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VETERANS BENEFITS FIRM GANG and ASSOCIATES, LLC EXPANDS WITH TWO NEW ATTORNEYS

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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HACETTSTOWN, N.J., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gang and Associates, LLC announces the addition of two new attorneys, Brandon A. Jonas and Jennifer M. Wagman. Both will represent veterans and their families in the pursuit of benefits owed to them by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

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  • Both will represent veterans and their families in the pursuit of benefits owed to them by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
  • "Brandon's deep knowledge of VA procedures and his appellate expertise are major assets to our clients," said Eric Gang, founder of Gang and Associates, LLC.
  • "Jennifer is a committed veteran advocate who has devoted her career to improving the lives of veterans and their families," said Gang.
  • "Brandon's deep knowledge of VA procedures and his appellate expertise are major assets to our clients," said Eric Gang, founder of Gang and Associates, LLC.

Veterans Offered Tips and Strategy on Maximizing Disability Benefits at Town Hall Hosted by CCK

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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PROVIDENCE, R.I., Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick (CCK) , the country's leading veterans benefit law firm and a national leader in public interest law, hosted a virtual Town Hall offering tips and strategies to veterans who are seeking to maximize their disability benefits.

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  • PROVIDENCE, R.I., Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick (CCK) , the country's leading veterans benefit law firm and a national leader in public interest law, hosted a virtual Town Hall offering tips and strategies to veterans who are seeking to maximize their disability benefits.
  • The Town Hall focused on service-disabled veterans who may be eligible for compensation benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
  • "At CCK, our goal is to provide veterans with the tips and best practices for obtaining their rightful benefits.
  • Hennings, a recognized national leader in veterans law and veterans benefits, described the qualifications for VA disability compensation and how to apply for these benefits.

Texas Vets Invited to Participate in Free Town Hall with Country's Leading Veterans Benefit Law Firm

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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HOUSTON, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, July 12thChisholm, Chisholm, & Kilpatrick (CCK) - one of the nation's leading veterans benefit claim law firms - will host a Town Hall webinar centered around veterans benefits available in Texas. The event will be hosted by Dallas Aguiar, Accredited Claims Agent, and Brad Hennings, a CCK Partner, at the firm's downtown Houston office. The two experts will explore a wide variety of benefits including financial assistance, housing, educational, and recreational, among others.

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  • Town Hall will offer vets information and support about the unique services and advantages available to veterans living in Texas and how to navigate them.
  • HOUSTON, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, July 12th Chisholm, Chisholm, & Kilpatrick (CCK) - one of the nation's leading veterans benefit claim law firms - will host a Town Hall webinar centered around veterans benefits available in Texas.
  • CCK is the largest practicing VA-accredited Veterans Law firm in the country.
  • The Town Hall will be hosted via Zoom on July 12th, 2023 at 3 p.m. at CDT.

DAV announces national leadership change

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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ERLANGER, Ky., April 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, DAV (Disabled American Veterans) announced a change in its senior appointed national staff position as National Adjutant and CEO Marc Burgess announced his retirement after more than a quarter-century of dedicated service on behalf of his fellow veterans, their families and survivors.

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  • ERLANGER, Ky., April 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, DAV (Disabled American Veterans) announced a change in its senior appointed national staff position as National Adjutant and CEO Marc Burgess announced his retirement after more than a quarter-century of dedicated service on behalf of his fellow veterans, their families and survivors.
  • National Commander Joe Parsetich named National Headquarters Executive Director Barry Jesinoski as the organization’s next national adjutant effective June 1, 2023.
  • The Marine Corps veteran replacing Burgess is known far and wide for his vast leadership, knowledge and executive capabilities.
  • Jesinoski began his DAV career as a member of Class II at the National Service Officer Training Academy at Denver in 1995.

Prominent veterans service organizations issue Independent Budget recommendations for the Department of Veterans Affairs

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Monday, February 7, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Leadingveterans service organizations (VSOs) DAV (Disabled American Veterans) , Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) , and the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) today released The Independent Budget Recommendations for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) FY 2023 and FY 2024 .

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Leadingveterans service organizations (VSOs) DAV (Disabled American Veterans) , Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) , and the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) today released The Independent Budget Recommendations for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) FY 2023 and FY 2024 .
  • "In this environment, we made cautious recommendations based on historical trends to ensure the needs of our nation's ill and injured veterans are met."
  • "While this year's report is now complete, it is now imperative Congress and VA work together, along with veterans service organizations and other veterans stakeholders to put veterans interests on the top of their list."
  • Founded in 1899, the congressionally chartered VFW is comprised entirely of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, Guard and Reserve forces.

