Veterans who are exposed to the contaminated water at the Marine Corps base at Camp Lejeune over a 35-year period can now apply for veterans’ disability compensation using new rules that were just recently finalized. This change in approach with these cases is expected to affect as many as 900,000 […]
In April 1975 U.S. Forces participated in Operations Eagle Pull and Frequent Wind. These operations were designed to help evacuate Saigon and Cambodia. Our client, Larry, participated in these evacuations and he experienced the fright that comes from fear of impending hostile attack. He recalls the mortar fire and the […]
Are you an employee of a service-disabled veteran-owned small business who suspects fraud against the government set-aside contract program? Whistleblower John Rubar recently won $857,000 for reporting allegations that New York-based construction company, Hayner Hoyt, fraudulently obtained a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) contract. If you have knowledge of fraud […]
As soldiers, veterans and military contractors, we pride ourselves on the services we provide to our nation. The government offers hundreds of billions of dollars each year to defense contractors and private security companies who work to keep America strong. While the VA struggles to provide services to our nation’s […]
Are you a veteran who has been diagnosed with mesothelioma or have you lost a loved one to mesothelioma? The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) recognizes that members of the U.S. Air Force, Army, Marines and Navy worked closely with asbestos between 1940s and the 1980s, putting millions at risk […]
When we were able to obtain disability benefits for my client Hermogenes Marrero after 14 years of rejected appeals, we set an important precedent. Marrero had been stationed at Vieques island in Puerto Rico, one of the highest toxicity US military sites on the planet. Although the government has abundantly […]
I wish I could say it was the first time this has ever happened. But it’s not. More times that I would like to admit we’ve received phone calls from family members of veterans who have committed suicide due to the stress and mental disorders they are experiencing. The VA’s […]
A Department of Veterans’ Affairs employee who blew the whistle on the VA’s use of unauthorized wait lists for mental healthcare in Colorado has resigned after describing his being subjected to retaliation for speaking out. The whistle-blower describes VA conduct such as assigning him to an office with no computer […]
A new study recently found a close correlation between Agent Orange exposure and high blood pressure. A study was published recently by VA researchers in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. This group of researchers found higher rates of hypertension among members of the Army Chemical Corps who handled […]
We recently won service connection for PTSD for a veteran who presented with a very complex case. The victory in this case illustrates why expert advocacy is needed in complex cases. This case involved a young veteran who joined the military at age 17 in order to escape a very […]
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