A step in the right direction… 5/21/2013 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Disabled American Veterans and the American Legion today announced a new partnership to help reduce the compensation claims backlog for veterans. The effort, called the Fully Developed Claims Community of Practice, is a key part of the VA’s overall transformation plan to …
Category Archive: News
May 21
Stolen Valor
Great news vets! An article from Military.com today informs us that today the House of Representatives passed the New Stolen Valor Act! Read the article HERE Stolen valor affects our benefits, as many of those who steal valor also steal VA benefits, increasing the cost of doing business for the VA. If you know of a stolen …
May 20
When choosing a wine, choose wineries who support veterans
“If you’re looking to raise a glass to veterans this Memorial Day you might consider filling it with wine that will raise funds for them, too. A number of wineries are making the veterans-and-vines connection. And if you’re not so fine on wine, there’s even a liquor — Wild Turkey — that’s gotten into the …
May 20
‘Star Trek’ crew partners up to help returning veterans
J.J. Abrams has been working for the past four years to raise awareness for The Mission Continues, an organization designed to help soldiers returning home from war. Brian Truitt, USA TODAY On the set of Star Trek Into Darkness, Eric Greitens and a few of his fellow military veterans found themselves in a different kind …
May 16
What Veterans Can Teach Us About Entrepreneurship
An article in Forbes magazine focuses on the lessons veterans can teach the business world about entrepreneurship and discusses ways in which veterans can work together to translate their military experience into civilian careers.
May 16
Good News! House panel boosts veterans spending for 2014
On Wednedsay, May 15th, a key House panel moved to exempt veterans from sweeping budget cuts, as well as to protect spending for border safety and homeland security programs in 2014. A bill was approved to increase funding for veterans’ medical care and claims processing. “This will be a tough budget year, and almost every …
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