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02/09/2025

https://www.armytimes.com/veterans/military-history/2025/09/02/he-was-bayoneted-in-guam-shot-on-iwo-now-at-100-he-is-a-sergeant/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tw_at

At just 16, Frank S. Wright lied about his age to join the Marine Corps and went on to see combat on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Guam and Iwo Jima.

02/09/2025

https://www.stripes.com/history/2025-09-02/v-j-day-national-wwii-memorial-18954915.html

A celebration at the National World War II Memorial marked V-J Day, the official end of World War II in 1945.

29/08/2025

National Veterans Legal Services Program - NVLSP had a great day at Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs 5th Annual Commander’s Conference in Lexington, KY! Many thanks to our colleagues for a very warm welcome and dedication to serving our veterans !

Pictured below:
National Veterans Legal Services Program Executive Director Paul Wright shares his insights with veterans advocates

National Veterans Legal Services Program Director of Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) Litigation Stacy Tromble discusses TDIU with attendees

Lily Patteson, General Counsel KDVA and National Veterans Legal Services Program Executive Director Paul Wright

26/08/2025

https://www.stripes.com/veterans/obituaries/2025-08-24/last-surviving-wwii-ace-pilot-18865072.html

Rep. Adrian Smith greets Congressional Gold Medal recipient Donald McPherson at the ceremonies in 2015. (Dave Lyons, Beatrice Daily Sun via AP) ADAMS, Neb. — A World War II veteran from Nebraska believed to be America’s last surviving “ace” pilot because he shot down five enemy planes has di...

25/08/2025

National Veterans Legal Services Program - NVLSP Issues FAQ for Veterans on Retroactive Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) under Supreme Court Unanimous Ruling on Soto v. United States https://nvlsp.org/nvlsp-issues-faq-for-veterans-on-retroactive-combat-related-special-compensation-crsc-under-supreme-court-unanimous-ruling-on-soto-v-united-states/

20/08/2025

Don't forget to register for National Veterans Legal Services Program - NVLSP August webinar, "The Presumptions of Soundness and Aggravation" from August 26-28th. Learn more here:

Webinars for Attorneys, Agents and Veterans Service Officers (VSO) Upcoming Live Webinars NVLSP hosts live webinars on ten different topics in veterans law each year, such as: Advocacy Strategies for Service Connection Claims based on Military Sexual Trauma (MST) and How to Spot Common VA Errors. At...

14/08/2025

Kime MMilitary.comReports Caregivers Sue VA over Denial of Benefits

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Survivors of veterans who died from service-connected conditions have filed a class action seeking changes to a VA practice of dropping caregiver application appeals when loved ones pass away.

14/08/2025

Don't miss National Veterans Legal Services Program - NVLSP August webinar, "The Presumptions of Soundness and Aggravation" from August 26-28th. Learn more here:

Webinars for Attorneys, Agents and Veterans Service Officers (VSO) Upcoming Live Webinars NVLSP hosts live webinars on ten different topics in veterans law each year, such as: Advocacy Strategies for Service Connection Claims based on Military Sexual Trauma (MST) and How to Spot Common VA Errors. At...

12/08/2025

Caregivers Challenge VA’s Denial of Benefits to Caregivers after Veterans’ Deaths -Class Actions Seeks to Represent Untold Number of Caregivers Who Appealed Denials from the VA’s Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers National Veterans Legal Services Program - NVLSP Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTDLtd.

Class Actions Seeks to Represent Untold Number of Caregivers Who Appealed Denials from the VA’s Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 12, 2025 WASHINGTON, DC – Two former caregivers of veterans filed motions for class actions in federal court yes...

09/08/2025

On , great day to highlight National Veterans Legal Services Program - NVLSP Veterans Benefits Manual, the most comprehensive treatise on veterans law. • DYK, it takes a team of over 40 contributors and editors to meticulously review and edit the 2200 page book annually? Learn more here: https://nvlsp.org/nvlsp-releases-its-2024-2025-veterans-benefits-manual/

07/08/2025

Today we honor the brave men and women who were injured in battle or killed in action and were bestowed the Purple Heart. Profoundly grateful for their service and sacrifice.

Learn more about the history of the medal here:

George Washington created what is now the oldest military award, an honor that would come to be known as the Purple Heart, 243 years ago Thursday.

04/08/2025

Today we celebrate the U.S. Coast Guard's 235th birthday! We salute the bravery and commitment of the courageous men and women who served and continue to serve!