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Legacy | Veterans Law September 2, 2014
Government Analysis Finds Veterans With PTSD Can Suffer from Condition for Decades
Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) September 9, 2014 – A study from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) underscores the findings of earlier reports that drew attention to combat-related disorders. This year marks the 100th-year anniversary of the beginning of…
Legacy | Veterans Law August 21, 2014
Use of Medications Among Veterans with PTSD Common – and Commonly Problematic
Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) August 21, 2014 – Veterans, especially vets with PTSD, are much more likely to overuse drugs than the general public. Nearly 70 percent of Americans take at least one prescription drug regularly, and more than…
Legacy | Veterans Law August 11, 2014
Michigan Outperforms National Average on VA Appointment Wait Times, but Still Shows Significant Delays
Northville, MI (Law Firm Newswire) August 11, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently reported that, statewide, 92 percent of Michigan VA patients get appointments in less than a month. National data suggests that, nationwide, only 89…
Legacy | Legal News | Veterans Law August 4, 2014
Volunteers of America, Home Depot Announce Next Initiatives for Michigan Veterans
Northville, MI (Law Firm Newswire) August 4, 2014 – The Home Depot Foundation has awarded Volunteers of America more than $225,000 in grants for projects that will improve housing conditions for at-risk Michigan veterans. In July, Volunteers of America opened…
Legacy | Veterans Law May 23, 2014
Disability Claims Process Streamlined for Fully Disabled Veterans
Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) May 23, 2014 – On February 19, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a new policy to expedite some high-priority disability claims. Hopefully, these changes are already helping former members of the military who are…
Legacy | Veterans Law April 30, 2014
Social Security Announces New Disability Process for Veterans
White Plains, NY (Law Firm Newswire) April 30, 2014 – The process of applying for Social Security disability benefits is to be expedited for some veterans. Under a new initiative, veterans who have a 100 percent Permanent and Total disability…