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WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs last year proposed changes to regulations to eliminate informal claims that were not filed electronically. In addition, VA proposed requiring the use of a specific standardized form when veterans apply for VA benefits. The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States and other major service or...
Statement of Carlos Fuentes, senior legislative associate, National Legislative Service, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States before the United States Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs with respect to The Veterans Choice Act – Exploring the Distance Criteria.
WASHINGTON — Today the Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it will change the calculation measurement from geodesic straight line to actual driving distances to determine if veterans are eligible for non-VA care closer to where they reside. The announcement was exactly what the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States wanted to hear...
Like many teenagers, Anthony Smotherman didn't have post-high school career plans. At 18-years-old and with no desire to attend college, Anthony wasn’t sure what his next step in life would be. He did know that he was raised to put others before himself, had a strong desire to help defend America from future attacks and recognized America&rsq...
For most, a visit to the barber doesn’t lead to being awarded a hand up in life, but that’s exactly what happened to Marine veteran Kristofer Poole. Kristofer visits his local Sport Clips at least once a month for a haircut. After making a donation to Sport Clips’ “Help A Hero” campaign, Kristofer went home and decided...
Statement of Raymond C. Kelley, director, National Legislative Service, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States before the Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on economic opportunity United States House of Representatives with respect to A Review of Higher Education Opportunities for the Newest Generation of Veterans.
Washington - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced the establishment of the MyVA Advisory Committee (MVAC). The Committee brings together skilled experts from the private, non-profit and government sectors to assist in reorienting the Department to better meet the needs of Veterans. This Committee is charged with advising th...
WASHINGTON — The national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is demanding that a Department of Veterans Affairs program manager at the VA Medical Center in Indianapolis be replaced. Last December, Ms. Robin Paul sent an e-mail to her staff with photos of a toy elf in different poses and captions, two of which made...
“I felt like I hadn’t done much with my life yet, and I wanted to give back to the country that has done so much for me,” said Adrian Hill, 23. “Both my grandfathers served, so it was an easy decision for me.” Hill was a combat engineer in the Army, having served in Afghanistan, where he did route clearance operations....
Watch VFW National Commander John Stroud's testimony now! WASHINGTON – The National Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. John W. Stroud led this morning’s testimony before a joint hearing of the Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committees with the important topic of sequestration. “The VFW has continually warned ...
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