
Roughly one year ago, two media outlets broke the news that a handful of veterans were being denied their right to share college benefits with their children after serving additional years in the military. Despite this new breaking last year, some veterans and their dependents say they are still being denied college benefits the Post […]
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News and Press, Veterans Law
President-elect Joe Biden is expected to nominate longtime Obama aide Denis McDonough for Secretary of Veterans Affairs. During the Obama Administration, McDonough served as the President’s chief of staff from 2013 until 2017. An interesting choice, considering the Secretary of VA position traditionally goes to a veteran. McDonough has not been widely discussed as […]
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News and Press
Many veterans return home from military service with health issues that necessitate a daily caregiver to help them do certain tasks. Often this caregiver is a spouse or other close family member, helping to make their loved one’s life after injury or illness better and recovery easier. Little was known about the personal impact this […]
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Mental Health, News and Press
Since the beginning of the March 2020 shutdowns to help slow the spread of COVID-19, many have worried about the unintended side effects on people’s mental health. Veterans especially could be vulnerable to the isolation that comes along with quarantine. This could have played a role in at least three recent veteran suicides. All three […]
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Medical Issues / Disability, News and Press, Uncategorized
Healthy sleep habits – also referred to as having good sleep hygiene – can make a big difference in your quality of life. Despite its importance, studies suggest roughly 76-89% of veterans are sleep deprived. Recognizing this, Legal Help For Veterans has gathered a list of 7 Healthy Sleep Tips for Veterans to help you […]
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Claims Processing
Evidence is a critical part of a VA disability claim. Without it, there will be no way to establish a connection between service and the disability and benefits will not be awarded. The VA will review all submitted evidence before deciding on the claim, so it is important to gather the necessary information and supporting […]
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News and Press, Uncategorized
One day a year, we show our gratitude to the heroes that protect our democracy year-round. While 24 hours is simply not enough time, we have gathered 4 ways you can show your appreciation for our nation’s heroes this Veterans Day or all year long! Donate to a VSO For those that don’t already know, […]
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Mental Health
Suicidal ideation means thinking about or planning for committing suicide. Because suicide, depression and other mental health issues are so pervasive among veterans, the VA includes suicidal ideation as a symptom that may affect a disability rating for conditions like major depressive disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia and more. It can be classified as either […]
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Claims Processing, Medical Issues / Disability, Uncategorized, Veterans Law
While everyone races to pick their pumpkins and munch on apple cider donuts, Legal Help For Veterans is celebrating National Audiology Awareness Month! The American Academy of Audiology utilizes the month of October to help promote and increase public awareness of audiology as well as the importance of hearing protection. We think this awareness is […]
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News and Press, Uncategorized
An Army Identification tag was lost by an American soldier that was wounded by a grenade blast in Vietnam. On Wednesday, the ID tags were returned to his widow after it was discovered by an American traveling in Russia. Governor Doug Burgum, of North Dakota, presented the dog tags to Ruth Hepper, of Bismarck, N.D. […]
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