As trials for the toxic water lawsuit at Camp Lejeune approach in 2024, the Plaintiff Leadership Group has asked a federal court in North Carolina to group the trials based on diseases that the plaintiffs claim to have contracted from…
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Navy issued warnings to Veterans involved in the Camp Lejeune water contamination lawsuits to watch out for unsolicited phone calls and emails, as scammers could be going after their personal information. …
The VA offers three different types of pensions for Veterans and their dependents: Veterans Pension Survivors Pension Medal of Honor Pension Typically, a pension is only payable to those with low incomes, as determined by federal law. Pensions are tax-free…
Did you know that surviving spouses of Veterans are eligible to receive some benefits from the VA? There are many different VA benefits that surviving spouses may take advantage of, including: Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) Survivor’s pension Aid and…
VA education benefits often help Veterans and their loved ones pay for education in the form of college, graduate school, and training programs. Unfortunately, Veterans may find that they can be a target of deceptive recruiting practices by educational institutions.…
Veterans across the nation recently won a huge victory over manufacturing company 3M in the ongoing defective earplug lawsuit. After years of negotiation and litigation, 3M agreed to pay $6.01 billion to settle the lawsuit alleging 3M’s defective earplugs caused…
Did you know that most states offer a free Veterans designation on driver’s licenses? A Veterans designation on your driver’s license can help you get more military discounts and make the most of your Veterans benefits. While there are other…
The “special enrollment period” provided by the PACT Act will conclude on September 30. The one-year enrollment period is for Post-9/11 combat veterans who served between 2001 and 2013. The VA’s goal is to get those veterans who have been…
Veterans who have service-related PTSD may be able to receive disability compensation and free health care, including specific PTSD treatment. What is PTSD? PTSD stands for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. It is a long-term reaction to trauma that has negative effects…
The VA reported last month that over half a million veteran disability claims have been filed under the PACT Act. Although vets were able to file claims as early as August 2022, the VA was only able to begin processing…