Veterans Law
Northville, Michigan – Thousands of combat-wounded veterans may now be eligible for additional retroactive compensation following a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in a case that had been pending since last fall. In a unanimous ruling, the Court struck down the federal government’s practice of limiting back pay for Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) to…
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Tampa, Florida – The Florida House of Representatives voted unanimously to approve House Bill 845, creating veterans’ treatment courts. These courts, modeled after drug treatment courts, offer a non-adversarial way for veterans to get their lives back on track after a criminal case. The House voted 114-0 to pass the bill, which allows a court…
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Northville, Michigan – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has announced early-stage planning to deploy the Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) system to four Michigan VA facilities—Ann Arbor, Battle Creek, Detroit, and Saginaw—by mid-2026. This rollout follows an extended pause in deployments to address critical issues within the system, improving functionality and Veteran trust. Attorney…
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Detroit, Michigan – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a major expansion of GI Bill benefits following a 2024 Supreme Court decision. Eligible veterans can now receive up to 12 additional months of education benefits. This policy shift removes previous limitations on those who served multiple periods of military service, granting some Veterans…
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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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Today, Joshua Jacobs was confirmed as VA’s Under Secretary for Benefits – marking the first time since 2014 that VA has a confirmed Under Secretary for Benefits, Under Secretary for Health, and Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs. In this role, Jacobs will lead the Veterans Benefits Administration in the delivery of earned benefits to Veterans,…
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Today, Joshua Jacobs was confirmed as VA’s Under Secretary for Benefits – marking the first time since 2014 that VA has a confirmed Under Secretary for Benefits, Under Secretary for Health, and Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs. In this role, Jacobs will lead the Veterans Benefits Administration in the delivery of earned benefits to Veterans,…
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Today, Joshua Jacobs was confirmed as VA’s Under Secretary for Benefits – marking the first time since 2014 that VA has a confirmed Under Secretary for Benefits, Under Secretary for Health, and Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs. In this role, Jacobs will lead the Veterans Benefits Administration in the delivery of earned benefits to Veterans,…
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Today, Joshua Jacobs was confirmed as VA’s Under Secretary for Benefits – marking the first time since 2014 that VA has a confirmed Under Secretary for Benefits, Under Secretary for Health, and Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs. In this role, Jacobs will lead the Veterans Benefits Administration in the delivery of earned benefits to Veterans,…
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Today, Joshua Jacobs was confirmed as VA’s Under Secretary for Benefits – marking the first time since 2014 that VA has a confirmed Under Secretary for Benefits, Under Secretary for Health, and Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs. In this role, Jacobs will lead the Veterans Benefits Administration in the delivery of earned benefits to Veterans,…
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