Author Archives: Finkelstein & Partners
Distracted Driving is Getting Worse in School Zones
School traffic and police officers across the country are saying there is a reason for -->
Brain Trauma to Affect One in Three NFL Players
The NFL has stated in federal court documents that it expects nearly a third of -->
Financial relief finally coming for Camp Lejeune toxic water victims
Renee Schoof, Stars & Stripes: WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs on Tuesday announced -->
Report: Services for Female Veterans Fall Short
ABC News, by Matthew Daly: The Veterans Affairs Department and other government agencies are not -->
VA to unveil new standardized disability claims forms
AirForce Times: The Veterans Affairs Department is introducing new, standardized disability claims forms that officials -->
Discharge Upgrades May be Possible for Vets with PTSD
By Tom Philpott, Military.com: As many as 80,000 veterans who suffered from post-traumatic stress and -->
American Music Project: Voice For Veterans St. Louis Concert to Support Homeless Veterans
The American Music Project: Voices for Veterans, an initiative of Give US Your Poor, has -->
FRA Proposes Rule to Strengthen Oil-By-Rail Safety
Federal officials are taking steps to prevent deadly incidents similar to the one that occurred -->
September is National Food Safety Education Month!
September is National Food Safety Education Month, which seeks to heighten awareness about the importance -->
Can Concussions and Exercise Increase Your Chances of Developing ALS?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis has been all over social media lately with the all familiar ice -->
VA secretary vows more changes, higher ranges of pay for doctors, nurses
By Jennifer Hlad, Stars & Stripes: SAN DIEGO — As part of the effort to -->
House clears increase in veterans’ disability payments
by Christina Marcos: The Hill: The House on Tuesday evening cleared legislation to increase compensation -->
At tense VA hearing, doctors link delays to patient deaths
By Heath Druzin, Stars & Stripes: WASHINGTON — At a heated Congressional hearing Wednesday, two -->
Do You Have an Elderly Loved One in a Nursing Home or Assisted Living Facility? Are You Aware of the 4 Stages of Bed Sores?
Bed sores are pressure sores that cause an injury to the skin and underlying tissue. -->
Autumn Health & Safety Tips
Fall into good habits this autumn! Follow these simple health and safety tips to keep -->
Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect Compliance Trails Federal Requirements
The Department of Health and Human Services Officer of Inspector General (OIG) released a report -->
Work Kills More than War, International Labor Organization Leader Says
The international Labor Organization (ILO) has announced that it will renew its efforts to improve -->
Government Mistakenly Withheld $2.4M in Disability From Vets
By Gregg Zoroya, USA Today: The federal government accidentally withheld $2.4 million out of September -->
VA announces 90-day plan to implement reforms
By Emily Wax-Thibodeaux: The Washington Post: Robert McDonald, the newly appointed secretary of the sprawling -->
Do You Know the Laws About Passing a Stopped School Bus?
Did you know an estimated 50,000 motor vehicles illegally pass New York State school buses -->