A Comprehensive Guide to Veterans Law: Benefits, Discharge Relief, and Justice Systems

Agenda

12:00 p.m.– 12:05 p.m.                    Welcome and Introduction

12:05 p.m.– 1:00 p.m.                       I. VA Disability Law

This presentation provides a practical overview of the VA disability benefits system, with a focus on how attorneys can effectively represent veterans seeking compensation for service-connected disabilities. It introduces the structure of VA claims, explains why accredited representation is critically needed, and outlines the dual administrative and judicial pathways available to advocates. Emphasis is placed on understanding the veteran client, navigating accreditation requirements, and recognizing the professional and financial opportunities in veterans law.

Presenter:

Nancy Y. Morgan, Esq.

Jacoby & Meyers, LLC

                                                           1.0 MCLE Credit in Areas of Professional Practice

1:00 p.m. -1:50 p.m.                          II. Discharge Upgrades

The Discharge Upgrade portion of the program will discuss discharge upgrades available through the State, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Department of War. The presentation will discuss various memos that may be pertinent to a petition. Further, the discussion will discuss some trends and strategies to potentially be successful in a discharge upgrade request.

Presenter:

Chad Lennon, Esq.

Tully Rinckey PLLC

1.0 MCLE Credit in Areas of Professional Practice

1:50 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.                        Break

2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.                         III.       An Overview of Veteran Courts

Presenter:

Martha M. Rogers, Esq.

Westhampton Beach Village Court

0.5 MCLE Credit in Areas of Professional Practice

2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.                         IV. Pensions

Presenter:

TBD

0.5 MCLE Credit in Areas of Professional Practice

3:00 p.m.                                            Adjournment 

3.0 MCLE Credits in Areas of Professional Practice