On April 7, 2020, Wisconsin voters took to the polls and overwhelmingly voted to adopt “Marsy’s Law,” which amends Wisconsin’s Constitution in a manner that claims to protect victims’ rights. At first glance, the proposal appears beneficial. It promises to give crime victims the constitutional right to enforce their rights in court during the criminal […]
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This article was originally published by Shana Dunn as a guest contributor with The Havok Journal on April 16, 2020. For many service-connected veterans, the impact of the service-connected disability on the ability to function in the workplace does not match up with the level of compensation provided by VA. VA regulations state that the purpose of the VA
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Despite legitimate efforts from both veterans’ advocates and the Board of Veterans’ Appeals, the phrase “protected environment” in the context of a claim for total disability and individual unemployability (TDIU) remains undefined. Because VA adjudicators and veterans’ advocates have not yet provided a definition that can withstand review at the Veterans Court, action is needed from VA
While the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted much of normal life, the VA disability benefits system is still open and processing claims. According to VA’s most recent Veterans Benefits Newsletter, the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) continues to provide services and decide claims despite the ongoing pandemic through the increased use of virtual technology. THE BOARD AND VETERANS
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On April 3, 2020, HOV Veterans Podcast published an interview with West & Dunn attorney Travis James West about COVID-19, life as a Ranger, and things vets should think about when filing a claim for benefits with the VA. Listen to the Podcast below or click on this link: Travis West “West & Dunn: Backflips to Ranger Batt”
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On the heels of last week’s Safer at Home Order, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has again issued an Order impacting Wisconsin landlords. This latest Order imposes a 60-day ban on the commencement of eviction actions based on a tenant’s inability to pay rent. In addition, landlords are prohibited from serving any notice terminating tenancy, such as a 5-Day
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On March 24, 2020, Wisconsin’s Governor, Tony Evers, issued Emergency Order # 12- “Safer At Home Order””. The Order is intended to slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID19) by requiring Wisconsin residents to practice certain forms of social distancing and quarantining. The Order will become effective statewide at 8:00 a.m. on March 25, and unless
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Occasionally a veteran’s claim for disability compensation must be appealed to the US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, commonly called the “Veterans Court” or the “Court” for short. Cases pending before the Court use a modified version of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, and can often be confusing for those who are unfamiliar
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As part of their ongoing effort to broaden the range of services available to their respective clients, West & Dunn and the Letendre Group are proud to announce the formation of an “Of Counsel” relationship between the firms. This Of Counsel arrangement will allow both firms to collaborate in serving clients with a wide variety
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