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A Guide to the Veterans Benefits Administration’s Education Programs
Education programs for veterans are designed to help them transition back to education that they may have lost while serving, to aid veterans in getting post-secondary and higher education opportunities, to help with recruitment and retention for the military and to the Selected Reserve. Here are some of the education programs the VBA offers…. Read More »
Trump’s Budget Director Revives a Controversial Initiative That May Impact Disability Recipients
White House Budget Director Mick Mulvaney acknowledged this week in a televised interview that President Trump’s budget plan includes cuts to both Social Security and Medicare. Trump had previously stated that his plan would protect Social Security and Medicaid. The proposed budget also includes massive cuts to regulatory agencies and massive increases in defense… Read More »
Trump’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Pick Reveals his Thoughts on Social Security
Rep. Mick Mulvaney, R-S.C., appeared before the United States Senate Committee on the Budget January 24 to explain – should he be confirmed as the director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) – how he will modify programs that guarantee Social Security benefits. In his statement, Mulvaney said that the OMB has… Read More »
About David Shulkin, Trump’s Selection for Secretary of Veterans Affairs
On the 11th of January 2017, President-elect, Donald Trump, made the decision to appoint David Shulkin to the position of Secretary of Veterans affairs pending the Senate’s confirmation. Shulkin, who is from the private sector, is expected to earn an annual salary of $1.3 million (approximately $170 thousand per month) as a result of… Read More »
Do I Qualify for a Personal Injury Settlement?
Any accident that is the result of another’s reckless or negligent behavior provides ground for legal action on behalf of the affected party. This is especially true when it comes to the actions or inactions of another that have led to another experiencing injury. From the perspective of the law, if those accused would… Read More »
U.S. Congress Passes Stripped-Down Veterans Reform Bill
After tedious debates lasting several months and with most of the contentious provisions left out, United States lawmakers finally passed a veterans omnibus bill in the final hours of a Congress’ legislative session session last week. The draft destined for the president’s desk is basically a collection of the agreed upon items. It lacks… Read More »
What You Need to Know if You Were Stationed at Camp Lejeune
By Maren Miller Bam, Attorney at Gustad Law Group Were you stationed at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987? Have you considered applying for service-connected disability compensation? Well, you may be eligible for monthly compensation. Read all about what you need to konw if you were stationed at Camp Lejeune and have suffered from… Read More »
List of Primary Hospitals In Seattle, Washington
Here we have put together a list of primary hospitals in Seattle, Washington. This list is in alphabetical order. These institutions provide a range of medical, surgical, and nursing care. List of Primary Hospitals Seattle Children’s Hospital Formerly known as Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center, Seattle Children’s Hospital is located in Seattle’s Laurelhurst neighborhood. Anna Herr Clise… Read More »
SSDI Veterans Day Program Expedites Veterans Disability Insurance
eHealth Exchange is a new program that allows access to electronic health records for veterans. As a result, the program accelerates processing of veterans’ Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims. The agreement removed a long-standing rule that made the VA wait several months before shipping information to insurance agencies. Instead, the eHealth Exchange program… Read More »
U.S. Secretary of Defense Suspends Collection from National Guard Members Instructed to Pay Back Financial Bonuses
United States Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter said today that he has directed the Pentagon to halt its collection of payments from California Army National Guard soldiers who were instructed to repay their enlistment bonuses. U.S. Secretary of Defense Suspends Collection from National Guard Members Instructed to Pay Back Financial Bonuses Carter revealed… Read More »