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26 Jun, 2019

Blue Water Veterans’ Bill Signed Into Law

Late on Tuesday night, June 25, President Trump signed into law H.R.299, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019, marking an end to the now-famous effort for Vietnam-era…

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11 Jun, 2019

Congress Addresses Water Contamination at Military Bases

For decades, water contamination on the country’s military bases has been left unaddressed. As a result, too many people have become sick because the military does not want to spend…

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28 May, 2019

Veterans’ Affairs Launches New Benefit Appeals Process

One of the frustrating aspects of applying for disability benefits is the amount of time it takes for your application to be processed. Even when you have a perfectly valid…

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16 Apr, 2019

Federal Appeals Court Gives Big Win to Blue Water Veterans

Although the Vietnam War ended nearly a half-century ago, many veterans who served in that conflict continue to suffer from the effects. For example, many veterans are still dealing with…

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26 Feb, 2019

Veterans to See a 2.8% Cost-of-Living Increase in 2019

Social Security Administration (SSA) officials recently announced that the cost-of-living payments for beneficiaries in 2019 will be increased by 2.8%. Under current federal law, these annual cost-of-living increases automatically boost…

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19 Feb, 2019

An Update on the Benefits Backlog at the Department of Veterans Affairs

For many years, veterans have struggled with the backlog at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), which leaves applicants waiting for months before they receive a response to their claims.…

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