Veterans Law

VA launches Pathfinder, a virtual concierge to streamline procurement and innovation

June 7, 2022

The Department of Veterans Affairs launched Pathfinder.va.gov in early June serving as the ‘front door’ for vendors and innovators to engage with VA while providing useful resources. Read more from the VA: Read More

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VA issues correction to Notice of Funding Opportunity for Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program

June 2, 2022

The Department of Veterans Affairs issued a correction to the Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program. Read more from the VA: Read More

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TBI May Set the Stage for Further Illnesses

June 2, 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)June 02, 2022 – Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is not a stand-alone injury. It can increase the risk of chronic cardiovascular, endocrine, and neurologic comorbidities. A comorbidity is a medical condition where two disorders or diseases…

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VA publishes Interim Final Rule for Legal Services for Veterans Grant Program

May 31, 2022

As part of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ national homeless prevention efforts, VA published an Interim Final Rule which allows VA to enhance the provision of legal services for Veterans experiencing or at risk for homelessness. Read more from the VA: Read More

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VA Secretary Denis McDonough statement on PACT Act

May 27, 2022

President Biden has stated we have a sacred obligation to support Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors. As part of his first State of the Union address, he identified supporting Veterans as a key pillar of his Unity Agenda and an issue that can unite the country. The Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our…

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 Buddy or Service Dogs Help Military Members cope with PTSD   

May 26, 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) May 26, 2022 – Although it has been known for several years that service dogs help military members cope with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), there has not been any scientific evidence to back that up.…

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VA launches $20 million innovation challenge to reduce Veteran suicide

May 25, 2022

As part of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ 10-year strategy to reduce Veteran suicide, VA invites innovators across the country to participate in Mission Daybreak – a $20 million challenge designed to help VA develop new suicide prevention strategies for Veterans. Read more from the VA: Read More

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VA implements COVID-19 health protection levels enhancing Veteran, visitor and employee safety at medical facilities

May 24, 2022

– The Department of Veterans Affairs Health Administration launched three operational levels called VHA COVID-19 Health Protection Levels to provide a consistent, nationwide approach at its medical centers. Read more from the VA: Read More

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VA brings new electronic health record system to Columbus, Ohio, medical facilities

May 24, 2022

The Department of Veterans Affairs launched its new electronic health record April 30 at the VA Central Ohio Healthcare System in Columbus, Ohio, marking the third rollout in VA’s modernization effort to replace the more than 30-year-old software that tracks and stores patient information. Read more from the VA: Read More

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Statement from Secretaries Fudge, McDonough, Vilsack and Yellen on continued efforts to connect homeowners to pandemic relief

May 24, 2022

The Secretaries of Housing and Urban Development Marcia L. Fudge, Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough, Agriculture Tom Vilsack and Treasury Janet L. Yellen are calling on servicers of federally backed mortgages to make every effort to ensure no individual or family unduly experiences unnecessary hardship or foreclosure while assistance is available under the Homeowner Assistance Fund.…

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