Written by Fall 2025 M-VETS Student Advisor Daniel Krupa.
On April 16, 2024, the Supreme Court’s 7-2 ruling in Rudisill v. McDonough expanded educational benefits for some veterans, allowing up to 48 months of combined Montgomery GI Bill (“MGIB”) and Post-9/11 GI Bill (“PGIB”) benefits, overturning the Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”) 36-month cap for those with dual entitlements. Read more
Written By Summer 2025 M-VETS Student Advisor Anthony Mancini.
Introduction
Preparing for a hearing before the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA) is a critical, yet often daunting task for any advocate—especially for law students working on pro bono cases where your client is a veteran who has waited several years for their appeal to be heard. Read more
Written by Summer 2025 M-VETS Student Advisor Andrew West.
In June 2025, the Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Soto v. United States that will result in substantial retroactive payments to over 9,000 combat-disabled veterans.[1] The ruling marked a major legal victory not only for the class of veterans involved, but also for the National Veterans Legal Service Program (NVLSP), a nonprofit pro bono organization that has been fighting for veterans’ rights for more than four decades. Read more
Written by Spring 2025 M-VETS Student Advisor Alexandria Ryan.
History
In 2016 at the end of the Obama Administration, the former Secretary of Defense, Ashton Carter, authorized transgender Servicemembers to openly serve for the first time.[1] But, the policy was short-lived when President Trump took office in 2017, and ordered the Department of Defense (DoD) to exclude transgender individuals from military service. Read more
Written by Spring 2025 M-VETS Student Advisor Samantha Hargis.
Background
The VA appeals process allows veterans to challenge decisions about their disability benefits. Historically, the system was slow and complex, often taking years to resolve appeals. In 2019, the Appeals Modernization Act (“AMA”) introduced a streamlined process with three lanes: supplemental claims, higher-level reviews, and direct appeals to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (“BVA”), which offers multiple review options, including hearings. Read more
Written By Fall 2024 M-VETS Student Advisor Curtis Power.
Written By Fall 2024 M-VETS Student Advisor Danny Jenkins.
Appearing before the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA) for the first time can feel daunting, but with the right preparation, you can effectively advocate for your client and make a strong impression. Read more
Written by Summer 2024 M-VETS Student Advisor Brian Tarno.
“The MLA better protects our service men and women from predatory credit practices by expanding financial protections provided to service members, and helping ensure military families receive the consumer protections they deserve.” Read more
Written by Fall 2023 M-VETS Student Advisor J. Jordan Caruso.
“It is hard to imagine a more stupid or more dangerous way of making decisions than by putting those decisions in the hands of people who pay no price for being wrong.” Read more
Written By Spring 2024 M-VETS Student Advisor Mark Rasmussen.
Americans are feeling their belts tighten as their wallets get emptier due to rising inflation and cost of living. This has turned homelessness in America into a hot topic of conversation. As we see the surge of undocumented migrants coming over the southern border, it has started to create an amplified call to address the homelessness issue with many states wondering how they are going to house those migrants that are coming in. Read more