Jacksonville Attorney Stacey Clark Joins Hill & Ponton

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Monday, August 9, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hill & Ponton announced today the addition of attorney Stacey Clark to the firm's growing legal team.

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hill & Ponton announced today the addition of attorney Stacey Clark to the firm's growing legal team.
  • In the past thirty years, Hill & Ponton have handled more than 30,000 claims and recovered more than $300 million on behalf of its clients
    Before joining Hill & Ponton, Stacey Clark specialized in veterans and social security disability claims during her time as a seniorattorney with Morgan and Morgan.
  • "Stacey Clark brings a depth of knowledge about veterans and social security disability benefits law, combined with more than 10 years of hands-on experience in the field," said Matthew Hill, Managing Partner, Hill & Ponton.
  • She also serves on the Board of Directors and as External Affairs Committee Chair with Jacksonville Area Legal Aid.

The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program Announces New Member Of The Executive Board

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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Effective immediately, Mr. Spataro will take over as the National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP) member on TVC's Executive Board upon the departure of Bart Stichman, who has served in that role since 2017.

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  • Effective immediately, Mr. Spataro will take over as the National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP) member on TVC's Executive Board upon the departure of Bart Stichman, who has served in that role since 2017.
  • He has also represented veterans before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the Board of Veterans' Appeals, and VA Regional Offices.
  • The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program (TVC) is a leading national 501(c)(3) charity providing free legal services in federal venues for veterans in need.
  • TVC operates a federal Veterans Pro Bono Program on behalf of the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims to represent pro se veterans denied care, benefits, or compensation earned from military service.

Timing Is Key To Success With Veterans Disability Appeals, Allsup Reports

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Wednesday, May 13, 2020
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Belleville, Illinois, May 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Although the country is in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, veterans options for filing their VA disability appeals are providing more timely results in the VA disability compensation program, according to experts with Allsup Veterans Disability Appeal Services .

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  • Belleville, Illinois, May 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Although the country is in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, veterans options for filing their VA disability appeals are providing more timely results in the VA disability compensation program, according to experts with Allsup Veterans Disability Appeal Services .
  • We are a little over one year into seeing how veterans new disability appeals options are serving the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and one of the benefits is seeing disability benefits decisions come through more quickly for veterans, said Brett Buchanan, VA-accredited claims agent for Allsup.
  • This is the best time to pursue your VA disability benefits, dont delay your VA disability appeal simply because of the pandemic, Buchanan added.
  • For more assistance with your veterans disability appeal, call Allsup Veterans Disability Appeal Services at (888) 372-1190.

Veterans Now Six Months Into New VA Appeals Modernization, Aiming For Quicker Decisions, Allsup Reports

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Thursday, August 29, 2019
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The Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 (AMA) was signed into law Aug. 23, 2017, and took effect in February this yearsignificantly reshaping the appeals process for veterans seeking service-connected disability benefits.

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  • The Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 (AMA) was signed into law Aug. 23, 2017, and took effect in February this yearsignificantly reshaping the appeals process for veterans seeking service-connected disability benefits.
  • VA Appeals Modernization is long overdue and a landmark change for our countrys veterans.
  • With proper guidance, newly defined VA appeals options and specific timelines outlined, veterans will have more confidence in the outcome of their claim for benefits.
  • VA Appeals Modernization gives veterans some important protections, including having one year to file an appeal, rather than just 60 days under the old system.

Minister O'Regan appoints New Chair and Deputy Chair to the Veterans Review and Appeal Board

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Thursday, July 5, 2018
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The Honourable Seamus O'Regan, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, today announced the appointment of Christopher McNeil of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia as the new Chair of the Veterans Review and Appeal Board .

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  • The Honourable Seamus O'Regan, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, today announced the appointment of Christopher McNeil of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia as the new Chair of the Veterans Review and Appeal Board .
  • The Veterans Review and Appeal Board is the administrative tribunal that provides Veterans, Canadian Armed Forces and Royal Canadian Mounted Police members, and their families, with an independent appeal process for disability benefits decisions made by Veterans Affairs Canada.
  • The Board provides Veterans with two levels of hearings: Review and Appeal.
  • Board members conduct Review hearings across the country where Veterans can give oral testimony and present new evidence in support of their case.