Author Archives: Finkelstein & Partners
Everything You Need to Know About the Dangers of Lead Poisoning
What is Lead Poisoning? Lead poisoning occurs when lead builds up in the body, often -->
Clay Hunt bill to overhaul veterans suicide programs passes in House
By Travis Tritten, Stars & Stripes: The House on Monday passed a bill named after deceased -->
Vets get zapped to ease PTSD, and no one really knows why it works
Many veterans suffering from PTSD and TBI have opted for MRT(Magnetic Resonance Therapy) or “brain -->
Combat veterans’ brains reveal hidden damage from IED blasts
Medicalxpress.com: The brains of some Iraq and Afghanistan combat veterans who survived blasts from improvised -->
OSHA’s New Reporting Requirements for 2015
In a Twitter chat, OSHA sought to clarify a variety of aspects regarding its new -->
Preventing Hypothermia in Outdoor Workers
Working outdoors in harsh weather conditions can leave workers susceptible to illness like hypothermia. Due -->
Cabs & Babies in NYC: How Does it Work?
Traveling in New York City with a baby can be quite challenging, especially when you -->
Tips for Driving at Night and in Bad Weather
Driving in Night and Bad Weather.png With winter in full swing, night driving can be -->
The VA incorrectly reports suicide data and does a poor job of tracking vets at risk, GAO finds
By Mark Brunswick, Star Tribune: Despite heightened awareness of military suicides, the Department of Veterans -->
New Year’s Resolution for the VA: Lose the ‘ICARE’ pin, embrace real reform
By Pete Hegseth, Fox News: Visit a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs facility and there’s -->
New York State Passes Tougher Distracted Driving Laws
78% of all teens say they have read a text message while driving, according to -->
Another GREAT VSG WIN! Veteran awarded $75,000 in Retroactive Benefits!
VSG (F&P Veterans’ Services Group) successfully represented a Veteran in the appeal of a rating decision -->
What Motivates Workers and Supervisors to Work Safely?
A survey recently revealed that the things that motivate workers to buy in to safety -->
Hudson Valley Magazine January 2015 Hero: Partner Nancy Morgan & Veteran Services Group Founder
Back in first grade, when she was chosen as ringleader of the class circus, it -->
Female veterans battling PTSD from sexual trauma fight for redress
The Washington Post, By Emily Wax-Thibodeaux: Thousands of female veterans are struggling to get health-care -->
U.S. Attorney: Former Maryland VA official forged documents, obtained $1.4 million in benefits
By Amy Aubert: BALTIMORE – A 68-year-old U.S. Army veteran and former Maryland Department of -->
The VA’s big problem: Who knew what, and when, in the D.C. office?
By Pete Kasperowicz: A new report that says Department of Veterans Affairs officials in Washington -->
Tips for Taking Down the Tree After the Holidays
Even though taking down the tree isn’t nearly as fun as putting it up, but -->
Are Occupational Injuries Under-Reported?
The federal government may seriously be undercounting the number of occupational injuries that occur each -->
What’s Changing with OSHA Regulations in 2015?
In 2015, OSHA plans to create some new regulations while updating some old ones. Federal -->