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The United States Congress has designated March 25th of each year as National Medal of Honor Day, a day entirely dedicated to Medal of Honor recipients. While many in the military community feel strongly that this day should be one of our most revered; unfortunately, all too many Americans are not aware of its existence. […]
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All Israeli Navy veterans that were forced to swim in the heavily polluted Kishon River in northern Israel during service and have since contracted a disease will be recognized as Israeli Defense Force (IDF) disabled veterans, the Defense Ministry announced. For those affected, this will give them access to additional benefits and services, after years […]
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Last month, a chaplain in the United States Navy Reserve said he was denied a religious exemption to the COVID-19 vaccine. The chaplain faces possible dismissal from the Navy after nearly two decades of service due to his refusal. “It’s a kick in the gut for sure,” the chaplain said to Fox News Digital. “If […]
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News and Press, Veterans Law
Are you a veteran that served from 2003 to 2015 that was issued 3M dual-sided military earplugs? If so, please contact us as you may have a claim against 3M. Two Army veterans recently won a combined $110 million in the latest decision from a series of lawsuits alleging 3M sold the military faulty earplugs […]
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News and Press, Veterans Law
President Biden has signed two bills into law that address the military’s use of toxic burn pits as part of the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act. The bills – authored by Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-CA) – will expand the Burn Pits Registry and enhance training on the health effects of burn pits. For years, U.S. […]
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On Thursday, December 16, 2021, President Joe Biden will present the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest military award, to Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn C. Cashe, Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Celiz and Master Sgt. Earl Plumlee. Cashe and Celiz died as a result of the actions that led to their awards. Plumlee will receive the […]
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A new program from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) can help active-duty members, veterans and survivors get free or discounted internet, and even a $100 discount on a computer. The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is a $3.2 billion federal initiative to help lower the cost of high-speed internet for low-income Americans during the pandemic. Eligible […]
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Recently, KDVR Fox 31 news in Colorado wrote an article on Home of Heroes Author C. Douglas Sterner, titled, “Man on a mission to uncover every US Military award recipient.” You can read the following article below or by clicking here. “A Colorado man has spent the last two decades compiling a database of every […]
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Medical Issues / Disability, News and Press
Philips Respironics has voluntarily recalled certain ventilators, bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP), and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines due to potential health risks. Attorney Deanne Bonner Simpson and Brig. General Carol Ann Fausone (Ret.) join us to answer your questions on this recall notification. Q: What Philips Respironics devices are being recalled? A: All […]
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The Department of Veterans Affairs has ended its temporary pause on debt collection as of October 1, 2021. The VA debt program collects repayment of overpaid veteran benefits and outstanding co-pays for medical treatment. Debt collection was initially suspended on April 6, 2020, as part of the department’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Communication regarding […]
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