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The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)
The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) is a national organization serving Officers in all 7 components of the Uniformed Services: Navy, Army, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, Public Health, and National Ocean & Atmospheric Agency. All seven components are the Uniformed Commissioned Officers of the Executive Branch. MOAA allows like-minded members of… Read More »
The Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane, WA
Spokane, Washington is home to the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center. The facility is dedicated to providing quality health care services to our armed forces veterans. Their focus is on primary and secondary care for both preventative health care and chronic disease management. VAMC houses a total of 70 hospital beds, 36 standard hospital beds… Read More »
What Is The Guardians Foundation, Inc. and What Do They Do?
What is The Guardians Foundation, Inc.? The Guardians are a nonprofit 501c3 public charity that help military veterans and their families secure food, clothing, shelter counseling recommendations, employment and education opportunities, and unanticipated expenses. Employing assets within Spokane, WA and the surrounding communities, the passionate staff at the The Guardians Foundation, Inc. connects with… Read More »
The GOP said Tammy Duckworth doesn’t ‘stand up’ for vets. The problem? She lost her legs — in Iraq.
It’s not a great day on Twitter for the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC). The group is working overtime to preserve the Republican Senate majority. So it’s been spending a lot of time hammering Rep. Tammy Duckworth (Ill.), the Democrat seeking to challenge GOP Sen. Mark Kirk (Ill.) in what is expected to be… Read More »
How to Prove You’re In Pain In An SSDI Claim
When attempting to prove the presence of pain and other symptoms in your disability claim, credibility is the key. Although severe enough to keep someone from working, issues like chronic pain, memory problems, fatigue, or shortness of breath are often difficult for the Social Security Administration to measure. It can be challenging to demonstrate… Read More »
How To Deal With a Denied Social Security Disability Insurance Claim
Contact a Denied Social Security Disability Lawyer. Call 206-533-2222. Believe it or not, thousands of Washington State residents find themselves wondering how to deal with a denied social security disability insurance claim on a daily basis. This can become more of an urgent headache, however, in the event that your Social Security Disability Insurance… Read More »
How To Appeal Your Social Security Disability Insurance Claim
Denied Social Security Disability Appeals: What to Know If you have a legitimate disability but you are facing denial for benefits, you will need strong litigation on your side. Here at Gustad Law Group, we are highly experienced with appellate cases involving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Throughout the… Read More »
How Washington Handles Contributory Fault Auto Accident Claims
The law regarding Washington personal injury cases clearly states that the driver who is at fault must be held liable for damages caused. However, it can be very easy to determine who is at fault; this is the person who caused the accident by acting irresponsibly. For example, if an accident occurred because a… Read More »
What is Comparative Negligence and How Can You Avoid It?
Establishing liability is a factor of significance in a personal injury claim. It is not possible to pursue a claim without proving another entity or person to be responsible for injuries you suffered. “Comparative negligence laws” or “Comparative fault laws” are a specific set of rules for liability, which exist within Washington State as… Read More »
How To Qualify For Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a program designed for disabled individuals who have demonstrated a need for financial assistance and an inability to maintain gainful activity. In certain cases, people who are older than 65 may still qualify even if they do not fully meet the Social Security Administration (SSA)’s definition of disability. This leaves many individuals… Read More »