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News and Press, PTSD
By Jim Fausone Veterans Disability Attorney The number of troops that return with PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), can range as high as 30% of the force in combat. Some veterans suffer mild PTSD and with counseling and support can get past it. Many others are debilitated by the effects of war and post-traumatic stress. A Chicago based […]
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Today is double your donation day at Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan. Gleaners serve millions of hungry and homeless people in Southeastern Michigan and have been doing so for over thirty years. Ninety-six cents of every dollar you donate goes directly to food purchase. As you may be aware, nearly 1in 5 of […]
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Employment, News and Press
by Kristina Derro Veteran Disability Lawyer With unemployment rates for veterans well-above the national average of 9 percent, President Obama announced three more executive actions to help veterans to find work. This piggybacks on two tax credits that are part of the President’s proposed jobs bill. The Returning Heroes Tax Credit provides firms that hire […]
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by Chandra Briggs This November 11th reminds us to give thanks to the brave soldiers that have fought to keep America the land of the free. Companies across the United States are showing their appreciation by offering freebies to Veterans. Keep in mind, you’ll have to bring along proof of military service such as a […]
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by Jim Fausone Veterans Disability Lawyer We hear from over 400 veterans a month seeking our help; not knowing where to turn. Often it is on disability matters that we can help with – such as obtaining VA disability benefits. Some of the email requests are simply matters we do not work on – such […]
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Every year the City of Wayne through its “Friends Project” helps a low income resident by providing necessary home repairs and maintenance. This project is successful through the generous donations from local businesses and community volunteers. Approximately 70 volunteers assisted in providing a fresh coat of paint on the exterior of the home and shed, […]
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by Jim Fausone Veterans Disability Lawyer Last week, Legal Help for Veterans, PLLC hosted the 2nd Annual Veterans’ Summit with the Canton Community Foundation. It takes months of preparation to pull off this Southeast Michigan event that had over 250 participants; 17 speakers; 15 participating organizations; 20 sponsors and served 3 meals. It was a team effort by Chandra, Attorney Kristina Derro, the […]
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Medical Issues / Disability, News and Press
by Jim Fausone Veterans Disability Lawyer VA has initiated a new program to help veterans with TBI. DOD has proven that cognitive rehab helps servicemen with TBI. VA is now conducting a pilot program pushing that rehab out to recent veterans using the private sector. The program helps veterans with moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries who need long-term residential care […]
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by Kristina Derro Veteran Disability Lawyer Legal Help for Veterans, PLLC is sponsoring a free event in September that is organized by the Canton Community Foundation with funding provided by the Holbrook Charitable Trust. It will be an opportunity for veterans, their friends, and their family members to get together to learn about all the […]
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by Kristina Derro Veteran Disability Lawyer For those individuals who think that only the VA system is backlogged, recent findings indicate that Social Security’s disability program is almost as bad. This is extremely disheartening, since most individuals who qualify for VA service-connected benefits will also qualify for Social Security disability benefits. And, in fact, most […]
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