Legal News

I am now an Accredited Attorney under the regulations for the Department of Veterans Affairs
I am happy to report that, as of September 19, 2008, I am an accredited attorney for “the preparation, presentation and prosecution of claims for veterans benefits before the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)...

Brain Injury Webcast: "Veterans with TBI"
A web cast which will provide an overview of the Veterans Health System and address the structure and services available for veterans with TBI and their families by the Program Manage of the Department Veterans Affairs will take place on Friday, February 1, 2008, from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm "Veterans with TBI - The Veterans Health System...

Veterans Affairs Hearing on Veterans and Suicide-Inducing Drugs
The Veterans Affairs Committee is currently holding a hearing, ?Why Does the VA Continue to Give a Suicide-Inducing Drug to Veterans with PTSD?? ‘Disposable Heroes’: Veterans Used To Test Suicide-Linked Drugs Brian Ross and Vic Walter, ABC News and Washington Times - June 17, 2008 Mentally distressed veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan are being recruited for [...

Veterans Affairs will allow voter registration drives
A New York Times report begins: The Department of Veterans Affairs said Monday that it would no longer ban voter registration drives among veterans living at federally run nursing homes, shelters for the homeless and rehabilitation centers across the country...

"Secretary of Veterans Affairs asked to grant elections officials access to veterans facilities"
See this press release, which begins: "In response to a federal directive prohibiting voter registration drives among veterans living at federally funded nursing homes, rehabilitation centers and shelters for homeless veterans, Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz and Attorney General...

Vets win big in federal court
On Thursday, a coalition of veterans suing the Department of Veterans Affairs won a major legal victory in federal court, beating back a U.S....

Military Veterans Benefits
How to obtain full range of benefits for veterans and dependnets

Military Veterans Benefits, Part 4
Where to get help

Military Veterans Benefits, Part 3
Other Benefits

Military Veterans Benefits, Part 2
Training, Healthcare, and Death Benefits

Privacy Protection Act 42 USC 21A
Federal Newsroom Law

Driving Record Checks
Get your Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) from your State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Online

CIA
Department of Defense Sued by Veterans

Prudential veterans' lawsuit
Families of Deceased Veterans Sue Prudential

Proposed $20 Million Settlement
for Veterans' Data Theft Class Action

PTDS class action
Veterans Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Class Action

Immigrant SSI
US Federal Government agrees to extend benefits in class action settlement.

Social Security Loses Class Action, Will Pay $500 Million in Benefits
Social Security Loses Class Action, Will Pay $500 Million in Benefits