By Marcari, Russotto, Spencer & Balaban | Published March 16, 2015 | Posted in Uncategorized, Veterans Benefits, Veterans Claims, Veterans Injuries | Tagged Tags: agent orange benefits, benefits for agent orange, C-123 aircrafts, marcari russotto spencer and balaban, veterans benefits, veterans disability lawyers | Leave a comment
No Decision Date On Agent Orange Benefits For C-123 Reservists
Unfortunately, the VA released that they still have no definite date for awarding benefits to those veterans who flew the C-123 aircrafts. Those who flew C-123 aircrafts between the 1970’s and 1980’s are not entitled to any benefits regarding Agent Orange. A recent study showed that these reservists may have been exposed due to leftover Read More
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Blue Water Navy Vietnam Vets May Catch A Break
Vietnam veterans are still fighting for benefits more than 40 years after the Vietnam War. Millions of American soldiers were exposed to harmful herbicides during Vietnam resulting in serious health conditions. These veterans are still unable to get the benefits from the VA that they deserve. For this very reason Senators Gillibrand and Daines introduced Read More
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Veteran Disability Lawyers Help Those Exposed to Agent Orange
More than 40 years after the Vietnam War, veterans are still seeing the side effects caused by herbicides such as Agent Orange. Agent Orange was used during the Vietnam War to help clear foliage in which provided enemy cover. Approximately 3 million Americans served during the Vietnam War and nearly 1.5 million were exposed to Read More
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4 Steps to Appealing Your VA Claim
The Veterans Disability Benefits attorneys at assist veterans in appealing their VA decisions. The appeal process is complicated and can be very frustrating at times. That’s why you need a lawyer on your side. If you’ve applied for veteran disability benefits and were denied service connected benefits or you believe your rating decision should be Read More
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Shocking Statistics On Homeless Vets In the US
The population of homeless veterans in the United States is shocking. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Develop (HUD) estimate that over 49,000 veterans are homeless on any given night in the U.S. But homeless veterans did receive some hope on February 13th of this year. The VA announced that $300 million dollars Read More
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Agent Orange Lingers After War
Recently, the VA asked the Institute of Medicine to investigate whether Agent Orange residues left on C-123 Aircrafts could be hazardous. Between the years of 1972 and 1982 Air Force Reserve personnel trained and worked on the Post-Vietnam C-123 Aircrafts that sprayed Agent Orange herbicides during the Vietnam War. According to the Institute of Medicine, Read More
Read MoreDave Russotto Weighs in on NY Times Article
Acting Secretary Gibson hit the nail on the head…. the VA needs thousands more doctors and mental health providers in order to get each vet an appointment within the congressionally mandated times. It is simply not mathematically possible for the VA to see all patients in a timely manner with the current number of doctors, Read More
Read MoreCamp Lejeune Water Contamination: Technical difference between a Statute of Limitations and a Statute of Repose
A recent North Carolina Supreme Court decision dismissed the court cases brought by victims of Camp Lejeune water contamination based upon the technical difference between a statute of limitations and a statute of repose. Technically a “statute of REPOSE” is not the same as a statute of limitation. A statute of limitation generally runs from Read More
Read MoreBe a Saint on St. Patrick’s Day: Drive Sober
Drunk Driving Isn’t Worth It! The consequences are serious and can last a lifetime. Not only do you risk killing yourself or someone else, but the trauma and financial costs of a crash or an arrest for driving while impaired can be significant. Drunk driving violators often face jail time, the loss of their driver licenses, higher insurance rates, dozens of other unanticipated expenses ranging from attorney fees, court costs, car or motorcycle towing and repairs and lost wages due to time off from work.
Community Event at Onslow County Oktoberfest
“The Veterans Benefits Law Firm of Marcari, Russotto, Spencer & Balaban sponsored the Veterans Information Area at the Onslow County Oktoberfest. The event was held at the Riverside Crossing Park in Jacksonville, NC and was a huge success. We met a lot of new friends like The Wounded Warrior Project, Semper Fi Fund, Vets Center of Jacksonville, Hope for Warriors, Vietnam Veterans of America, Army Recruiting Station in Jacksonville, NC and the American Legion Post 265, Army Recruiting Station in Jacksonville, NC and the American Legion Post 265. We had a team of Veterans Disability Paralegals and VA Benefits Attorney, David Russotto at our booth to help answer the many questions people about veterans benefits. CLICK HERE to view more photos of the event on our Facebook page.”
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