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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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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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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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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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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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In a move to address the alarming rates of veteran suicides, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) introduced a significant program in January 2023. Under the new policy, eligible veterans in acute suicidal crises can seek free emergency care at any VA or non-VA health care center. As the first year of the emergency suicide […]
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Medical Issues / Disability, News and Press, Veterans Law
Recently, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs released a new diagnostic code that will help promote the care and treatment of veterans who have experienced blast injuries to the brain. This new code is the result of a collaboration between the VA, the Department of Defense, and the Military Health system, and is the first […]
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Exposure to various toxins produced by open burn pits, contaminated water, radiation, Agent Orange, and other chemicals, has dogged the U.S. military for years. Service members have returned home and discovered they have contracted an illness that may have been caused by these toxic exposures. The PACT Act has addressed the gap between exposure and […]
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News and Press, Veterans Law
VA Congressional Offices are offices staffed by representatives who are dedicated to assisting veterans with issues related to their VA Disability Benefits and VA Healthcare. These representatives work closely with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to help veterans navigate the complex process of accessing the benefits and services they are entitled to. VA Congressional […]
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As a veteran, it’s unfortunate that one may face homelessness at some point. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) continually pushes for national homeless prevention. The VA coordinates initiatives by finding ways to further the provisions of veteran legal services. Recently, the VA found that under section 4202 of the Johnny Isakson and David P. […]
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