Legal Help for Veterans blog.
Medical Issues / Disability, Veterans Law
One concern we hear from many veterans is “Can my VA benefits be garnished?” At Legal Help For Veterans, PLLC, we want to clear the air and provide you with all the information you need. What is Garnishment? According to the Department of Labor, garnishment is a legal procedure in which a person’s earnings are […]
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Claims Processing, Veterans Law
Thank you for choosing Legal Help For Veterans, PLLC as your VA disability claim representative. This article will provide an overview of the VA process and our office’s communication, to ensure a smooth and efficient process. Below you can find answers to frequently asked questions regarding the claims process. Office Communication Intake Process During your […]
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News and Press
Michigan Veterans benefits lawyer Jim Fausone commends the recent announcement by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to expand healthcare eligibility to millions of veterans. This groundbreaking decision, announced in early 2024, extends access to VA health care to veterans who served in various conflicts, including the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, Iraq, Afghanistan, […]
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Mental Health, PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a complex mental health issue that can affect anyone, but it is especially prominent among military personnel. Approximately 7% of veterans experience PTSD at some point in their lives and many feel alone and powerless. They can also feel distant from loved ones and experience negative emotions that do not […]
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News and Press
According to an investigation by Military.com, the House of Prayer, with locations in Washington State, Georgia, North Carolina, and Texas, has been scamming veterans for nearly 20 years. The church allegedly received millions from veteran’s paychecks, their GI Bill, their Veterans Affairs home loans, and disability pay. The money was used to finance lavish lifestyles. A […]
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News and Press
Joining the military is a big step in a person’s life. What is going to happen? Where would they be posted? What would they be trained to perform? Where and when would they be deployed? Part of that learning curve while starting a new life in a new place is understanding how military pay works. […]
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News and Press
It started as an idea to reduce Veteran suicides. It became “Mission Daybreak” with $20 million to various organizations developing innovative ways to reduce the number of suicides among Veterans. For further information about this program, visit HERE. Once the challenge was created and announced, over 1,300 submissions were received from universities, community-based organizations, Veteran […]
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News and Press
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced its partnership with the Global Liver Institute (GLI) to address the healthcare of Veterans suffering from liver diseases. Unfortunately, Veterans are at higher risk for substance use disorders involving drugs and alcohol. These disorders and conditions often lead to liver disease. Thus, the collaboration between the VA and GLI […]
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