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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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Mental Health, PTSD
The Buddy to Buddy Veteran Mentorship Program uses trained veteran volunteers to provide support and connection to resources. This is a free program open to all Michigan service members and veterans, regardless of time served or discharge status. Buddy-to-Buddy comprises of two tiers. Tier 1 (Buddy 1s) are in-unit Guards trained and overseen by the […]
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News and Press
In today’s world drones have become common use. Children enjoy them as toys, while the military enjoys them for surveillance. Drones are remote-controlled, but they can also be flown autonomously using software-controlled flight plans embedded in their systems. Recently, flying objects have become a threat to the U.S. military. In 2023, a Chinese spy ballon […]
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News and Press
Legal Help for Veterans, a nationwide law firm dedicated exclusively to assisting veterans with disability benefits claims and appeals, is closely monitoring significant changes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced for 2025. These updates could significantly affect veterans receiving benefits or filing for compensation shortly. According to the VA’s official news release, several […]
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News and Press
Veterans who served at the Karshi-Khanabad (K2) base in Uzbekistan after September 11, 2001, are now eligible for expanded access to VA benefits. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced new steps to ensure these Veterans—and their survivors—receive the care and compensation they deserve. These changes aim to lower the burden of proof for […]
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