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Last month, a very important bill was introduced that aims to research a possible link between aviation veterans and increased cancer rates. Aviator Cancer Examination Study Act The bill was introduced by U.S. Representative August Pfleuger from Texas and is being called the Aviator Cancer Examination Study Act or “ACES Act.” If passed, it would […]
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On March 1, 2022, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced its intention of adding rare respiratory cancers to the presumptive service connection list due to particulate matter exposure from burn pits for veterans who served in the Southwest Asia Theater of Operations. Respiratory Cancers Associated with Burn Pit Exposure The nine respiratory cancers included in […]
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After many years of debate, Congress is finally on track to change how the military handles its sexual assault cases. By taking some authority out of the hands of commanders and chain-of-command to independent prosecutors. After a growing number of sexual misconduct cases in the ranks and growing support from President Biden and senior pentagon […]
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On January 26, President Biden signed an Executive Order making sexual harassment an offense under the Uniform Code of Military Justice Act. This comes just a few weeks after lawmakers voted to approve sweeping changes to how sexual misconduct crimes are prosecuted in the military. According to the White House, the order will strengthen our […]
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Lawmakers have recently passed a pair of bills that aim to address the military’s use of toxic burn pits. This new burn pit legislation included 2 bills that were signed into law on December 28, 2021, as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for 2022. New Burn Pit Legislation The bills are: H.R. 4397 […]
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The U.S. military has had quite the representation in the modern-Olympic games. With the start of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics just days away, we wanted to spotlight the incredible accomplishments some of our military service members have had on Team USA. Military and the Olympics Team USA has featured many members of the armed […]
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Veterans who served in the Korean War may be eligible for the Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal. The commemorative medal is an expression of appreciation from the Korean government to United States servicemen and women who served in that conflict. The Ambassador for Peace medal was first presented to veterans as a special memento for […]
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Our office receives many inquiries from veterans who want to know how to get a Purple Heart after discharge. We have compiled the following information to assist you in obtaining a Purple Heart. Purple Heart Background The Purple Heart is awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces who were (i) wounded, killed, or […]
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On August 2nd, the VA began processing disability claims for asthma, rhinitis, and sinusitis due to presumed burn pit exposure during military service. This applies to veterans who served in Southwest Asia and certain other areas. To qualify, your conditions must have started within 10 years of your separation from active duty. Asthma is a […]
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Welcome back to another installment of 4 Minutes With LHFV. Veterans Attorney Jim Fausone has brought 4 fresh topics to discuss this week. We will be discussing Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemptions; VA Telehealth Appointments; a Veterans Radio Podcast featuring retired Navy Chaplain Capt. John Kaul; and Medal of Honor recipient Dwight Williams. Disabled Veteran […]
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