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Employment, News and Press, Veterans Law
What a great Veterans Summit! This year’s presentations obviously were a little bit different than years prior. But we want to take the opportunity to thank each and every one of you that took the time to join our Webinar! It’s not easy taking time out of your day for a webinar, but we hope […]
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News and Press, Uncategorized, Veterans Law
Editor’s Note (9/22/2020): U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill authorizing the President to posthumously award the Medal of Honor to U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Alwyn Cashe. Editor’s Note (12/16/2021): President Joe Biden will present the Medals of Honor, the nation’s highest military award, to Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe, Sgt. 1st Class […]
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News and Press
Doulas are trained professionals who provide support services to a woman during labor, delivery and in the postpartum period. They do not give actual medical care, but rather emotional and physical support. For example, a doula might help a laboring mother get into positions that help relieve pain or encourage her during particularly difficult moments […]
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Medical Issues / Disability, Mental Health, News and Press, PTSD, Veterans Law
With recent budget-cuts directed to the U.S. Postal Service. The Department of Veterans Affairs has been forced to work with alternative shipping providers for Veterans requiring prescriptions to be shipped to them. The alternatives VA is currently engaging with are private shipping mega-giants, FedEx and UPS. If you would like to read more on the […]
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News and Press, Veterans Law
This year has no doubt given us a lot to joke about, but we never thought it would get to this point. After years of jokes and memes, being labeled a branch whose personnel have a certain taste for a waxy children’s writing utensil. Marines past and present can rejoice, edible crayons are here – […]
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Claims Processing, Medical Issues / Disability, News and Press, Veterans Law
A group of very big names are joining forces this Friday evening to have an open discussion on toxic exposure among veterans and the necessary reforms to get those vets treatment, care, and access to disability resources. The Military Toxic Exposure Conference will feature veterans and organization leaders that have experienced first-hand the effects of […]
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News and Press
Arlington National Cemetery is the final resting place of fallen soldiers and veterans from every conflict in American history. Officials have long worried about diminishing space in the cemetery, which could be completely full within the next 20 years if no action is taken. However, officials have taken steps toward acquiring land that would facilitate […]
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News and Press
Sleep apnea is a frequently overlooked potential service-related condition recognized by the VA. Sleep apnea causes the sufferer’s breathing to be interrupted while they sleep, and it can be serious. Besides loud snoring, the sufferer may also experience headaches, daytime sleepiness and difficulty concentrating. There are three types of sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea is […]
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Mental Health, News and Press, PTSD
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced the release of the President’s Roadmap to Empower Veterans and End a National Tragedy of Suicide (PREVENTS). PREVENTS is a nationwide plan to raise awareness about mental health, connect veterans and all Americans at risk of suicide to federal and local sources, and facilitate focused and coordinated research […]
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News and Press
A Vietnam veteran fighting for his life in the intensive care unit of a VA hospital in Oklahoma has fully recovered from COVID-19 after participating in an experimental convalescent plasma therapy study sanctioned by the Mayo Clinic. Jim Warehime is a Marine veteran who spent 24 years in the service and served a tour in […]
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