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News and Press
Unemployment continues to be one of the biggest struggles veterans face after exiting the military. Whether it’s due to emotional distress, physical injury, or financial hardship, many veterans are unable to land a job. Making matters worse, there are far too few programs that veterans can look to for help. Fortunately, one Metro Detroiter’s has […]
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News and Press, PTSD
It goes without saying that the wounds our courageous veterans return home with are not always physical. Whether officially diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or not, many veterans have difficulty coping with everyday life and personal interactions due to the psychological damage incurred on the battlefield. As illustrated in a recent Time Magazine report, […]
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Employment, News and Press
The current host of The Daily Show, Jon Stewart, has shown us that no matter your stance on any American military involvement, it is our duty as citizens to support our troops and assist in the transition from active duty to working a civilian job. Jon Stewart is notorious for being highly critical of any […]
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News and Press, Veterans Law
The federal government will disburse $1.6 million to Michigan housing authorities and VA medical centers in an effort to fight homelessness among Michigan veterans. The bulk of the funding – just under $1 million – will go to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority and the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, located in Detroit. […]
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News and Press
Anna Mae Hays is living proof that a single person can change the world. Starting as a 22 year old girl from New York, she was able to climb the ranks of the US Army to cement her place in history as the first female Brigadier General. Her exemplary military career paved the road for […]
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News and Press, Veterans Law
A simple rule change by the Department of Veterans Affairs resulted in a roughly 100 percent increase in the number of veterans eligible for the Veterans Choice Program. The Veterans Choice Program allows eligible veterans to receive health care outside the VA system. One of the criteria for eligibility is living more than 40 miles […]
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News and Press, Veterans Law
Michigan state Sen. David Knezek, D-Dearborn Heights, has introduced bipartisan legislation that is designed to protect military veterans with service dogs from discrimination. Under the four-bill package, current statutes on service dogs for the blind, hearing impaired or physically disabled would be expanded to include protections for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injuries […]
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News and Press
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced on May 13 that it will make 12 state parks available to veterans in the state during the Independence Day holiday period of July 3 through July 5 for a celebration free of fireworks. The policy, known as the Fireworks-Free Fourth of July, is the result of a […]
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Claims Processing, News and Press
The deputy assistant secretary for acquisition and logistics at the Department of Veterans Affairs stated on May 14 that the VA has been improperly spending at least $5 billion annually on medical care and supplies while not following mandated competitive bidding and written contracts. The deputy assistant secretary, Jan Frye, said that “gross mismanagement” by […]
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Employment, News and Press
Legislation to help veterans returning home receive information about employment and benefits available to them was passed by the Michigan House of Representatives on May 12 and has gone to the governor for consideration. Michigan governor Rick Snyder will look at the bill sponsored by Senator Jim Stamas, R-Midland. If approved, the legislation will assign […]
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