Maurice L. Abarr- Lawyer, Inc.

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New year, new changes! We have moved to a new business model and will be conducting much of our meetings virtually or by phone. In-person meetings are by appointment, just contact us. Our new mailing address is 2700 N Main St, Suite 602, Santa Ana, CA 92705.

VA Now Required to Report Blast Exposures The U.S. military will now require every blast exposure be recorded, including duration and, if possible, blast pressure readings. This will help any Veteran receive future medical treatment, if they need it, due to the blast. With the blast on record, it will be much easier to prove the cause and severity of their injury. Confirmation of blasts may also assist the Veteran in proving the occurrence of the event causing injuries and disability. In fact, one of the most present injuries in Veterans is Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), which results from a blow, bump, or jolt to the head leading to difficulty focusing and thinking. Being in the military increases your chance of exposure to blast and with this new requirement service members will be able to get the help necessary, should they need it.

Stay on Procopio v Wilkie Recently there has been a stay on all Blue Water Navy cases affected by Procopio v Wilkie. What this means is all cases are being temporarily stopped affecting a lot of Veterans whose health is worsening. However, many groups opposed this decision saying it was unfair for Veterans who are literally running out of time. They challenged Secretary Wilkie’s decision, but the Federal Court ruled in favor of Secretary Wilkie. In the end, if Blue Water Navy Veterans have a claim or appeal in the process, nothing will go forward until January 1, 2020, when the law is supposed to take effect.