BMBFC Military Advisory Board Chair

JASON E. JOHNS is a Past State Commander for the VFW of Wisconsin and serves on the VFW’s National Legislative Committee. He is an Iraq War veteran (Army), Purple Heart recipient, and was awarded the Combat Action Badge. He is a VAaccredited attorney who has dedicated his civilian career to advocating for his fellow veterans in the legislative, legal, and nonprofit realms

What will filing a lawsuit cost me?

For our services and as part of our commitment to justice over the dollar, our contingency fee is 25%. Further, our clients will not pay any out-of-pocket costs or fees. Ever.

Will filing a legal claim and receiving an award under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act affect my VA Benefits?

No. Any disability award, payment, or benefit received from the VA connected to a Camp Lejeune condition will only be subtracted from the amount of a lawsuit award you may receive. The VA has stated it will NOT:

• Reduce rating percentage or amount of monthly compensation.

• Affect eligibility for other VA benefits or services, or the amount of benefits or healthcare the VA can provide.

• Influence the VA’s decision to provide benefits or healthcare based upon your exposure or the amount of compensation you receive from the VA.

What illnesses are caused by toxic water exposure at Camp Lejeune?

The many illnesses and health conditions caused by toxic exposure include, but are not limited to, multiple types of cancer, kidney and liver issues, Parkinson’s disease, infertility and miscarriages, birth defects, and neurological effects.

It is important to understand that your illness or condition does not have to be on the VA Presumption list or any other list compiled by government agencies to be eligible to file a legal claim under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act

Eagle Pass, TX – Day 2

Everyone woke up from their overnight naps to a calm yet cool morning and quickly greeted by the adopted base dog for pleasantries Several discussions around a newly recruited member overnight, Colby, who is from Rowlett, TX He had served a couple of deployments in Afghanistan for Operation Enduring Freedom prior to joining the Texas National Guard After talking with Colby, it was clear he had never heard of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and what they stand for. Additionally, he expressed when he departed from his activeduty deployments, there were not many options presented to him for transitioning into a civilian world or other veteran organizations that could assist him After not finding the path he wanted to be on, he had joined the Texas National Guard to continue service to his country.

Within a matter of just a few hours, more than 600 troops were expected to walk through the Mess Hall for lunch and dinner service. More comrades and volunteers were arriving from across Texas to help to chop, make sides and organize the food containers for the chow line.

As the day progresses, many Texas National Guard troops and Base Commanders stop by say hello and thank the VFW comrades and volunteers for providing this service to them during the Christmas holiday. Some troops catch up with VFW comrades that previously served together on overseas deployments. With stories and smiles stretching a far, all BBQ stations and kitchen prep areas are picking up the pace Service began promptly for lunch since not all troops would be in the Mess Hall for dinner.

Serving The Troops Feature

Shenna Lawless, Frisco VFW Post 8273 Commander, is working the food line in-between Lupita Perez and Robert Martinez, Jr. (Texas Jr. Vice Commander). Shenna was the catalyst to making the entire Serving the Troops at Eagle Pass event happen just a few short weeks prior. She reached out to our Texas VFW State Commander, Lynn Toomer, which quickly set this event in motion with the Department and across all Districts. Thank you Commander Lawless for going above and beyond!

With cheer in the air and other holiday festivities in the Mess Hall, the food line was continually flowing, and the food was going fast. Lynn Toomer is joined on the service line by Texas VFW Humana representative, Andrea Ortiz, who also a member of Helotes VFW Post 7108 Andrea is a familiar face across Texas with always supporting VFW efforts wherever they may be.

As troops enjoyed their dinner, State Commander Toomer calls Attention on Deck! For those that didn’t know the Veterans of Foreign Wars, it was made clear these comrades and volunteers were there to show appreciation for what these troops were doing and sacrificing at the Texas border. Texas Sr. Vice Commander, Larry Sanders, followed up with thanks to all the VFW comrades and volunteers who had driven from across Texas and taking time away from their families to make a difference for these troops. To out close out the event, new recreational equipment graciously donated the for this special occasional

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Our Humana Veterans team has worked closely with the National Veteran Service (NVS) and local service officers to ensure that Veterans and their families receive reliable and current information to understand their Medicare options. Humana sales agents are well prepared to advise our Veterans and help them understand and identify the options available to them.

“The collaboration between VFW service officers and Humana to provide key outreach and training has proven invaluable to the shared population of Veterans we serve,” said Ryan Gallucci, director of VFW National Veterans Service. “When Veterans seek assistance with any benefit program, be it VA benefits or Medicare, our shared goal is to ensure Veterans have the right information to make informed decisions.”

Corpus Christi, TX – USS Lexington