While many Veterans who have served in Guam have asked for VA benefits due to their exposure to Agent Orange and other toxins, the VA has been reluctant to acknowledge those claims. In November of 2018, a Government Accountability Office Report was released and the...
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Month: May 2020
HONORING THOSE WHO GAVE ALL WHILE SERVING OUR COUNTRY
Memorial Day is a day to honor those who gave all while serving our country. We remember those who served and who gave their last full measure of devotion to ensure that the freedom this country offers to all, would be passed on to future generations.Memorial Day was...
Advanced Designation of a Representative Payee
Social Security now offers beneficiaries the option to advance designate a representative payee. Advance Designation allows for an individual to designate up to 3 individuals who would serve as their representative payee if the situation arises where the individual...
Collection of VA Debts During COVID-19
The CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security) Act required the Education Department and Treasury Department to pause debt collection for those type of debts owed to the Federal government. However, the Act did not do the same for those who owe a debt to...
ADVOCACY GROUPS PUSHING FOR FEDERAL BENEFITS FOR NATIONAL GUARD TROOPS ACTIVATED DUE TO COVID-19
National Guard troops may be activated on federal orders, commonly known as Title 32. Under 32 U.S.C., a state's governor is authorized or directed by the President of the United States to mobilize or activate the National Guard. The duties are performed under state...
Community Outreach during COVID-19
On March 13, 2020, Governor Kay Ivey declared an official State of Emergency in Alabama. Similarly, Mayor Sandy Stimpson followed suit by declaring a Public Health Emergency for the City of Mobile. Although Governor Ivey has now eased some of the restrictions...
New Law Protects Student Veterans During COVID-19
President Trump signed the Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act on April 28. This new law is aimed at protecting educational benefits of those Veterans currently enrolled in school or vocational rehabilitation. There are three main ways the new law should...
IRS SETS MAY 5, 2020 DEADLINE FOR VETERANS REGARDING THE STIMULUS BENEFIT
Veterans receiving disability compensation who do not earn enough income to file tax returns annually have until May 5, 2020 to apply for the Coronavirus stimulus benefit. Many of these Veterans do not have direct deposit information on file with the IRS and so the...