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New BVA Data Raises Questions About Appeal Docket Order

Newly released Board of Veterans’ Appeals records are raising…
September 21, 2026/by 550449pwpadmin

Join MVA for the 2026 Veterans Appreciation Luncheon

Join MVA’s free Veterans Appreciation Luncheon November 1, 2026, in Slidell for lunch, music, community recognition and special guests.
September 16, 2026/by 550449pwpadmin

Veterans Law CLE Seminar Coming to Slidell December 7

Register for MVA’s Veterans Law CLE Seminar on December 7, 2026, in Slidell, Louisiana. Seven CLE hours requested, including ethics.
September 16, 2026/by 550449pwpadmin

Military-Veterans Advocacy Takes Veterans’ Priorities to Washington, D.C.

Military-Veterans Advocacy brought veterans’ priorities directly to lawmakers in Washington, D.C., advocating for benefits, toxic-exposure protections and meaningful legislative reform.
September 15, 2026/by 550449pwpadmin

MVA’s Legislative Agenda for the 119th Congress

Explore Military-Veterans Advocacy’s legislative agenda for the 119th Congress, including toxic exposure, VA reform and Coast Guard parity.
September 14, 2026/by 550449pwpadmin

Military-Veterans Advocacy Newsletter – Fall 2026

Read MVA’s Fall 2026 newsletter for updates on Okinawa herbicide claims, Atomic Veterans, Capitol Hill advocacy, events and MVA news.
September 1, 2026/by 550449pwpadmin

John Wells Addresses National Association of Atomic Veterans Convention

John B. Wells addressed the 2026 NAAV Convention as MVA continues advocating for recognition and benefits for radiation-exposed veterans.
August 20, 2026/by 550449pwpadmin

New Resources for Veterans Pursuing Okinawa Agent Orange Claims

New resources may help veterans research Okinawa Agent Orange claims, including an archive of 70 successful VA service-connection decisions.
July 24, 2026/by 550449pwpadmin

Could Gulf War Illness Become Its Own VA Disability?

Advocates are urging VA to recognize Gulf War Illness as its own disability. Learn what could change and what veterans can do now.
July 15, 2026/by 550449pwpadmin

Why Navy Deck Logs Matter in VA Disability Claims

Learn how Navy deck logs can document a ship’s location, military activity and qualifying service for certain VA disability claims.
July 11, 2026/by 550449pwpadmin

Military-Veterans Advocacy Welcomes Devlan Melancon Sr., Esq.

Meet Devlan Melancon Sr., a Marine Corps veteran, former law-enforcement officer and attorney joining Military-Veterans Advocacy.
June 12, 2026/by 550449pwpadmin

MVA Summer 2026 Newsletter

The Summer 2026 edition of View From the Bridge, the Military-Veterans…
June 1, 2026/by 550449pwpadmin