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DIC Survivor Benefits Guide, BVA Remand Insights, and One Granddaughter’s Tribute to Staff Sergeant Tony Ringus

Oct 29, 2025

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13 min read

DIC Survivor Benefits Guide, BVA Remand Insights, and One Granddaughter’s Tribute to Staff Sergeant Tony Ringus

Discover how DIC benefits honor fallen veterans’ families, what BVA remands mean for your claim, and how Staff Sergeant Tony Ringus’ bravery and resilience left a legacy that lives on through his granddaughter, Cassandra Crosby.

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Day of the Deployed: Honoring Service Abroad and Strength at Home

Oct 26, 2025

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9 min read

Day of the Deployed: Honoring Service Abroad and Strength at Home

On October 26, we honor the service members deployed overseas and the families who sustain them, reflecting on courage, connection, and sacrifice far from home.

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Hill & Ponton
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America’s Oldest WWII Veteran, What VA Decision Letters Mean, and Making Sense of VA Correspondence

Oct 22, 2025

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12 min read

America’s Oldest WWII Veteran, What VA Decision Letters Mean, and Making Sense of VA Correspondence

Inside: Richard Overton’s story of resilience, clear guidance on VA decision letters, and how to respond to VA letters.

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Chaplain Liteky’s Legacy, the VA Appeals Process Explained, and the Importance of Persistence

Oct 15, 2025

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12 min read

Chaplain Liteky’s Legacy, the VA Appeals Process Explained, and the Importance of Persistence

From battlefield bravery to lifelong conviction, plus expert guidance on filing stronger VA appeals and details on how tenacity during the appeals process helps you get results.

Hagen McMenemy
Hill & Ponton
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Bad Discharge? VA Benefits You May Still Get + BDD Tips

Oct 8, 2025

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11 min read

Bad Discharge? VA Benefits You May Still Get + BDD Tips

A WWII vet who made history, a smarter way to file your claim, and what a bad discharge doesn’t always mean.

Hagen McMenemy
Hill & Ponton
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Noah Galloway’s Story and What to Know About VA Prostate Cancer Ratings

Oct 1, 2025

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11 min read

Noah Galloway’s Story and What to Know About VA Prostate Cancer Ratings

An Iraq War vet’s resilience, what to know about prostate cancer ratings, and why a VA proposed reduction isn’t the final word.

Hagen McMenemy
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Day: Remembering the Origins of Advocacy and Brotherhood

Sep 29, 2025

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10 min read

Veterans of Foreign Wars Day: Remembering the Origins of Advocacy and Brotherhood

Today, we honor Veterans of Foreign Wars Day. We look back at the roots of the VFW, share Brigadier General Irving Hale’s story, and reflect on how generations of veterans built a legacy of care and community.

Hagen McMenemy
Hill & Ponton
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The Unstoppable Roy Benavidez + Essential Urinary Incontinence VA Ratings Info

Sep 24, 2025

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12 min read

The Unstoppable Roy Benavidez + Essential Urinary Incontinence VA Ratings Info

How Roy Benavidez rose from migrant worker to war hero despite doctors saying he'd never walk. Plus: VA urinary ratings you may not know about

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Livestream Happening This Afternoon | 1400 Hours EST

Sep 23, 2025

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1 min read

Livestream Happening This Afternoon | 1400 Hours EST

Join us later at 2 PM EST to connect with our legal team and get your VA claim questions answered live!

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POW/MIA Recognition Day: Honoring Courage, Sacrifice, and Unfinished Stories

Sep 19, 2025

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10 min read

POW/MIA Recognition Day: Honoring Courage, Sacrifice, and Unfinished Stories

Join us in honoring POW/MIA Recognition Day. We reflect on the meaning of the day, share Captain Lance Sijan’s story, and remember the families still waiting for closure.

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The Marlboro Marine's Story & Why Your DBQ Access May Be at Risk

Sep 17, 2025

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12 min read

The Marlboro Marine's Story & Why Your DBQ Access May Be at Risk

Meet the Marine behind one of the Iraq War's most famous photos, learn how DBQs can make or break your claim, and discover why new VA restrictions could complicate your path to benefits.

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Livestream Happening This Afternoon | 1400 Hours EST

Sep 16, 2025

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2 min read

Livestream Happening This Afternoon | 1400 Hours EST

Join us later at 2 PM EST to connect with our legal team and get your VA claim questions answered live!

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