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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.

The Spring 2026 edition of View From the Bridge, the Military-Veterans Advocacy newsletter, highlights MVA’s continuing efforts to protect veterans’ earned rights through litigation, legislative advocacy and education.

This issue recognizes Executive Director John B. Wells for a distinguished lifetime of service, shares highlights from MVA’s advocacy in Washington, D.C., and examines efforts to protect veterans from predatory, unaccredited claims companies.

Inside This Issue

John B. Wells receives the DAR Medal of Honor: Learn why the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution recognized MVA’s founder and executive director for his leadership, patriotism and service to the nation.
Advocacy in Washington, D.C.: See highlights from MVA’s 2026 visits to Capitol Hill and its continuing work to bring veterans’ concerns directly to federal policymakers.
Fighting predatory “claim sharks”: Read about MVA’s legal efforts to challenge unaccredited companies that charge veterans illegal or excessive fees for assistance with VA benefits claims.
Why accredited representation matters: Learn how trusted, qualified representation helps protect veterans, their claims and the integrity of the VA benefits system.
Veterans Law CLE program: Find information about MVA’s educational program covering VA claims and appeals, eligibility, discharge issues, Blue Water Navy veterans, burn pits and the PACT Act.
Supporting MVA through the Combined Federal Campaign: Learn how eligible federal employees can support MVA’s legal and legislative advocacy through CFC designation number 59905.

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

Read the Full Spring 2026 Newsletter

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