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Can you lose your VA benefits?

Veterans of the United States Armed Forces often rely on various benefits provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to support their well-being and livelihood after their military service ends. These benefits, which can include disability compensation, education assistance, healthcare, and more, are essential for many veterans’ financial security. However, certain circumstances can lead …

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VR&E Attorney On Pitfalls When Appealing VA Voc Rehab Denial

Veterans fighting for their retraining benefits from Veterans Readiness and Employment, also called VA Voc Rehab, frequently run into a host of pitfalls if denied or lowballed benefits. While many veterans have no problems at all, an outcome that is solely dependent on the quality of one’s Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, many others get tripped up …

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What Military Veteran Firefighters Need To Know About The AFFF Lawsuit

Concerned about AFFF’s safety? This firefighting foam, also known as AFFF, has become the center of a significant lawsuit due to the alleged health risks from PFAS chemicals. This article delves into the claims, the stakeholders involved, and the strides toward holding manufacturers accountable, offering essential insights for military veteran firefighters caught up in this …

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Philips CPAP Lawsuit: What Harmed Veterans Need To Know About Their Rights

Are you a veteran concerned about the Philips CPAP lawsuit whose medical device was recalled? Philips Respironics produced sleep apnea machines called CPAP and BiPAP machines, which used toxic sound-abatement foam components to reduce sound. Many of these medical devices were provided to veterans by the Department of Veterans Affairs. At least some of these …

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AFFF Guide For Veterans: An Attorney’s Perspective Fighting For Veterans Rights

AFFF Guide For Veterans: An Attorney’s Perspective Fighting For Veterans Rights Veterans exposed to toxic foam while serving in the military as firemen or related occupations may be entitled to recover against manufacturers of the material. Why this matters? If you or a loved one was exposed while in the military or as a contractor …

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