Chairman Takano in addressing the committee stated, “This Congress, we have an incredible opportunity to build on this Committee’s work to guarantee veterans access to high-quality, timely care and the benefits they deserve. Today’s veterans population is more diverse than ever before, a testament to the shifting demographic strength of our nation’s service members. With these…
Mickey Rooney started out as a member of his parent’s vaudeville act when he was only 17 months old. He made his first film appearance at the age of 6 and was a star by the time he turned 17. He had an incredible career spanning across 9 decades and seemed to have it all. …
30 hearings have been held by the Senate VA Committee on the implementation of the VA Mission Act, current state of the VA, and to consider important nominations. What changes come with the VA Mission Act? According to the joint VA committee the VA Mission Act’s purpose is to bring more care to more veterans…
Most think of a power of attorney as a late in life tool that is part of estate planning. While this is the reason that most have a power of attorney in place, many are missing some of the advantages that make a power of attorney a must for everyone no matter what stage of…
Story by Marianna Brown Bettman, Professor of Practice Emerita at the University of Cincinnati College of Law Embassy Healthcare (“Embassy”) operates a nursing home where Robert Bell stayed before he died. Robert signed an admission agreement with Embassy on January 9, 2014. The terms of that agreement make Robert responsible for payment in full for any…
The VA Mission Act is written to give veterans access to quality care by streamlining all VA programs into one cohesive system. The goal being that with one system veterans will receive comprehensive care that will include community services along with medical and mental health providers. One of the biggest wins for veterans is the removal…
