Veterans Law

VA and NIH Study on Gulf War Illness May Lead to Potential Treatments and Benefits for Veterans According to Tampa Veterans Lawyer David W. Magann

June 16, 2023
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Tampa, Florida – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) have launched a study to understand better the chronic symptoms of Gulf War Illness/Syndrome. The study addresses the gap in treatments for those suffering from Gulf War Illness. Gulf War veterans who meet the criteria for Gulf War Illness may…

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Veterans Benefits Lawyer, David W. Magann Says New Benefits Will be Helpful to Veterans in Suicidal Crisis

April 21, 2023
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Tampa, Florida – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (the VA) announced earlier this year that Veterans in suicidal crisis can receive free emergency healthcare services at any healthcare facility. This healthcare expansion aims to prevent veteran suicide by ensuring no-cost care to veterans during times of crisis. In addition, the development will help veterans…

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New Breakthrough Research for PTSD Shows Early Promising Results

March 15, 2023
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the most common afflictions military service personnel incur while on active duty. Ongoing research to help treat PTSD makes slow progress each year. The latest potential breakthrough is combining ketamine and psychotherapy. While not without some drawbacks, initial results indicate it may have promise. The latest research in…

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Burn Pit Exposure and Military Airborne Hazards

March 3, 2023
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Northville, MI (Law Firm Newswire) October 5, 2022 – Active-duty military members are exposed to various airborne hazards through burn pits. Although most are closed now, common waste products include chemicals, plastics, or medical waste petroleum products. Veterans Affairs (VA) is concerned about the exposure to fumes and smoke from open burn pits and how…

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VA Introduces Login.gov for Seamless Experience Across Multiple Platforms

March 3, 2023
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Northville, MI (Law Firm Newswire) September 30, 2022 – Login.gov is the latest in technological innovations being put to good use by Veterans Affairs (VA). Given the number of websites, it was time to simplify access to make the user experience easier for website visitors. Having one login that does it all allows veterans to…

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PACT Act and Care Benefits Changing for Vets and Their Families

March 3, 2023
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Northville, MI (Law Firm Newswire) October 11, 2022 – The President recently signed the PACT Act. The new law provides care and benefits to veterans and survivors exposed to toxic water contaminants. There are 23 presumptive conditions under the PACT Act. Veterans and their families were eligible for benefits effective August 10, 2022. In what…

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VA Opens Door for Service Members to Obtain Benefits For Exposure to Agent Orange

March 3, 2023
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Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) October 31, 2022 – Agent Orange is one of the most well-known toxic herbicides used during the Vietnam War to clear dense foliage and destroy enemy food sources. These herbicides contained dioxins later linked to various illnesses and conditions such as congenital disabilities, cancer, and diabetes. In response to these…

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Veteran Finally Receives PTSD Disability Benefits 40 Years After Applying

March 3, 2023
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Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) October 21, 2022 – Recently, a Marine veteran obtained the benefits he was entitled to after a 40-year battle with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). As a result of the character of discharge determination, the veteran is to receive $282,000 in retroactive disability pay and receives $3,000 per month…

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VA Releases Equity Action Plan Addressing Veterans’ Benefits

March 3, 2023
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Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) November 08, 2022 – The Department of Veterans Affairs recently released its Equity Action Plan (“EAP”). In a press release, the VA explains that the EAP comes in response to the growing internal and external barriers many service members have faced when securing benefits, services, and health care. These changes…

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Supreme Court Considers Case on Retroactive Veterans Disability Benefits

March 3, 2023
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Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) November 29, 2022 – The Supreme Court is considering whether to give veterans who missed their deadlines for filing disability claims more time to collect retroactive benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Justices heard arguments on October 4 in the case of a Navy veteran who is seeking…

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