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Joe Whitcomb

Joe Whitcomb is the founder and president of Whitcomb, Selinsky, PC (WSM). In addition, he manages the firm and heads up the Government Procurement and International Business Transactions Law sections. As a result of his military service as a U.S. Army Ranger and as a non-commissioned officer in the Air Force, he learned mission accomplishment. While serving in the Air Force, he earned his Bachelor’s in Social Sciences and a Master’s in International Relations. His Master’s emphasis was on National Security and International Political Economics. After his military career, Joe attended law school at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.

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Martinez v. McDonough withdrawal of an administrative appeal

The core of Martinez v. McDonough centers around the crucial question of whether a veteran's decision to withdraw an administrative appeal holds validity. In this case, Pablo R. Martinez serves as the appellant, while Denis McDonough is the...

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Soldier carrying books related to topic Notice of Disagreement | Request for Reconsideration | VA Benefits Law

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Encarnacion's Notice of Disagreement and Request for Reconsideration

In the ongoing appeal process, Carmen L. Encarnacion, the surviving spouse of a veteran, is challenging a Board decision that dismissed the veteran's...

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VA Failure to Clarify Intent

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Edwards v McDonough- VA's Failure to Clarify Intent

Larry D. Edwards is currently challenging the decision made by the Board of Veterans' Appeals, which denied his claim for service connection...

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Prewitt v McDonough Case About Extraordinary Relief

George D. Prewitt, Jr. has taken legal action by filing a petition for extraordinary relief against Denis McDonough, the Secretary of Veterans...

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Workplace Discrimination in the Headlines: Analyzing the De Niro Case

Former employee Graham Chase Robinson has filed a complaint against her previous employer, Canal Productions, Inc., and actor Robert De Niro,...

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Veteran Pension and Spousal Income

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Hairston v McDonough Veteran Pension and Spousal Income

Arthur L. Hairston, Sr. is currently in the process of appealing a decision made by the Board regarding his non-service-connected pension. This...

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 Procedural Due Process Rights  | CAVC Case | Veterans Benefits Lawyer

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Costello v McDonough

Eugene Costello is fighting against the decision made by the Board of Veterans' Appeals that denied his request for a higher disability rating and an...

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Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims | 26 Big Cases

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26 Cases from the Court of appeals for Veterans claims

Costello v McDonough - procedural due process rights Costello v. McDonough, 36 Vet.App. 43 (2023) revolves around Eugene Costello's appeal against...

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Examining the Validity of Waiving the Right to Counsel

In a recent court opinion by the United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, the case of Sharon Binion raises crucial questions about the...

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A special motion to strike under the California anti-SLAPP statute

Introduction: Allegations of False Advertising in the 'Yesterday' Case In the case between Conor Woulfe and Universal City Studios LLC, allegations...

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