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VA launches new Veteran Privacy website
According to the VA, the new website is an improvement on a previous iteration and will make it easier for Veterans to access privacy information and tools, such as: Report a privacy complaint Report suspected identity theft Submit a FOIA request Find a System of Records Notice Get VA benefits fraud prevention tips View VA…
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PACT Act News: Deadlines Approaching Fast
From VA.gov: “VA encourages all eligible Veterans and survivors to file a claim—or submit their intent to file a claim—for PACT Act-related benefits now. Veterans who do so on or before Aug. 9, 2023 may have their benefits (if granted) backdated to Aug. 10, 2022, the day that President Biden signed the bill into law.”…
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August 7th is Purple Heart Day
From VA.gov: “Each year on August 7, our nation recognizes the men and women who are known as our Purple Heart recipients. The Purple Heart, one of the oldest military decorations, is presented to service members who were injured or killed in service to our country.” The team at Wolf & Brown remembers and honors…
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VA continuing to probe toxic exposure
“The Department of Veterans Affairs will review whether three more types of cancers will be added to the list of conditions presumed to be caused by exposure to toxins from military burn pits, the agency announced Tuesday.”, according to Stars & Stripes.
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July 25th is National Hire a Veteran Day
“This day was created to remind job seekers and employers alike that these veterans’ experience and dedication can breathe new life into the workforce. It aims to teach people about the value of hiring a veteran”, according to NationalToday.com. At Wolf & Brown, we’re immensely proud to support our Veterans and we encourage employers everywhere…
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Bill allowing service members to file malpractice claims in district court advances in US House
“The new bill — Healthcare, Equality and Rights for Heroes, or HERO Act — would allow troops to take their claims to district court”, Stars & Stripes reports. “The way that the process works now is a service member’s first step is submitting a claim with their military branch, Panetta said. If that is denied,…
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PACT Act Updates from VA: claims received by August 9 will be eligible for 12 months of backdated compensation
According to VA.gov, most Veterans and survivors who apply for benefits or submit an “Intent to File” by August 9, if granted, will have their benefits backdated to August 10th of last year – the day that President Biden signed the PACT Act into law.
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Supreme Court Denies Retroactive Benefits for Missed Deadlines
This week, the Supreme Court rejected retroactive benefits for service members that have missed application deadlines. The case was brought to lawmakers by a disabled veteran that claimed that all service members should be eligible for retroactive benefits if they are able to provide legitimate reasons for late applications. According to an article published by…
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Report Reveals Serious Health Risks at Private Housing Not Being Tracked by Officials
A recent watchdog report revealed that the Pentagon does not properly monitor and track poor conditions of privatized housing that pose serious health risks for U.S. service members and their loved ones. According to an article published by Task & Purpose, “Despite the well-publicized prevalence of mold, lead paint, and other unsafe health conditions among…
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Study Finds Toxic Chemicals in Drinking Water at Two Dozen Bases
A study conducted by the Defense Department last year concluded that drinking water found at 24 bases exposes about 175,000 troops to toxic chemicals that have been associated with cancer and other serious illnesses. According to an article published by Military Times, “The report, made public by the Environmental Working Group on Thursday, found that…
