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The Minnesota-based 3M Company, a defense contractor, sold its dual-ended Combat Arms Earplugs, Version 2, to the military without disclosing defects that decreased the effectiveness of the hearing protection. 3M violated the False Claims Act by selling or causing to...
On January 29, 2019, a 9-2 decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit overturned past court opinions and stated that the Department of Veterans Affairs cannot deny disability benefits to Vietnam veterans who claim exposure to cancer-causing chemical...
Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act to Take Effect February 19, 2019 On February 19, 2019, the VA will implement the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act, which will change the procedures of VA appeals and the options that Veterans will...
Mobile's Project Homeless Connect is scheduled for this Friday, January 25, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Mobile Fairgrounds in West Mobile. This is a one day event to provide necessary services for the homeless of Mobile and Baldwin Counties. The event will...
The holidays can be especially taxing for those without income. Many already struggle with providing every day food and medications for themselves or loved ones. With the holidays, comes a time, when family and friends, especially children, expect gifts that some just...
Fight Oar Die Gardberg and Kemmerly is proud to sponsor and support the Fight Oar Die team as they take on the Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge, which is a rowing race that extends from the Canary Islands to Antigua. The Fight Oar Die team is made up of four Army...
Veterans Can Now File Class-Action Lawsuits Against VA A recent ruling from the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims has opened the door for Veterans to file suit against the Department of Veterans Affairs as a class rather than individuals, a decision that could have...
RAMP: SHOULD YOU PARTICIPATE IN VA'S NEW RAPID APPEALS MODERNIZATION PROGRAM? On November 2, 2017, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rolled out RAMP, the first opportunity for veterans to enter the new appeals process outlined in the Veterans Appeals Improvement...
FAQ: What To Do When VA Proposes To Decrease Your Disability Rating While it does not always exercise this power, the VA has the power to propose to reduce your benefits, and eventually reduce them after the proposed reduction has been sent to the Veteran. Like most...
ARE YOU A WOUNDED WARRIOR FILING FOR SOCIAL SECURIT DISABILITY? If you have served in the military and have sustained injuries while on active duty, you may be entitled to an expedited claim with the Social Security Administration. A case is designated as...