By Marcari, Russotto, Spencer & Balaban | Published June 30, 2019 | Posted in Veterans Benefits, Veterans Injuries | Tagged Tags: agent orange benefits, Agent Orange illnesses, blue water navy veterans, cancer, diebetes, disability benefits, leukemia, myeloma, Parkinson's disease | Comments Off on ‘Blue Water’ Vietnam Veterans Will Finally Get Agent Orange Benefits
‘Blue Water’ Vietnam Veterans Will Finally Get Agent Orange Benefits
More than 50 years after the U.S. started using Agent Orange in Vietnam, service members who were exposed to the dangerous herbicide while on offshore vessels can start collecting benefits. Though Congress passed a law in 1991 creating a presumption of Agent Orange exposure for “brown water” service members who worked on boats within the Read More
Read More
VA Official Sentenced for Taking Bribes from Job Training Programs
The case of a former Department of Veterans Affairs official convicted of bribery demonstrates how some dishonest operators try to take advantage of the men and women they serve. Disabled veterans who avail themselves of a program designed to help them acquire job skills should be vigilant about the services they are receiving. In a Read More
Read More
What Is an Accredited VA Representative and How Can One Help?
Dealing with the Department of Veterans Affairs is often frustrating to former service members and their families. To help guide veterans through the process, the VA has established the accredited representative program. Attorneys and others who wish to advocate for claimants before the VA must complete a formal application and training process demonstrating their familiarity Read More
Read More
Hundreds of Veterans File Claims Over Defective Combat Earplugs
Combat earplugs are supposed to minimize the effects of dangerously loud conditions while allowing military personnel to communicate effectively. To perform this function in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Defense Logistics Agency purchased Combat Arms Earplugs, Version 2 from 3M. However, many service members who used these earplugs did experience hearing problems during and after battle. Read More
Read More
May 10 Is National Military Spouse Appreciation Day
No matter what branch of the service they’re in or what their particular duty might be, military personnel understand the sacrifices made by their wives and husbands. Often overlooked by others, these spouses handle their responsibilities with extraordinary strength and dedication. Now, the time is approaching where everyone is called to take a day to Read More
Read More
Injured Veterans Seek Relief for Burn Pit Exposure
During the American military engagements in Afghanistan and Iraq, pits of burning trash have been common sights near bases and other installations. With little ability to cart garbage away, everyday refuse and large items, such as vehicles, wound up in these “burn pits.” Now, veterans of these conflicts are suffering from aggressive cancers and other Read More
Read More
Court Rules Blue Water Vietnam Veterans Eligible for Agent Orange Benefits
As related legislation is being debated, veterans who served on ships during the Vietnam War won a significant court victory in their effort to secure Agent Orange benefits. Known as “blue water” vets — to distinguish them from “brown water” personnel who served on inland watercraft — these individuals were previously denied compensation related to Read More
Read More
Rapid Appeals Modernization Program Makes Way for New Process
As of February 15, the Rapid Appeals Modernization Program (RAMP) is no longer an option for new appellants, as the Veterans Benefits Administration (VA) has implemented the revised appeals process mandated by legislation passed in 2017. Designed as a transition between the previous procedure and the revised program, RAMP will still be used for claims Read More
Read More
Are You Receiving All the VA Benefits You Deserve?
Veterans deserve world-class care as compensation for the sacrifices they have made on behalf of our country. Whether you are preparing to finish your career in the military or you returned to civilian life years ago, you have the right to access a wide range of benefits provided through the Department of Veterans Affairs and Read More
Read More
What Are the Differences Between Social Security Disability and Veterans Disability Benefits?
Certain disabled veterans are able to seek relief from both the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). In fact, the SSA reported that approximately 621,000 veterans received Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits in 2016. However, each organization provides different benefits, and each has its own, separate requirements for benefits Read More
Read More-
— Alfred Daye
-
— Harry Johnson
-
— Luther Henderson
-
— Michele DeZayas
-
— Michele DeZayas
