Claims Processing, Medical Issues / Disability, Mental Health, PTSD, Uncategorized, Veterans Law
As part of new legislation recently signed into law, the Department of Veterans Affairs will have to provide basic legal advice to veterans who file medical malpractice claims and provide information on local staffing issues. To read more on this topic, click here. The new legislation, called the Brian Tally VA Employment Transparency Act, was […]
Claims Processing, Medical Issues / Disability, Mental Health, News and Press, Uncategorized, Veterans Law
In this 4 Minutes With LHFV: 1/12/21, we are discussing the need for a medical nexus to be granted disability compensation from VA, there will be new presumptive conditions that will be recognized by Veterans Affairs for disability compensation, a Veterans Radio Podcast on Trump’s Legacy at VA with Rory Riley Topping, and Jared C. […]
Medical Issues / Disability, Mental Health, News and Press, Uncategorized, Veterans Law
In the above video and below article, we are bringing you some recent news, topics of discussion, and interesting story’s you may want to look at. News topics include: VA COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines, Secretary of VA News, Veterans Radio Podcasts, and Frank Fenno’s Heroic Story. Veterans Affairs COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines In recent news, two COVID-19 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Claims Processing, Medical Issues / Disability, Uncategorized, Veterans Law
While everyone races to pick their pumpkins and munch on apple cider donuts, Legal Help For Veterans is celebrating National Audiology Awareness Month! The American Academy of Audiology utilizes the month of October to help promote and increase public awareness of audiology as well as the importance of hearing protection. We think this awareness is […]
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. […]
A familiar face is back on Capitol Hill fighting for Veterans Benefits. Jon Stewart, former host of “The Daily Show” and notable Veterans advocate; is back in Washington leading a renewed fight for Burn Pit Victim Benefits. At a press conference on Tuesday, Stewart was joined by numerous families of deceased and dying veterans […]
News and Press, Uncategorized, Veterans Law
Editor’s Note (9/22/2020): U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill authorizing the President to posthumously award the Medal of Honor to U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Alwyn Cashe. Editor’s Note (12/16/2021): President Joe Biden will present the Medals of Honor, the nation’s highest military award, to Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe, Sgt. 1st Class […]
Social media is like a personal diary, holding the privacies of daily life that people may believe is private information. In reality, this personal information is readily available for public consumption. Employers engage in this surveillance practice all the time, so it is only logical that the VA, Social Security Administration, or other entities would […]