WASHINGTON — Yesterday, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published an interim final rule that immediately changes how disability ratings are evaluated, prompting the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) to send a letter outlining its concerns to VA Secretary Doug Collins. For years, courts held that VA could not reduce ratings based on the effects of medication, requiring evaluation of a veteran’s true functional impairment when evaluating a service-connected disability...
“I had a career where I left and did everything in the world and then came back here,” Norman Machelor said. “Here” is Lewiston, New York, where Machelor was born 80 years ago and lives now with his wife, Mary. The two met as students at the University of Buffalo and wed before graduation. Machelor joined the Army soon after that. Continuing a Family Tradition “I chose to enlist because there was a passion there,” he said. “For one thing, my dad served in World War II as...
WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) applauds the federal court’s decision striking down Louisiana’s so-called “PLUS Act” as unconstitutional. This ruling sends a clear message: States cannot rewrite federal law to accommodate companies that rip off veterans – and any state considering similar legislation should take notice. For years, the VFW has warned that laws like the PLUS Act undermine Congress’ carefully balanced system for veterans’ benefits and open t...
WASHINGTON — DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) have released their co-authored fiscal year (FY) 2027 budget recommendations for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The Veterans Independent Budget (VIB) includes funding recommendations for the VA enterprise from health care to information technology to veterans’ benefits and beyond. “The Veterans Independent Budget is an indispensable report that Congress and decision-makers in W...
Rocket launches, ocean breezes and the sound of crashing waves await travelers visiting Florida’s Space Coast region. There, the laid back vibes and friendly faces greet those looking to unwind. It also is a place to which veterans flock following military service, which is why it comes as no surprise to find a multitude of active VFW Posts dotting the shoreline. Among those is Cape Canaveral’s VFW Post 10131. With close proximity to Port Canaveral, the Post is popular w...
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