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PACT Act Fact: Some PACT Act benefits are for presumptive conditions. What does that mean? To get a disability rating, typically your disability must connect to your military service, but for some conditions, the VA automatically presumes that your service played a role — "presumptive conditions." Click below to learn more! 🔗: https://ow.ly/Btga50ReZZ3

Honoring Our Heroes: The Impact of Expert Testimony on Military Conscription Laws As we continue our Memorial Day weekend series, reflecting on pivotal moments in military history and the legal battles that shape our armed forces, we remember Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, to honor U.S. military personnel who died while serving. In our second post, we revisit the significant case of *Rostker v. Goldberg* (1981), where the Supreme Court upheld the male-only requirement for selective service registration. This decision highlighted Congress’s constitutional authority to make gender-based distinctions in military conscription. Military law and gender studies experts played a crucial role in this case. Their testimonies acknowledged the significant contributions of women in non-combat roles and reflected the prevailing military and societal attitudes towards drafting women. Despite recognizing the capabilities of female servicemembers, both military experts and Congress maintained that the selective service should focus on men due to combat restrictions. Read more on the role of expert witnesses in shaping military conscription laws in our latest blog post, part of our three-day Memorial Day series here : https://lnkd.in/d4ecsGik #MemorialDay #Veterans #ExpertWitness #MilitaryHistory #SelectiveService #Equality #DecorationDay

January's Advisory Group had the honor of testifying before the House State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Committee in Colorado before the end of the legislative session on Senate Bill 24-205 (SB24-205). Public policy like SB24-205 that focuses on social equity, accountability and consumer protections ensures #aiforall, not just for some. It protects small businesses from over-efficient algorithms that cut out clients and brings the focus on improving outcomes. 📢 Listen below to hear the public testimony. #responsibleai #inclusivedesign #inclusiveai #responsibledesign

The Call to Duty Continues: Why Veterans Should Vote Today Veterans know firsthand what it means to serve and sacrifice for our nation, defending the freedoms and rights we hold dear—including the right to vote. Voting is one of the most powerful ways to continue that legacy of service. When you cast your ballot, you’re ensuring your voice is heard on matters that affect you, your family, and your fellow Americans. Many of the issues on today’s ballot impact veterans directly, from healthcare and support for military families to policies affecting national security and veterans’ benefits. By voting, veterans can help shape decisions that honor service members’ sacrifices and support their unique needs. To all veterans: You’ve already served our country once. Today, take a moment to serve again by voting and helping to ensure our democracy stays strong.

🚨 Take part in an essential FREE virtual event on May 21: "Vetting Election Information: How Service Members, Veterans, and Military Families Can Get Credible Voting Information." As the 2024 election ramps up, misinformation is swirling, targeting our military community. 💡Get tips on finding reliable news sources and learn about the most common types of election-related misinformation from the News Literacy Project's panel of experts. This event is FREE, but spots are limited. Register now to secure your place and empower yourself with accurate information 👉🏼 https://shorturl.at/nsuG8

Hot off the press - it's the latest edition of What We're Watching. We're sharing the important news happening in our industry, including: the continued fall-out from the NAR settlement and how it's affecting military veterans; increased interest in non-QM lending, Freddie Mac acquiring closed-end seconds; and more! Read now: https://hubs.ly/Q02v2Wgb0 #MortgageIndustry #PropertyData #MortgageLending

Important news from AmeriCorps and the United States Department of Defense yesterday. The two organizations announced the re-establishment of a partnership that strengthens the pathways for young people to serve our country. Specifically, the memorandum signed will provide information and access to service opportunities in AmeriCorps NCCC for individuals not eligible or selected for military service. We applaud this agreement. It's a meaningful step to make service years both a common expectation and opportunity for all young Americans. For more on the partnership: https://lnkd.in/dATHeVVT “Service is service in all its forms,” said Shawn Skelly, about the agreement. Skelly is Performing the Duties of Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, and helped lead the National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service. The Commission shared 154 recommendations in 2020, like the agreement just announced, that move us closer to a "whole of government" approach to service. Read more about the Commission's recommendations, including our reflections from the convening earlier this year about their full report, here: https://lnkd.in/d2J3DgCZ

Do you know about the grace period to file your VA disability claim after separation/retirement from the military? Do you know how it is different than an Intent to File? Link in comments.

It shouldn't be an uphill battle for our veterans to access the services they've earned. Streamlining access to support resources isn't just a convenience—it's a moral imperative, honoring their sacrifices with the ease and dignity they deserve. More to follow shortly on this. #VeteransServices #AccessibilityMatters #HonoringOurHeroes #StreamlineSupport #EaseTheProcess #DignityForVeterans #SimplifyAccess #SupportOurTroops

Today on #IndependenceDay, we celebrate the freedoms that we as Americans have come to know and love. At DAV, we are grateful for the generations of men and women who have served our country to protect these freedoms, often times returning from their service ill or injured. It is our patriotic duty as Americans to ensure that our nation keeps its promise to care for these brave individuals after they have served their country. Learn more about how DAV is keeping the promise to America’s veterans at dav.org.