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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At West & Dunn, it has always been our mission to provide a healthy work environment that recognizes the needs of our employees and their families. As the government response to COVID-19 continues to unfold, we must be flexible and accommodating for our employees, especially those with young children who are now unable to attend
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Given the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, West & Dunn wishes to provide some helpful information regarding potential legal implications for businesses. Any organization with employees should of course have the safety and welfare of those employees in mind, and all diligent steps should be taken on their behalf. Additionally, we recognize that any business, regardless
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