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1 Answer | Asked in Military Law for New York on
Q: What happens when one military is replaced with a new law? Which law is binding in my compensation claim ?

I am claiming service connection for methadone dependence and the old law states that because of drug abuse it was non service connected. The new law 38 CFR 3.301(c)(2)(3) suggests that it can be service connected ?

Aubrey Claudius Galloway
Aubrey Claudius Galloway
answered on Mar 23, 2017

The answer is as follows:

"The law that was in place at the time the cause of action arose shall be binding, even if said law was modified or overturned during the course of the lawsuit." (the public/legislative policy behind this is that one should not be held responsible for...
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1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law, Civil Rights, Landlord - Tenant and Military Law for New York on
Q: What's the NY law for veterans, accompanied by EmotionalSupport Animals(dog) staying hotels, rooms, housing,Airbnb

I'm medically retired US Army veteran and am accompanied by a 10lbs Maltese dog as an ESA by doc recommendation. Been rejected by hotels. Now having hard time finding a hotel or Airbnb room(until I find a place to live) in New York.

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Jan 23, 2017

See: https://www.thelpa.com/NYservice_animals_brochure.pdf

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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Military Law for New York on
Q: My ex-wife is taking me to court for CS increase.We only have 2 kids can they count my VA Dis of 7 kids in amount?

I understand that they can count VA Disability in CS calculations. But I am 40% disabled. I receive $699 for wife and 1 Child. and $32 for each additional child. I am remarried with a total of 7 children and only two kids with the ex-wife. Will they use the income of 891 for all my kids and... View More

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Jan 20, 2017

NY child support cases consider all your income and expenses in making orders. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website. I practice law in... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Military Law for New York on
Q: Im in the Army, does my SGT have any right to keep my car keys from me?

They have my keys because I was pulled over on post, I did not receive any citations or wasn't charged with anything they gave me a warning. I have not signed any paperwork agreeing to him having my keys. I am not restricted to drive on post, received any Article 15, UCMJ action, or even a... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Aug 31, 2015

Why ? There must be some reason. Perhaps you should go see a military lawyer about this.

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