Author Archives: Finkelstein & Partners

Brain Trauma to Affect One in Three NFL Players

The NFL has stated in federal court documents that it expects nearly a third of -->

Financial relief finally coming for Camp Lejeune toxic water victims

Renee Schoof, Stars & Stripes: WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs on Tuesday announced -->

Report: Services for Female Veterans Fall Short

ABC News, by Matthew Daly: The Veterans Affairs Department and other government agencies are not -->

VA to unveil new standardized disability claims forms

AirForce Times:  The Veterans Affairs Department is introducing new, standardized disability claims forms that officials -->

Discharge Upgrades May be Possible for Vets with PTSD

By Tom Philpott, Military.com:  As many as 80,000 veterans who suffered from post-traumatic stress and -->

FRA Proposes Rule to Strengthen Oil-By-Rail Safety

Federal officials are taking steps to prevent deadly incidents similar to the one that occurred -->

Can Concussions and Exercise Increase Your Chances of Developing ALS?

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis has been all over social media lately with the all familiar ice -->

VA secretary vows more changes, higher ranges of pay for doctors, nurses

By Jennifer Hlad, Stars & Stripes: SAN DIEGO — As part of the effort to -->

House clears increase in veterans’ disability payments

by Christina Marcos: The Hill:  The House on Tuesday evening cleared legislation to increase compensation -->

At tense VA hearing, doctors link delays to patient deaths

By Heath Druzin, Stars & Stripes:  WASHINGTON — At a heated Congressional hearing Wednesday, two -->

Autumn Health & Safety Tips

Fall into good habits this autumn! Follow these simple health and safety tips to keep -->

Government Mistakenly Withheld $2.4M in Disability From Vets

By Gregg Zoroya, USA Today: The federal government accidentally withheld $2.4 million out of September -->

VA announces 90-day plan to implement reforms

By Emily Wax-Thibodeaux: The Washington Post:  Robert McDonald, the newly appointed secretary of the sprawling -->

Do You Know the Laws About Passing a Stopped School Bus?

Did you know an estimated 50,000 motor vehicles illegally pass New York State school buses -->

Who is Responsible for Protecting Temporary Workers?

OSHA and NIOSH are aware of numerous preventable deaths and injuries involving temporary workers. For -->

RECALL: Kraft American Singles

According to the FDA website, Kraft has recalled its Kraft American Singles because a supplier -->

Sept 8th 2014: Our Attorneys Have Been Named to Super Lawyers 2014 for the Past Eight Years!

Thirteen of our attorneys have been named to the 2014 Super Lawyers list and three -->

Backpack Safety Tips for the Back to School Season

It’s important for parents to make safety a priority when shopping for school backpacks for -->

New Rules May Allow Benefits Long Denied to Vietnam-Era Veterans

NY Times: By Dave Philipps: Thousands of Vietnam-era veterans barred from receiving benefits because of -->

VA touts progress on suicides; data tell another story

By Dennis Wagner, USA Today:  Seven years ago, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs rejected -->

Two Deaths Reported with Ace Bayou Bean Bag Chairs

Ace Bayou has recently recalled their Ace Bayou Bean Bag Chairs due to suffocation and -->