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News and Press
The VA offers free health care and medical treatments to former military personnel. It is a much deserved benefit that is not getting used by nearly half of the eligible men and women who have served their country. So that others can continue to enjoy the American way of life, servicemen and women of the […]
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News and Press
Kristina Derro Veterans Disability Lawyer Although our troops are already in enough danger being overseas in hostile areas, they now have a new hidden threat to their health, respiratory illness. A recent medical study has found thatUnited Statesmilitary personnel and civilian contractors deployed toIraqandAfghanistanmay be at risk for chronic lung disease, including asthma and […]
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Medical Issues / Disability
James G. Fausone Veterans Disability Lawyer Dr. Michael Paletta, the chief medical director of Hospice of Michigan and a retired Air Force medical officer, knows there are other ways a doctor can impact a life than simply with medicine. Earlier in the month, Dr. Paletta was called to the house of an elderly man who […]
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When deployed, soldiers use their extensive training to survive in combat zones. Much of that training becomes second nature, making it difficult to return to civilian life, especially when driving. A recent study conducted by USAA revealed a 13% increase in at-fault accidents among U.S. troops, compared to their driving record prior to being deployed. […]
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Claims Processing
Kristina L. Derro Veterans Disability Lawyer The returning veterans from the recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are looking to be the most medically and mentally troubled generation of troops in the nation’s history. Of the 1.6 million returning troops, over 45% of them are seeking compensation for injuries sustained while in active duty; over […]
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Claims Processing, Medical Issues / Disability
Jim Fausone Veteran Disability Lawyer With the dust still settling from the shocking numbers of the VA backlog, a review of California’s three regional VA offices sheds light on a new issue; the alarmingly high error rate. The Oakland, San Diego, and Los Angeles VARO’s were recently reviewed for their efficiency, accountability, and accuracy when […]
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Employment, News and Press
On June 26 -29, 2012, The Department of Veterans Affairs is excited to host the National Veteran Small Business Conference and Expo. As the largest nationwide conference of its kind, this event focuses on helping Veteran-owned businesses maximize opportunities in the federal marketplace. Join nearly 6,000 participants in Detroit for the opportunity to: Connect with […]
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Medical Issues / Disability, Mental Health, PTSD
Brig. General Carol Ann Fausone (Ret) In the coming years, veterans suffering from PTSD, TBI, and other unseen war wounds can expect 3 million more helping hands in their fight towards normalcy. White House Officials announced in early April that a coalition of nursing schools and medical organizations will begin to train their nurses on […]
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Medical Issues / Disability
Brig. General Carol Ann Fausone (ret) Veteran Advocate Almost half of the troops that have separated from the service do not enroll in VA. Approximately 742,000 separated OEF/OIF/OND Veterans have obtained VA health care since 2002. That’s 53% of total separated former Active Duty and Reserve/National Guard OEF/OIF/OND Veterans. VA provides five years of cost-free […]
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Claims Processing, Medical Issues / Disability, News and Press, Veterans Law
Jim Fausone Veteran Disability Lawyer For those seeking justice through the Veterans Affairs Department, patience might need to be a bit more than just a virtue. In a statement last week the VA announced it’s facing a backlog of 897,566 disability claims, with more than 65% pending for more than 125 days. Since 2008, the […]
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