by Mark Wasserbauer | Jan 29, 2019 | Government, Politics
Some of our most important work is conducted with the members of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs. These two panels have jurisdiction over veterans and survivor compensation programs, readjustment benefits for service members, VA medical...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Jan 23, 2019 | Government, Legislative, Veterans
A long fight ended abruptly on Monday when the US Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from Veterans and private contractors who claim that exposure to smoke from burn pits made them sick. The justices left in place a ruling by the lower courts that prevents more...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Jan 15, 2019 | Uncategorized, Veterans
For those veterans affected by the partial government shutdown, the US Department of Veterans Affairs issued a statement yesterday with a link to resources available to help. “We recognize that many of our fellow Veterans, who are also government employees...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Jan 14, 2019 | National Guard
On 13 Jan 2019 CMSgt Paul D. Kessler, Minnesota State Command Chief, has announced the 2019 Minnesota Air National Guard Outstanding Airmen of the Year winners. These fine Airmen were selected based on criteria that considered our Core Values, J-O-B performance,...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Jan 13, 2019 | Benefits, Retirement, Veterans
Payment rates for VA Disability Compensation, Special Monthly Compensation, Dependency and Indemnity Compensation and similar programs increased in 2019. Click here to view the new rates which were payable in the January 1 check.