On December 21, 2018, Congress failed to pass appropriation bills for some federal programs, resulting in a partial government shut down. While some government operations will be affected, the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Robert Wilkie, released the following statement: “Thanks to the leadership of President Trump and Congress, VA is fully funded for […]
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For most people, the idea of being arrested is a foreign, and perhaps scary, concept. Understanding a bit about the procedure may help alleviate some of the stress associated with the event. If you are arrested and charged with breaking a criminal law, the first step that will occur is an initial appearance. At the initial
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When someone is arrested, law enforcement is supposed to inform that individual of his or her “right to remain silent.” This is, perhaps, common knowledge learned from watching popular TV shows. However, most individuals rarely take the time to consider what this “right” actually provides to them. What does it really mean? When does it
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When filing a claim for post traumatic stress disorder, the federal code provides different rules for combat veterans than it does for other veterans. In particular, veterans who have received combat medals are not required to corroborate their stressors. The fact that the medal was awarded is considered presumptive evidence of exposure to a stressful
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A 2005, VA report indicates that across National Guard and reserve components the estimated prevalence of military sexual trauma (MST) of any type among females is 60% and among males is 27%. Military sexual trauma includes sexual harassment, sexual assault and rape. The report also states the estimated prevalence for rape among females is 11%
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CONTACT US TODAY | CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS Many people find the bail system confusing — which in many respects stems from the fact that most people do not deal with bail or arrests or jail on a regular basis. However, if you or a loved one have been arrested, it is important to take the time to understand
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The word veteran means a lot of things to a lot of different people. Growing up, I never gave much thought to what makes an individual a veteran. As a kid, I simply thought it applied to anyone who spent time in the military. In my mid-twenties I enlisted in the U.S. Army and was
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When a veteran files a claim with the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for service connected disability benefits, VA will commonly schedule the veteran for medical examination. These exams, commonly called “C&P Exams”, are intended to permit VA to assess both the existence, etiology, and severity of the veteran’s disability. It may seem obvious,
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Veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are becoming increasingly concerned that exposure to toxins produced by burn pits during deployments will mirror the experiences of veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam. In an effort to help address these concerns, earlier this year Congress passed the Helping Veterans Exposed to Burn
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