Author Archives: Andrew Finkelstein
Congress Approves $10 Million for Gulf War Illness Research
USA Today, by Kelly Kennedy – Congress has approved dedicating $10 million to research the -->
More Women in Combat Means More Mothers with PTSD
The percentage of women in the military has doubled in the last 30 years, with -->
Distracted Driving Not Getting Better
For all the criticism and bans, texting by drivers just keeps increasing, especially among younger -->
Rise in Vets with PTSD From Two Wars Strains Resources
By Greg Zoroya, USA Today: Ten thousand combat veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder flooded into -->
Groundbreaking Research Looks at how Blasts Injure Brain
Can servicemembers who are near explosions, but don’t receive a blow to the head, still -->
Suit Targets Care at VA
November 20, 2011, by Terrie Morgan-Besecker (Times Leader) – To the U.S. Marines, former Sgt. -->
Setback for Veterans: Mental Health Ruling is Withdrawn
L.A. Now, by Carol Williams: A federal appeals court Wednesday withdrew its May ruling that -->
Low-Cost Buses Found To Have High Fatality Rate
A recent article in the New York Times addressed the high incidence of fatal accidents -->
Gulf War Illness Washington Update
Written by Anthony Hardie There’s lot happening right now on behalf of veterans of the -->
Senate Passes Veterans Jobs Bill
Written by Rosalind Helderman November 10, 2011 (Washington Post) – On the eve of Veterans -->
Nov. 15, 2011 – Ronald Rosenkranz Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Westbury, NY, November 13, 2011 –(PR.com)– Ronald Rosenkranz, of Marlboro, New York, has recently been -->
Veterans’ Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)
From DAV: On October 18, 2011, it was announced that there would be a 3.6% -->
Obama To Promote Ways For Veterans To Find Work
Associated Press by Ken Thomas: President Barack Obama is promoting new ways to help veterans -->
Salmonella Contaminated Dog and Cat Food Poses Human Risks
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has opened a nationwide investigation into the growing number -->
Nov. 4, 2011 – Finkelstein and Partners contributes to Food Frenzy
NEWBURGH – The partners and staff of Finkelstein and Partners, LLP, participated in the third -->
For Injured Veterans, Healing in Service to Others
New York Times Article by James Dao: While working with refugees and landmine survivors in -->
A Veteran Commits Suicide Every 80 Minutes
Center For A New American Security Study Reveals Startling Statistic.” by Ken Smith A veteran -->
VA Updates Information Sharing Rule with DOD
Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 | Posted by Veterans Today The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) -->
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Announces Recall of Bulk Turkish Pine Nuts Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
On October 26, 2011, Wegmans Food Markets, Inc ordered a recall of approximately 5,000 lbs. -->
Agent Orange: Nehmer and its Progeny
In 1986 a class action suit was filed against the VA by veterans and their -->