Veterans Law

VA awards $431 million in grants to help at-risk Veterans and their families

August 1, 2022

On Aug. 1, the Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $431 million in grants to 258 non-profit organizations across the nation to help homeless and at-risk Veterans and their families. Read more from the VA: Read More

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VA expands grant program for community organizations helping homeless Veterans

July 29, 2022

The Department of Veterans Affairs published a Final Rule (insert link) on (insert date), allowing Grant and Per Diem program grantees to receive reimbursements for costs associated with serving the minor dependents of homeless Veterans. Read more from the VA: Read More

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Retaining Families While Recruiting Soldiers 

July 27, 2022
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Legal Help for Veterans is a law firm helping veterans get the benefits they deserve. Northville, MI (Law Firm Newswire) July 27 2022 – Army Secretary C. Wormuth signed a directive that provides more improvements for soldiers to progress in their careers and have time to care for their families. This recent news seemed to…

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VA summer sports clinic for disabled Veterans returns to San Diego

July 25, 2022

Veterans will participate during the Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic, Aug. 7-12 in San Diego. Read more from the VA: Read More

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VA Secretary Denis McDonough statement on confirmation of Under Secretary for Health and other personnel updates

July 22, 2022

The Department of Veterans Affairs welcomed the news of the confirmation of Shereef Elnahal, M.D. as Under Secretary for Health. Read more from the VA: Read More

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VA stands up commission to recommend new Under Secretary for Benefits

July 19, 2022

Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough approved the establishment of a commission on July 19, to identify candidates to lead and manage the Veterans Benefits Administration in the position of Under Secretary for Benefits. Read more from the VA: Read More

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VA launches improved Access to Care website

July 19, 2022

Based on Veteran feedback and VA Secretary Denis McDonough’s commitment to ensuring timely access to care, the Department of Veterans Affairs launched an improved Access to Care website that now offers a simplified, user-friendly experience to make it easier for Veterans to make informed decisions as they plan their health care appointments. Read more from…

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New Veterans Crisis Line phone number

July 18, 2022

Effective July 16, Veterans have the option to Dial 988 then Press 1 to connect with caring, qualified responders for 24/7 crisis support. Read more from the VA: Read More

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CTE Apparent in Military Personnel Playing Contact Sports Before Service but not in Bomb Blasts

July 18, 2022
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Legal Help for Veterans is a law firm helping veterans get the benefits they deserve. Northville, MI (Law Firm Newswire) July 18 2022 – In what may be a controversial discovery, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is typically acquired from playing contact sports, such as football, and sometimes obtained from military blasts. However, a recent study…

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Veterans compete at 2022 National Veterans Golden Age Games

July 11, 2022

After two years of virtual participation at-home, approximately 500 Veterans from across the country are set to compete in the Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Veterans Golden Age Games, July 18-23, in South Dakota. Read more from the VA: Read More

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