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Legal Help for Veterans, PLLC Attorney James Fausone Applauds VA Policy Change Expanding GI Bill Benefits

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Detroit, Michigan – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a major expansion of GI Bill benefits following a 2024 Supreme Court decision. Eligible veterans can now receive up to 12 additional months of education benefits. This policy shift removes previous limitations on those who served multiple periods of military service, granting some Veterans … Continue reading Legal Help for Veterans, PLLC Attorney James Fausone Applauds VA Policy Change Expanding GI Bill Benefits →

Attorney Jason Hatfield Wins Permanent and Total Disability Benefits for Injured Employee

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Springdale, Arkansas – The accident occurred in June 2021. As a result of the crash, the officer suffered serious injuries to his legs, arms, face, and stomach. He spent several days in a coma, underwent multiple surgeries, including skin grafts, and was hospitalized for several months. After being released from the hospital, the officer spent … Continue reading Attorney Jason Hatfield Wins Permanent and Total Disability Benefits for Injured Employee →

Legal Help for Veterans, PLLC Attorney James Fausone Applauds VA Policy Change Expanding GI Bill Benefits

News & Updates, , , , , , , , , , , , Alberta Lozada

Detroit, Michigan – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a major expansion of GI Bill benefits following a 2024 Supreme Court decision. Eligible veterans can now receive up to 12 additional months of education benefits. This policy shift removes previous limitations on those who served multiple periods of military service, granting some Veterans … Continue reading Legal Help for Veterans, PLLC Attorney James Fausone Applauds VA Policy Change Expanding GI Bill Benefits →

VA and NIH Study on Gulf War Illness May Lead to Potential Treatments and Benefits for Veterans According to Tampa Veterans Lawyer David W. Magann

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Tampa, Florida – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) have launched a study to understand better the chronic symptoms of Gulf War Illness/Syndrome. The study addresses the gap in treatments for those suffering from Gulf War Illness. Gulf War veterans who meet the criteria for Gulf War Illness may … Continue reading VA and NIH Study on Gulf War Illness May Lead to Potential Treatments and Benefits for Veterans According to Tampa Veterans Lawyer David W. Magann →

Veterans Benefits Lawyer, David W. Magann Says New Benefits Will be Helpful to Veterans in Suicidal Crisis

News & Updates, , , , , , , , Courtney Buxton

Tampa, Florida – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (the VA) announced earlier this year that Veterans in suicidal crisis can receive free emergency healthcare services at any healthcare facility. This healthcare expansion aims to prevent veteran suicide by ensuring no-cost care to veterans during times of crisis. In addition, the development will help veterans … Continue reading Veterans Benefits Lawyer, David W. Magann Says New Benefits Will be Helpful to Veterans in Suicidal Crisis →

Whooping cough vaccination during pregnancy benefits US infants

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A CDC study published today provides further evidence that Tdap vaccination during pregnancy helps protect newborns from whooping cough during their first two months of life, when they are most vulnerable to the disease.

Supreme Court Considers Case on Retroactive Veterans Disability Benefits

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Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) November 29, 2022 – The Supreme Court is considering whether to give veterans who missed their deadlines for filing disability claims more time to collect retroactive benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Justices heard arguments on October 4 in the case of a Navy veteran who is seeking … Continue reading Supreme Court Considers Case on Retroactive Veterans Disability Benefits →

VA Releases Equity Action Plan Addressing Veterans’ Benefits

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Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) November 08, 2022 – The Department of Veterans Affairs recently released its Equity Action Plan (“EAP”). In a press release, the VA explains that the EAP comes in response to the growing internal and external barriers many service members have faced when securing benefits, services, and health care. These changes … Continue reading VA Releases Equity Action Plan Addressing Veterans’ Benefits →

VA Opens Door for Service Members to Obtain Benefits For Exposure to Agent Orange

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Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) October 31, 2022 – Agent Orange is one of the most well-known toxic herbicides used during the Vietnam War to clear dense foliage and destroy enemy food sources. These herbicides contained dioxins later linked to various illnesses and conditions such as congenital disabilities, cancer, and diabetes. In response to these … Continue reading VA Opens Door for Service Members to Obtain Benefits For Exposure to Agent Orange →

Veteran Finally Receives PTSD Disability Benefits 40 Years After Applying

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Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) October 21, 2022 – Recently, a Marine veteran obtained the benefits he was entitled to after a 40-year battle with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). As a result of the character of discharge determination, the veteran is to receive $282,000 in retroactive disability pay and receives $3,000 per month … Continue reading Veteran Finally Receives PTSD Disability Benefits 40 Years After Applying →