MVA Summer 2026 Newsletter

The Summer 2026 edition of View From the Bridge, the Military-Veterans Advocacy newsletter, highlights MVA’s recent advocacy, educational outreach and community engagement on behalf of veterans and their families.

This issue includes an update from Chairman Jim Kuiken, a recap of MVA’s Veterans Law CLE Seminar, information about recent meetings with federal lawmakers and an important court ruling involving an unaccredited VA claims company.

Inside This Issue

  • A message from Chairman Jim Kuiken: Read about MVA’s spring advocacy, educational programs, community outreach and efforts to protect veterans’ earned benefits.
  • Veterans Law CLE Seminar: See highlights from MVA’s April 20 seminar in Louisiana, which brought together attorneys and veterans to discuss VA claims, appeals and veterans-benefits law.
  • Advocacy on Capitol Hill: Learn about meetings and discussions with members of Congress concerning toxic exposure, suicide prevention, VA appeals reform and companies that improperly charge veterans for claims assistance.
  • Protecting veterans from “claim sharks”: Review a federal court ruling involving Veterans Guardian VA Claim Consulting and the importance of choosing a VA-accredited representative, attorney or Veterans Service Organization.
  • Community outreach: Read about MVA’s participation in the Fifth Annual Crawfish Cook-Off for the Corps at the Pontchartrain Yacht Club.
  • Support for MVA’s mission: Learn how donors, volunteers, sponsors and community supporters help MVA continue its litigation, legislative and educational work.

Read the Newsletter

Explore the full Summer 2026 issue of View From the Bridge for these stories, photographs and additional updates from Military-Veterans Advocacy.

Read the Full Summer 2026 Newsletter

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Military-Veterans Advocacy works through litigation, legislation and education to protect veterans’ earned rights and improve access to benefits. This work is made possible by members, donors, sponsors and advocates who believe in the mission.

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