Category Archives: Veterans Services

Veterans with ‘bad paper’ discharges seek help from Congress

By Martin C. Evans: A bill, introduced last June by Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.), would -->

Bill favors asbestos industry over sick vets, groups say

By Travis J. Tritten: Critics say a bill moving through the House this week would -->

Overdue overhaul for UCMJ

Military Times Editorial: Since its creation in 1950, the Uniform Code of Military Justice — with -->

In the War against Sexual Assault, the Army Keeps Shooting Itself in the Foot

by Craig Whitlock, Washington Post: For the past two years, the Pentagon has acknowledged having a -->

After years VA now considering PTSD as factor in discharges

By David O’Reilly:  Thanks to a federal lawsuit brought last year on behalf of five -->

New survey finds significant number of veterans with PTSD and TBI

A new survey of 23,000 injured service members finds post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic -->

VA wrongly tells veterans they’re dead, cuts off benefits

By Tamara Lush:  Mike Rieker, a 69-year-old Navy veteran who served in Vietnam, relies on -->

VA Secretary Misstates the Number of Wait-Time Manipulation Disciplinary Actions–Again

By Michelle Ye Hee Lee:  In a speech about the state of VA, McDonald said the -->

VSG Wishes to Express its Sincere Thanks to All of Our Veterans

This Veterans’ Day we celebrate the men and women who have served in the armed -->

Senate Bill Proposes Expanding VA Telehealth Services Across State Lines

by Heather Landi: A bill introduced in the U.S. Senate aims to improve healthcare access for veterans -->

Holding bureaucrats accountable for Camp Lejeune failures

By Senator Richard Burr: This week, when I testify along with retired Marine Master Sergeant Jerry -->

Report: VA executives misused reimbursement programs

By Leo Shane, III: Senior executives with the Department of Veterans Affairs misused interoffice moves to -->

A Memorable 9-11 Tribute in Newburgh

In 2008 Nancy Morgan founded Finkelstein & Partner’s Veterans Services Group after witnessing first hand -->

VSG Win: Veteran granted 100% Service Connection for PTSD Caused by Military Sexual Trauma

The veteran served in the U.S. Army from 1974-1975.  During that time, she was drugged -->

VSG Win! Veteran’s Hearing Loss Appeal Granted

The combat veteran served active duty from 1964 to 1968 in Vietnam.  He sustained hearing -->

VA/DoD Online Service Tops 5 Million Users

WASHINGTON – Participation in the joint Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Defense -->

Veterans Journal: VA may widen coverage tied to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune

By George W. Reilly:  The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced that it will begin -->

A Simple Way to Reduce VA Waiting Lists

by Nasser Gayed:  Wall Street Journal: Veterans who see private doctors should be able to fill -->

H.R. 571, Veterans Affairs Retaliation Prevention Act of 2015

H.R. 571 would limit the amount of awards and bonuses paid to employees of the -->

Brain Injury Center Seeks ‘Champions’ to Share Personal Stories

By Robyn Mincher, Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center:The Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center (DVBIC) is -->

Problems Keep Piling up for Veterans Affairs Department

By Matthew Daly: The Department of Veterans Affairs faces a serious numbers problem — multiple, -->