November 2018

Veterans Groups Call for VA Nursing Home Reform

Man looking out window sitting in wheelchair in nursing home

Six national veterans groups—including the American Legion—have called for the federal government to reform the standards of care residents receive at all Veterans Administration (VA) nursing home facilities. A detailed article on their concerns is available here. The six national veterans groups—representing nearly 5 million veterans—say Americans who risked their lives for their country endure…

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Class Action by Veterans Denied VA Benefits for PTSD Can Now Proceed

Soldier with PTSD sitting and looking upset.

A recent ruling by a Senior U.S. District Judge now allows those Navy and Marine Corps veterans who developed Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) after their service in Iraq and Afghanistan to file suit against the military for denying them Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits. A detailed article on the case is available here. A Question of…

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National Veterans and Military Families Month: Veterans Disability Compensation Resources

Young soldier reunited with his daughter

Disability Attorneys of Michigan would like to thank all current military members and veterans for their service to this country. In honor of National Veterans and Military Families Month, we outlined the benefits available to those who become disabled during service. A detailed overview of Veterans Disability Compensation requirements is available through the National Veterans…

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Learn Tips to Improve Your Chances of SSD Approval in Our New Infographic

Michigan Social Security Disability Infographic

What to do when diagnosed with a disability When you are diagnosed with a disability, your entire life changes. You struggle with the stress of adapting to your condition, and you may worry about how you can afford medical treatment and provide for yourself and your family when you likely will no longer be able…

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