Veterans’ Issues

Waiting lists for ill or disabled veterans continue to be long. The number of vets waiting 30 to 60 days for non-emergency treatment and care is virtually unchanged from this past summer. The number of appointments taking over 90 days to complete has nearly doubled...

The sacrifices made by Georgia veterans and their families are second to none. Veterans put everything on the line to serve their country, at the risk of losing their life and limb. These risks are all too real, as many veterans return from their tours of duty with...

The Social Security disability system provides a very important function for many disabled individuals who are not able to work as a result of their disability. There are special considerations related to veterans and Social Security Disability, especially regarding...

There are few individuals who have done more to gain the respect of Georgia residents than local veterans. Veterans have put everything on the line for their country, including their lives and personal health. While their sacrifice is appreciated by Georgia residents,...

As discussed previously in this blog, Georgia veterans have a variety of benefits available at their disposal for which they may be eligible. However, it is important that veterans understand the differences between separate kinds of benefits and what Social Security...

While another Veterans Day has come and gone, many Georgia residents remain mindful of those who serve. The sacrifices made by veterans are virtually unmatched by any other group in society, as veterans put their lives on the line to serve the country they love. Among...

There are few individuals more respected by Fayetteville residents than veterans. These individuals have put their life on the line for the benefit of their fellow citizens, and many have paid a dear price by coming home with service-related injuries and wounds. In...

While the horrors of war and combat are frequently written about, few civilians can truly understand how events participated in and witnessed during war can adversely impact one's life. Active military service members and veterans frequently suffer physically and...

The men and women who serve and have served in our nation's armed forces deserve the utmost respect and honor. These brave individuals risk life and limb to protect the U.S. and its citizens without asking for much in return. After serving in conflicts and wars and...

In past wars involving American armed forces, those who suffered serious injuries often died in battle. In the two most recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, advances in medical treatments and technologies are credited with saving the lives of thousands of men and...