News: ‘Tens of Thousands’ of Veterans Now Eligible to Enroll!
As of Saturday, October 1st, 2022, tens of thousands of Veterans are now eligible for health care under a new law that was passed in August of this year, expanding benefits for former service members sickened by various environmental exposures. According to VA officials, “tens of thousands” of Veterans can actively enroll in VA health […]
News: VA Makes Strides to Reach Out to Veterans!
The United States House has approved a bill in conjunction with Congressman David Joyce that would ensure the Department of Veterans Affairs reaches out to Veterans during their first year out of the military to connect with them regarding any services or benefits they may need. The Solid Start Act makes a trial program offered […]
News: VA Mishandled Cases, Widespread Delays and Denials!
It has come to light that the majority of claims processors at the Department of Veterans Affairs have failed to follow procedures on disability claims that involved requesting medical opinions or disability exams; leading to delays and denials for Veterans across the United States. Earlier this month, the VA’s top watchdog said that 68% of […]
Record COLA Increase Coming for Veterans, Retirees!
Many military retirees and Veterans who are receiving disability pay from the Department of Veterans Affairs are likely to see record monthly check increases for the second year in a row, thanks in part to the running pace of inflation, according to many new estimates. The annual VA disability pay, and military retirement cost-of-living pay […]
Agent Orange: The History, Usage, and Effects!
It’s no secret that the Vietnam War was embroiled in numerous controversies, but one that continues to be a topic of discussion is the use of Agent Orange. The United States military attacked 12,000 mi2 of the Vietnamese jungles with Agent Orange in a 10-year period, to destroy forestation that provided Viet-Cong guerillas with cover, […]
Press Release for Marcari, Russotto, Spencer & Balaban Law Firm
Veterans Disability Law Firm One of the First in the Country to File Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuit: The Law Firms of Parker Waichman and Marcari, Russotto, Spencer & Balaban were one of the first in the country to file a Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuit in the Eastern District of North Carolina, just moments […]
Camp Lejeune Update: PACT Act Passes, Help for Veterans Incoming!
On Tuesday evening, the United States Senate voted for the second time to finally pass long-sought bipartisan legislation that would actively expand health care benefits for millions of Veterans who were exposed to toxic burn pits during their military service. The passing of this bill marks the emphatic ending to a considerably lengthy fight to […]
Esophageal Cancer, GERD, and Veterans: Here’s Everything That We Know!
The American Cancer Society’s estimates for esophageal cancer in United States found that there are roughly 20,600 new cases each year, with over 16,000 of those being attributed to men. One common risk factor for esophageal cancer is gastroesophageal reflux disease, known more commonly as GERD. While GERD itself is not typically a cause of […]
PACT Act: New Hope For Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits!
Last Thursday, the United States Senate passed historic legislation that would work to expand the eligibility for both health care and benefits to Veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxins. The bill, which is called the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022, or PACT Act, […]
Camp Lejeune Contamination: Important Information for Veterans!
Last month, the United States House of Representatives passed a bill that would bring to light a change to the general rule that the United States government is not liable for injuries to service members. The Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 will allow service members and military families to seek financial compensation for the […]
