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Attorney Joe Whitcomb Wins Case at U.S. Court of Appeals

On January 22, 2024, Attorney Joe Whitcomb won a decision on behalf of his client, Jason Lambro, a studio technician who worked under a series of contracts for Voice of America, at the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. Attorney Whitcomb argued that...

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Common Employment Issues Veterans Face After Service

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What Are the Most Common Employment Issues Veterans Face After Service?

Understanding Employment Transition Challenges for Veterans Transitioning to Civilian Workforce For many veterans, the shift from a military to a...

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Long v Wilkie - Functional impact assessment

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Long v Wilkie - Functional impact assessment

Long v Wilkie Air Force Veteran takes his Claim to court Air Force veteran Walter G. Long recently took his claim, Long v. Wilkie, to the Court of...

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Transfer of SDVOSB-VOSB CVE Verification to SBA

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Transfer of SDVOSB-VOSB CVE Verification to SBA

Transfer of SDVOSB-VOSB Certification to SBA: What You Need to Know The recent transfer of the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)...

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Guide to Filing a Request for Equitable Adjustment (REA) in Government Contracts

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A Comprehensive Guide to Filing a Request for Equitable Adjustment (REA) in Government Contracts

Government contracts can be intricate and subject to changes along the way. When modifications or adjustments are required, it is crucial for...

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Appeal Against the Board of Veterans' Appeals

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Foster v McDonough: An Appeal Against the Board of Veterans' Appeals

Foster v McDonough: An Appeal Against the Board of Veterans' Appeals Fred W. Foster recently filed an appeal against the Board of Veterans' Appeals...

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Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Opinions Part 4

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Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Opinions Part 4

Garner v. Tran In the case of Garner v. Tran, Ronald V. Garner has filed an appeal against the decision of the Board of Veterans' Appeals, which...

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Court of Appelas for Veterans Claims Decisions, Part 3

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Court of Appelas for Veterans Claims Decisions, Part 3

Snider v. McDonough In Snider v. McDonough, 35 Vet.App. 1 (2021), Patricia K. Snider appealed a decision that denied her husband a total disability...

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Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Decisions Part 2

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Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Decisions Part 2

Rouse v. McDonough In July 2019, Joe D. Rouse, an Army veteran, was denied TDIU (Total Disability Individual Unemployability) benefits by the Board...

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Recent CAVC Opinions on Veterans Benefits Appeals

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Recent CAVC Opinions on Veterans Benefits Appeals

Stern v. McDonough In a recent case, Stern v. McDonough, Louis J. Stern is appealing a decision made by the Board of Veterans' Appeals. This decision...

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