Honoring our PACT Act of 2022

Veteran Service Organizations File Lawsuit to Compel VA to Amend its Character of Discharge Regulations

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Washington, D.C., Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, two veterans service organizations filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit to compel the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to issue regulations amending the VA’s Character of Discharge process.

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  • Washington, D.C., Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, two veterans service organizations filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit to compel the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to issue regulations amending the VA’s Character of Discharge process.
  • Under the current rules, thousands of veterans with less than honorable discharges are unjustly denied VA benefits.
  • Less than honorable discharges often result from minor disciplinary infractions that are symptomatic of trauma or experiences of injustice during military service.
  • Joseph Effiong, a Marine Corps combat veteran who deployed twice to Iraq, was denied VA benefits because of his less than honorable discharge and the regulations that the VA long ago agreed to amend.

Wounded Warriors Family Support Forms Charity Partnership with Veterans Help Group

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Family support is Wounded Warriors Family Support’s mission, which has led to a charity partnership with Veterans Help Group.

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  • Family support is Wounded Warriors Family Support’s mission, which has led to a charity partnership with Veterans Help Group.
  • “We receive many calls from veterans who are confused or need some direction when they pursue disability compensation through the VA,” Wounded Warriors Family Support CEO and President Kate McCauley said.
  • Veterans Help Group, based in Clearwater, Florida, has assisted more than 7,000 veterans from all 50 states, who have received over $100 million in benefits.
  • "The mission of Wounded Warriors Family Support resonates deeply with our team, and we are proud to become partners in serving those who have served," Veterans Help Group Board Member Joe Waring said.

This Week in Policy & Public Interest News: 11 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, August 25, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the policy and public interest industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • When it comes to the PACT Act – one of the largest expansions of health care for veterans in US – misinformation about eligibility and filing claims exists.
  • This misinformation continues to confuse veterans or their survivors, and, as a result, some who may be eligible for expanded benefits are not receiving them.
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The Bob Woodruff Foundation Publishes Understanding the PACT Act to Address Confusion Surrounding Eligibility and Benefits Under the Law

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Additionally, only one-fourth of veterans felt confident in navigating and accessing the benefits provided by the PACT Act.

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  • Additionally, only one-fourth of veterans felt confident in navigating and accessing the benefits provided by the PACT Act.
  • addresses common misperceptions about the PACT Act, such as the belief that you must pay someone to apply for benefits.
  • "The PACT Act significantly expands benefits and services for veterans who were exposed to toxic substances," said Anne Marie Dougherty, CEO of the Bob Woodruff Foundation.
  • We wrote Understanding the PACT Act to help accomplish that."

One Year Of The PACT Act Brings Improvements For Veterans’ Health And Disability Benefits, Reports Allsup

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Friday, August 4, 2023

“The PACT Act makes significant strides toward ensuring that all veterans receive the care and benefits they have earned, irrespective of when they served,” said Brett Buchanan, a U.S. Army veteran and Allsup VA-Accredited Claims Agent.

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  • “The PACT Act makes significant strides toward ensuring that all veterans receive the care and benefits they have earned, irrespective of when they served,” said Brett Buchanan, a U.S. Army veteran and Allsup VA-Accredited Claims Agent.
  • Since the PACT Act was implemented, VA-Accredited Claims Agents with Allsup have been critical allies for veterans navigating the VA disability appeals process when they receive a decision or denial from the VA and seek expert guidance on next steps.
  • “The PACT Act represents a shift in our approach to veterans’ service-related compensation benefits,” Buchanan explained.
  • If you or a veteran you know has questions about their options for VA disability benefits, please call 888-372-1190 or visit Veterans .Allsup.com.

Maximus Reports Fiscal Year 2023 Third Quarter Results

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Highlights for the third quarter of fiscal year 2023 include:

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  • Highlights for the third quarter of fiscal year 2023 include:
    Revenue increased 5.6% to $1.19 billion, compared to $1.13 billion for the prior year period.
  • Revenue for the third quarter of fiscal year 2023 increased 5.6% to $1.19 billion, compared to $1.13 billion for the prior year period.
  • For the third quarter of fiscal year 2023, operating margin was 4.9% and the adjusted operating margin was 6.9%.
  • The segment operating margin for the third quarter of fiscal year 2023 was 12.7%, compared to 10.4% reported for the prior year, and results this quarter slightly beat expectations.

