40% of vets express concerns over military toxic exposures
Two months after the VA launched new medical screenings focused on military toxic exposure injuries, about 400,000 veterans have already reported potential health concerns related to those issues. VA physicians have screened more than 1 million patients since the beginning of November 2022. The five-minute survey is conducted with all veterans seeking care at VA health facilities and is designed to
look for any potential hidden health issues related to toxic exposure and highlight new benefits available to veterans with associated injuries.
Legislation to give veterans refurbished computers signed into law
A bipartisan bill to provide federal surplus and repairable computers to non-profit computer refurbishers, who will then repair and distribute these computers to veterans, students, and others in need,
was signed into law by President Biden. The Computers for Veterans and Students Act requires each nonprofit computer refurbisher receiving computers to provide training programs in the use of this technology.
118th Congress has more military veterans, but representation remains low
One of the largest cohorts of veterans in years is now on Capitol Hill. The 118th Congress will include 97 members with military experience representing 36 states, the biggest share
of veterans in the legislature since 2015. Groups working to recruit and elect veterans to public office said the makeup of the 118th Congress is promising. Five additional veterans will serve in this Congress compared to the last Congress, making up 18% of the legislature.
What families should know to prepare before a veteran's death
Surviving spouses and other family members of deceased veterans may be eligible for thousands of dollars a month in VA benefits. Collecting these benefits means someone has to know
what to do when the veteran passes away and where to locate important documents. However, there are ways to prepare your family to collect VA survivor benefits.
Didyou live or work at Camp Lejeune before 1987 and now have a health condition? You may be eligible to take legal action and seek a financial settlement from the U.S. government.
Why Now is a Good Time to File for VA Surviving Spouse Benefits
" Excellent service from beginning to end! I don't know what our family would have done without them. If you are looking for a VA attorney then look no further than W&W!
