Author Archives: Finkelstein & Partners
Experts Help Troops, Veterans With Substance Abuse and Mental Health Issues
Courtier-Journal, by Laura Ungar A team of Kentucky military and health care experts will work -->
Chamberlain Farm Produce, Inc. Recalls Cantaloupes
According to a press release issued on August 22, Chamberlain Farm Produce, Inc. of Owensville, -->
New mobile app helps patients with PTSD through prolonged exposure
The Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs have released PE (for prolonged exposure) Coach, a -->
Finding a job biggest challenge for veterans, survey finds
Washington Post, By Steve Vogel Despite a continued drop in the unemployment rate among Iraq- -->
Stricter Laws on Teenage Driving
The New York Times reported on August 13 that states are increasingly legislating away a -->
Staphylococcus Aureus in Colombian Style Cheese
On July 27, New York State Agriculture Commissioner Darrel J. Aubertine warned consumers in the -->
Ford Recalls 421,000 Escapes Over Unintended Acceleration Concern
On July 26, Ford launched a recall of 421,000 Escapes sold in the U.S. because of -->
Widow Obtains DIC Benefits Despite Separation from Veteran Prior to His Death
The widow was seeking dependency and indemnity compensation,(DIC) death pension and accrued benefits. The widow -->
Another VSG Win! Widow receives deceased Veteran’s Accrued Benefits.
The Veterans Services Group (VSG) represented the veteran for post traumatic stress disorder and colon -->
Law to Improve Breast Cancer Detection Signed
On July 23 2012, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed a piece of New York state -->
Backlog of VA disability claims grows despite effort to trim
By Aamer Madhani and Gregg Zoroya, USA TODAY 7/17/2012 WASHINGTON – Although the Obama administration -->
U.S. Senate passes bill to aid Camp Lejeune Marines
The Associated Press © July 18, 2012 RALEIGH, N.C. The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed -->
Gills Onions Issues Recall on Products Because of Possible Health Risk
July 25, 2012 Gills Onions has extended an earlier voluntary recall on diced, slivered and -->
Sartori Inspirations Issues Recall on Ciolo Products Because of Possible Health Risk
July 24, 2012 Sartori Inspirations, manufacturer of the Ciolo and Piccolo line of artisanal pesto, -->
Finkelstein & Partners’ Morgan Named to NYS Bar Association’s Special Committee on Veterans
Newburgh, NY – Andrew G. Finkelstein, managing partner of Finkelstein & Partners LLP, one of -->
Supplier Recalls Meatball Items Sold Through Deli
On July 10, Hannaford Supermarkets in Scarborough, Maine alerted customers to a recall issued by -->
Veterans’ Health: Beyond PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury
By Margaret Stone, Huffington Post: Over the past decade, the Department of Veterans Affairs and -->
Conn. Vet Wins Rare Appeal: Advocates Hope It Stirs More
Veterans Today, by Peggy McCarthy At 55, Stephen Norko says he was at “the lowest -->
Soldiers seeking routine medical care now get PTSD screening as well
By SETH ROBSON Stars and Stripes Published: July 5, 2012 The Army is asking soldiers -->
VA Officials Say Cost Too High to Fix Fiduciary Program
Houston Chronicle, by Lise Olse: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs opposes many of the -->