EQS-News: Carbios incorporates its Purpose into company statutes and presents the results of its Special Meeting and Annual General Meeting of 22 June 2023

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

This Purpose underpins Carbios' business, which provides solutions to the environmental emergency of tackling plastic pollution.

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  • This Purpose underpins Carbios' business, which provides solutions to the environmental emergency of tackling plastic pollution.
  • Emmanuel Ladent, CEO of Carbios: "Since its inception, Carbios has always defined itself by the reason behind its activities: fighting plastic pollution.
  • To find out more about Carbios’ commitments, click here : https://www.carbios.com/en/our-commitments/
    The Special General Meeting convened on 22 June 2023 was unable to deliberate due to a lack of quorum.
  • The Annual and Extraordinary General Meeting convened on 22 June 2023 at the offices of Fieldfisher, 48 rue Cambon, 75001 Paris, was able to proceed:.

Ventus Selected as BETA Program Exhibitor for Collision Conference

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Monday, June 26, 2023

Toronto, Ontario, June 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ventus Respiratory Technologies , creator of the next generation of particulate respiratory protection for military, police, and first responders, is announcing that it has been selected as a BETA program exhibitor for this week’s Collision Conference.

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  • Toronto, Ontario, June 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ventus Respiratory Technologies , creator of the next generation of particulate respiratory protection for military, police, and first responders, is announcing that it has been selected as a BETA program exhibitor for this week’s Collision Conference.
  • ONE9 is Canada’s first and only venture capital fund and accelerator focused purely on national security and critical infrastructure technologies.
  • Collision is one of the world's largest tech conferences; it runs from June 26-29 at the Enercare Center in Toronto.
  • The BETA program selects the best post-launch companies from 19 different industries based on growth potential, impact, product, team, pitch quality, and cool factor.

Ventus Ramps Up Field Trials of its TR2 Respirator Following CE Certification

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Toronto, Ontario, May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ventus Respiratory Technologies , creator of the next generation of particulate respiratory protection for military, police, and first responders, is announcing that it has kicked off multiple international field trials for its TR2 respirator, following the CE certification of the product in February.

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  • Toronto, Ontario, May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ventus Respiratory Technologies , creator of the next generation of particulate respiratory protection for military, police, and first responders, is announcing that it has kicked off multiple international field trials for its TR2 respirator, following the CE certification of the product in February.
  • Trials and evaluations are underway with elite forces in Germany, Italy, France, the UK, Hungary, and the Netherlands.
  • Initial feedback from end users has been positive, particularly regarding the TR2’s design and form factor, which is lightweight, low-burden, and interoperable with existing communications and protective equipment.
  • Data-driven results from the multiple field trials currently taking place are expected at the end of June.

Special Operations Association of America, alongside 20 other VSOs sends letter to Congress urging justice for veterans and their families exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejune

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Monday, May 22, 2023

WASHINGTON, May 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Wednesday, May 17th, Special Operations Association of America (SOAA) with the support of 20 other VSO’s wrote letters to the leadership of the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and the Judiciary urging action on behalf of over one million members of the Uniformed Services, their family members, retirees, and survivors seeking justice for toxic water exposure at Camp Lejune.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Wednesday, May 17th, Special Operations Association of America (SOAA) with the support of 20 other VSO’s wrote letters to the leadership of the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and the Judiciary urging action on behalf of over one million members of the Uniformed Services, their family members, retirees, and survivors seeking justice for toxic water exposure at Camp Lejune.
  • The aforementioned VSO’s strongly supported the passage of the Camp Lejune Justice Act, which was signed into law included in the historic PACT Act nearly nine months ago.
  • However, since the passage, the Navy has not settled any of the cases .
  • “SOAA will continue the fight until every veteran who was poisoned by their own government gets justice.”