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Show Us Your Red, White & Blue
What began as a radio talk show 2 years ago has now blossomed into a full scale virtual telethon. This campaign not only shares the experiences and memories of Veterans and their families but highlights the success and triumphs that our Veterans have brought to this Country not just on the battlefield but back here on our home soil.
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Category Archives: New Vet Legislation
It’s official; DD-214′s are NOW On-line.
Please pass on to other vets. The National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) has provided the following web site for veterans to gain access to their DD-214′s on-line: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ This may be particularly helpful when a veteran needs a copy of … Continue reading
Texas Veterans Won’t Have to Carry Their DD214 to Prove They are a Vet!
Rep. Isaac Passes Legislation for Veteran’s Driver’s License AUSTIN, TX – During the 82nd legislative session, Rep. Jason Isaac (R-Dripping Springs) was successful in passing legislation that will allow veterans to add an endorsement to their Texas driver’s license. House … Continue reading
Good News in Hard Times
Medicare Prescription Drug Premiums Will Not Increase By Tom Berger The average age of the Vietnam Veteran is 64. As we reach 65, we find ourselves eligible for a host of programs tailored to seniors, programs like Medicare. While those … Continue reading
Vietnam Vets…Widows Face Filing Deadline
Deerfield Review, A Chicago Sun-Time Publication August 2, 2011 12:46PM In order to avoid losing thousands of dollars, Vietnam veterans who have an existing medical diagnosis in three new “presumptive diseases” to file claims before Aug. 30. The Veterans Assistance … Continue reading
VA Creates Women Veterans Call Center
Major Outreach Effort Launched WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has embarked on a major initiative to reach out to women Veterans in order to solicit their input on ways to enhance the health care services VA provides … Continue reading
Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day!
On March 7, 2010, the US Senate voted unanimously on a measure introduced by North Carolina Senator Richard Burr that declares March 30th as “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.” Senator Burr is the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on … Continue reading
H.R. 1 Set to Eliminate Funding for Homeless Veterans Programs
H.R. 1, the full-year Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011, is set to eliminate $75 million for approximately 10,000 new permanent supportive housing vouchers for homeless veterans. These HUD-VA Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers represent a collaboration between the Departments of Housing … Continue reading
The Post-9/11 GI Bill Fix Details
By Terry Howell As reported here for the last two years, the Post-9/11 GI Bill — although great in some ways, fell short in others. The good news is Congress finally passed a laundry list of substantive fixes that will … Continue reading
No COLA for 2011
VFW has been made aware of a document going around the internet which falsely increases the VA compensation rates up to 50% effective December 1, 2010. The document is not valid. Congress did pass a COLA bill (HR 4667) which authorizes … Continue reading
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VA Announces Change to Medication Copays for Some Veterans
Press Release on June 10, 2010 WASHINGTON – As previously announced on January 7, 2010, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) froze prescription copayment increases for six months. Veterans who generally have higher income and no service-connected disabilities – referred … Continue reading