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Many different possible conditions could cause a veteran to be approved for benefits. The Department of Veteran’s Affairs often referred to as the VA, has criteria that it goes by to determine eligibility for benefits. If approved, a veteran will receive disability compensation every month. The amount received will be determined by the percentage of… Read more

The laws in the country surrounding the use of marijuana are rapidly changing. Currently, there is legislation in Wisconsin proposed to legalize the use of the substance. While it is unknown if this will pass, Wisconsin wouldn’t be the first state to legalize marijuana for recreational use.  When it comes to worker’s compensation benefits, things… Read more

It happens every year. The summer goes by too quickly, and before you know it, it’s Labor Day weekend. And while this weekend typically packs some fun in the sun, you know that it’s the last big weekend of summer. All good things must come to an end.  But before we say goodbye to summer,… Read more

If there’s anything that the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us, it’s that we can’t accurately predict the future. Just when the country appeared to be easing out of the pandemic, the Delta variant has brought the virus back to the forefront.  But for many Americans, COVID never did wane. For a small percentage of the… Read more

Veterans who served in Southeast Asia – primarily referred to as Iraq and Afghanistan veterans – and other surrounding areas may now be approved for veteran’s benefits if they are suffering from specific conditions. The VA has announced that it has begun processing claims as early as Aug. 2 for veterans dealing with asthma, rhinitis,… Read more

Being unable to work due to a physical or mental limitation makes life even more difficult than it has to be. It’s one thing to be limited due to an injury or something else, but losing income that you and your family rely on puts a severe strain on everyone.  Social security disability benefits (SSDI)… Read more

When someone is injured at work, they may default to using their paid time off, vacation, or sick time if they need to miss any days of work. While this is undoubtedly an option, according to Wisconsin law, an employer cannot require an employee to use their earned time off in this situation.  Wisconsin worker’s… Read more

If you don’t have an extended work history, you may be concerned if you will be eligible for benefits should you become disabled. It is true that the amount that someone who is approved for benefits can expect to receive per month is directly related to their work history.  Contrary to what many people believe,… Read more

A recall has been issued for several versions of a ventilator used by many people in the United States. These specific Phillips Respironics ventilators have been known to be issued to veterans in large quantities.  Specifically, the recall lists the following ventilators manufactured before April 26, 2021, on the recall:  Continuous Ventilator Trilogy 100 Trilogy… Read more