News: PFAS Found in Drinking Water at Hundreds of Bases!
A report released on December 15th, 2022, found that approximately 600,000 U.S. troops may have been exposed to toxic “forever chemicals” at military bases across the country. The report reveals that the toxic chemicals, known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), have contaminated the drinking water at numerous military bases, including some in North […]
News: Attorneys, Advocates Speak at First Camp Lejeune Hearing!
On April 6th, both attorneys and advocates spoke at the first status court hearing for a lawsuit involving the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. Lawsuits have been filed by a group of former and current residents of Camp Lejeune who were exposed to chemicals such as: trichloroethylene (TCE), tetrachloroethylene (PCE), and benzene, which were sadly […]
New Proposal: Largest Active Duty Pay Raise in Decades!
The White House has proposed the largest military pay raise in decades, which would significantly increase the salaries of active-duty service members. The proposed pay raise, which is the largest in decades, is aimed at improving the financial stability of military personnel and their families. It is a much-needed boost to the morale of the […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Survivors Benefits!
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides a range of benefits to the survivors of Veterans who have passed away or become disabled as a result of their service. These benefits are designed to support the families of those who have served our country and provide them with financial and other forms of assistance. Here […]
News: VA Pays $201M to Blue Water Veterans!
For many years, Veterans who served during the Vietnam War have been advocating for the recognition of the detrimental effects of exposure to toxic substances such as Agent Orange. While some progress has been made in granting benefits to Veterans who served on the ground or on inland waterways, those who served in the open […]
The Ongoing Battle for Burn Pit Benefits!
For many Veterans who proudly served in Iraq and Afghanistan, the exposure to toxic smoke from burn pits was an unfortunate and unavoidable aspect of their service. However, long-term effects of that exposure are now becoming known, and many Veterans are seeking assistance from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the medical problems they […]
Navigating Tax Season: A Guide for Veterans to Maximize Benefits!
As tax season approaches, many Veterans find themselves overwhelmed and unsure of what benefits they are eligible for. With so many different rules and regulations, it can be difficult to determine what deductions and credits are available to those who have served in the military. However, it is important for Veterans to understand their tax […]
Nephron Recall: What Veterans Need to Know!
According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans are now being advised to stop using drugs that were produced by the South Carolina-based company Nephron Pharmaceuticals. All VA facilities were notified about the recall on December 6th, 2022, and notifications were sent out to Veterans taking Nephron products – overall, 39,672 patients were affected by […]
VA Mass Hiring Employees to Help with PACT Act Claims!
The Department of Veterans Affairs is expected to continue growing their benefits division’s workforce through the end of the fiscal year, to tackle an influx of claims growing since the summer. As of January 1st, 2023, the VA began processing all claims submitted under the PACT Act, which worked to enable a historic expansion of […]
News: Major Raises on the Way for Military Members, Retirees, and Veterans!
Major pay raises will be coming into effect in 2023 for both active-duty military members and Veterans. The largest military pay raise in decades is on the way as part of the annual defense authorization bill which was approved by Congress this month. Under the plan, active-duty troops and drilling Guard and reserve members will […]