March 6, 2021 – There have been many pretrial orders entered over the past few months in the Zantac/Ranitidine Multi-District Litigation (MDL) as referenced below. This list will continue to be amended as new orders are entered. The orders can also be found here: https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/zantac. March 2021 March 5: Zantac Lawsuit MDL Pretrial Order # 61 – Order on...
Continue ReadingMarch 16, 2021 – Veterans impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic may get some relief. President Biden’s plan called the American Rescue Plan has now been passed. A portion of this plan is focused on the Veterans Administration to improve the lives of veterans nationwide. $17 billion was given to the Veterans Administration to aid in health care, housing support...
Continue ReadingMarch 13, 2021 – March 13th is a day recognizing the dedicated K9 units who served. The military has developed a variety of training methods for K9 units. March 13th is also the official birthday of the US Army K9 Corps, which was formed in 1942. Military working dogs are trained to protect humans in dangerous situations and have...
Continue ReadingMarch 10, 2021 – Veterans can now receive updates digitally through VANotify. Veterans are not required to sign up for VANotify and the VA is now using this to communicate with veterans receiving services by the Veterans Administration. In order for Veterans to be notified they must have all of their contact information on file and up to date...
Continue ReadingMarch 6, 2021 – The Court has still not ruled on the motion to dismiss made by big-name distributors such as Walgreens and Walmart, but we are watching for the ruling and will update when it comes. Reference: “United States District Court.” 20-MD-2924-Rosenberg – In Re: Zantac (Ranitidine) Products Liability Litigation | Southern District of Florida | United States...
Continue ReadingMarch 4, 2021 – Did you know March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness month? Veterans who have symptoms and/or diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis in the military, or within 7 years from the time they discharge honorably from the military service, may be eligible for disability benefits compensation. Reference: “Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence”, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Multiple Sclerosis...
Continue ReadingMarch 4, 2021 – According to the Veterans Administration more than 196,000 women Veterans used educational benefits and more than 555,000 women Veterans received $10.7 billion in disability compensation. More resources are becoming available for women who serve in the U.S. Military. Women Veteran Coordinators are available at all VA regional offices to assist women Veterans. Reference: Women Veterans...
Continue ReadingMarch 3, 2021 – The AARP Foundation offers veterans and their families free tax preparation assistance for veterans and their families. Veterans who receive military retirement pay are required to pay federal taxes from their retirements. VA Disability Compensation is not taxable, but it is important to assess your income to determine if you must file your taxes every...
Continue ReadingMarch 3, 2021 – An airbase in southern Uzbekistan known as K2 was used by the US Military to support missions in Afghanistan after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Between 2001-2005, it was reported there was “glowing green pond water” and “black ooze from the ground and signs that warned radiation.” A 2004 military assessment determined there was a potential...
Continue ReadingSeptember 3, 2020 – The recent denial of 3M Company’s attempt to have the courts dismiss litigation from 150,000 veterans suffering hearing loss or tinnitus from faulty earplugs means one of the country’s largest multi-district cases is moving closer to settlement or trial. “It doesn’t mean the plaintiffs win, but it means they can pursue their state tort claims,”...
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