Legal Help for Veterans blog.
GI Bill, News and Press
Roughly one year ago, two media outlets broke the news that a handful of veterans were being denied their right to share college benefits with their children after serving additional years in the military. Despite this new breaking last year, some veterans and their dependents say they are still being denied college benefits the Post […]
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News and Press, Veterans Law
President-elect Joe Biden is expected to nominate longtime Obama aide Denis McDonough for Secretary of Veterans Affairs. During the Obama Administration, McDonough served as the President’s chief of staff from 2013 until 2017. An interesting choice, considering the Secretary of VA position traditionally goes to a veteran. McDonough has not been widely discussed as […]
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News and Press
Many veterans return home from military service with health issues that necessitate a daily caregiver to help them do certain tasks. Often this caregiver is a spouse or other close family member, helping to make their loved one’s life after injury or illness better and recovery easier. Little was known about the personal impact this […]
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Mental Health, News and Press
Since the beginning of the March 2020 shutdowns to help slow the spread of COVID-19, many have worried about the unintended side effects on people’s mental health. Veterans especially could be vulnerable to the isolation that comes along with quarantine. This could have played a role in at least three recent veteran suicides. All three […]
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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 […]
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News and Press, Uncategorized
One day a year, we show our gratitude to the heroes that protect our democracy year-round. While 24 hours is simply not enough time, we have gathered 4 ways you can show your appreciation for our nation’s heroes this Veterans Day or all year long! Donate to a VSO For those that don’t already know, […]
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News and Press, Uncategorized
An Army Identification tag was lost by an American soldier that was wounded by a grenade blast in Vietnam. On Wednesday, the ID tags were returned to his widow after it was discovered by an American traveling in Russia. Governor Doug Burgum, of North Dakota, presented the dog tags to Ruth Hepper, of Bismarck, N.D. […]
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News and Press
The Department of Veterans Affairs started investing in 3D printing technology years ago. Since then, they have discovered many innovative ways to incorporate 3D printing into everyday care at VA facilities. As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds, they can use it to meet new, unforeseen challenges. Because the VA was an early adopter of 3D printing, […]
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News and Press
The COVID-19 pandemic has created more than just a public health crisis in the United States. As unemployment numbers rise, many Americans are now facing dire financial situations. Veterans in Crisis, a veteran aid group in Northern Michigan, has been helping to fill the gaps for veterans who need support through these, particularly trying times. […]
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News and Press
A future U.S. Navy combat ship recently completed the acceptance trials in Lake Michigan; setting the stage for its commissioning in 2021. But with a storied history of high-costs and retrofitting delays, the heavily invested Littoral Combat Ship class has reached the point where retirement should be in consideration. The LCS was originally designed to […]
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