Author Archives: Andrew Finkelstein

VA Extends Presumptive Service Connection to Gulf War, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced new regulations on September 29, 2010 extending -->

September 16, 2010: Two from Finkelstein & Partners Named Upstate Super Lawyers

Newburgh – Howard S. Finkelstein, founding partner of personal injury law firm Finkelstein & Partners -->

September 15, 2010: Finkelstein & Partners Employees Take on a Walking Wellness Challenge

NEWBURGH (September 15) – From the Times Herald-Record – Finkelstein & Partners, one of New -->

New Regs published adding to diseases caused by Agent Orange Exposure

VA issued regulations on August 31, 2010, adding Parkinson’s Disease and Ischemic Heart Disease to -->

Agent Orange Exposure Update

On August 2, 2010, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ordered the -->

Military’s Exit Exam to detect Brain Injury a “Coin Flip”

Congress dedicated $1.7 billion to treatment of brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder and passed -->

Soldiers suffering with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury termed “Walkie Talkies” by Military.

Just because many soldiers suffering with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury can still “walk” and “talk”, -->

Mild Traumatic Brain Injury is “Signature Wound” of ongoing war.

Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries are more difficult to detect which makes it easier for the -->

Military Failing to Diagnose Traumatic Brain Injuries

A vast majority of veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan suffer from Traumatic Brain Injuries -->

N.F.L. Asserts Greater Risks of Head Injury – This article copied from the 7/26/10 edition of the NY Times

N.F.L. Asserts Greater Risks of Head Injury By ALAN SCHWARZ Published: July 26, 2010 This article -->

New VA regulations for P.T.S.D. truly beneficial to Veterans?

The VA recently announced, and President Obama recently endorsed, new VA regulations concerning service connection -->

July 6, 2010: Bloom celebrates 25 years with Finkelstein & Partners

NEWBURGH (July 6) – Newburgh resident Ann Bloom recently celebrated her 25th anniversary as an -->

CERTIORARI GRANTED: FINKELSTEIN & PARTNERS TO WRITE AMICUS BRIEF TO U.S. SUPREME COURT IN HENDERSON CASE

The Supreme Court will hear the Henderson Case. Finkelstein & Partners will author an amicus -->

The Reasons I Do What I Do…

I couldn’t sleep last night.  I was anxious about six hearings I had in the -->

Cognitive Problems After Traumatic Brain Injury

What is cognition? Cognition is the act of knowing or thinking. It includes the ability -->

Driving After a Traumatic Brain Injury

Driving After Traumatic Brain Injury Driving is an important part of a person’s independent lifestyle -->

Sleep and TBI

How common are sleep problems following a TBI? Many people who have brain injuries suffer -->

Understanding TBI

What is a brain injury? Traumatic brain injury (TBI) refers to damage to the brain -->

Facts About Traumatic Brain Injury

What is a traumatic brain injury? A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is defined as a blow or jolt -->

S. 3192, the Fair Access to Veterans Benefits Act of 2010 has been proposed

Previously on this blog, I reported on my firm’s involvement in preparing and submitting an -->