Feb

16

Asbestos Exposure and VA Disability Claims

Asbestos is a known carcinogen, and its use has been widely discouraged since the 1970s, when it became clear that asbestos exposure was linked to several serious lung diseases and cancer. However, some veterans handled asbestos or were exposed to it while serving in the military. If you were exposed to asbestos during your time […]

Jan

21

New Instructions for Sailors to Get Better Sleep

Medical Issues / Disability, Mental Health, News and Press, PTSD, Veterans Law

The U.S. Navy surface forces are receiving new instructions, aimed at ensuring sailors are getting consistent sleep while out at sea. The Comprehensive Endurance, Fatigue Management Program further expands on similar instructions released in 2017, a result of an investigation discovering sailor fatigue played a role in the fatal collisions of warships Fitzgerald and John […]

Jan

19

Attending C&P Exams, VA Copay Deferral, James Barber Interview, Douglas Munro

Claims Processing, Employment, Medical Issues / Disability, Mental Health, News and Press, PTSD

In this week’s installment of 4 Minutes with LHFV: 1/19/2021, Veterans Attorney Jim Fausone is discussing: C&P Exam Third-Party Contractors, VA’s Reversal of Copay Deferral, Veterans Radio Podcast on Gaming in the Military with James Barber, and Douglas Munro’s heroic story courtesy of Home of Heroes. Attending C&P Exams In our previous installments of 4 […]

Jan

14

Veterans Get New Medical Malpractice Protections

Claims Processing, Medical Issues / Disability, Mental Health, PTSD, Uncategorized, Veterans Law

As part of new legislation recently signed into law, the Department of Veterans Affairs will have to provide basic legal advice to veterans who file medical malpractice claims and provide information on local staffing issues. To read more on this topic, click here. The new legislation, called the Brian Tally VA Employment Transparency Act, was […]

Jan

12

Medical Nexus, New Presumptive Conditions, Trump Legacy at VA, Jared C. Monti

Claims Processing, Medical Issues / Disability, Mental Health, News and Press, Uncategorized, Veterans Law

In this 4 Minutes With LHFV: 1/12/21, we are discussing the need for a medical nexus to be granted disability compensation from VA, there will be new presumptive conditions that will be recognized by Veterans Affairs for disability compensation, a Veterans Radio Podcast on Trump’s Legacy at VA with Rory Riley Topping, and Jared C. […]

Jan

05

C&P Exams, New Year’s Health Goals, USCG Cutter Jarvis, and Arthur W. Wermuth

Medical Issues / Disability, Mental Health, News and Press, Veterans Law

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from your Veterans Attorneys at Legal Help For Veterans, PLLC! Our team is very excited for a new year and a new opportunity to help our nation’s veterans service-connect their disabilities or injuries related to service with the Department of Veterans Affairs. In this week’s episode of 4 Minutes […]

Dec

29

VA Disability Claims, 2021 COLA Rates, Sleep Deprivation, and a Heroes Story

Claims Processing, Medical Issues / Disability, News and Press, Veterans Law

Happy Holidays from your friends at Legal Help For Veterans, PLLC! Veterans Attorney Jim Fausone is taking a moment to discuss some relevant topics to keep in mind this week. We will discuss tips for beginning the process of filing a VA Disability claim; the recently released 2021 COLA Rates; a Veterans Radio Podcast episode […]

Dec

22

COVID-19 Vaccine, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Radio Podcasts, and Frank Fenno’s Story

Medical Issues / Disability, Mental Health, News and Press, Uncategorized, Veterans Law

In the above video and below article, we are bringing you some recent news, topics of discussion, and interesting story’s you may want to look at. News topics include: VA COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines, Secretary of VA News, Veterans Radio Podcasts, and Frank Fenno’s Heroic Story. Veterans Affairs COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines In recent news, two COVID-19 […]

Dec

15

VA Ratings and Fibromyalgia

Medical Issues / Disability

Fibromyalgia is a painful condition that affects roughly four million Americans. Its hallmark symptom is widespread pain and tenderness throughout the body in the muscles, tendons, and soft tissues. Much remains unknown about the condition, but it is debilitating for those who suffer from it. In addition to the general pain in soft tissues, fibromyalgia […]

Nov

19

7 Healthy Sleep Tips for Veterans

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 […]