Tag Archives: veterans benefits
New York Veterans—Do you know about the Property Tax Benefit?
Veterans who live in New York have two ways to receive a property tax exemption. -->
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VA’s Shulkin calls for new, strategic approach to veterans benefits programs
“Today … I call for a new way of thinking about benefits,” VA Secretary David Shulkin -->
VA plans massive expansion of cancer treatment options
By Leo Shane, III: The Department of Veterans Affairs could turn its entire medical system -->
Former Maryland Veterans Affairs Official Sentenced To Prison For Fraudulently Obtaining Over $1.4 Million In Benefits
Baltimore, Maryland – Chief U.S. District Judge Catherine C. Blake sentenced U.S. Army veteran David -->
Discharge Upgrades May be Possible for Vets with PTSD
By Tom Philpott, Military.com: As many as 80,000 veterans who suffered from post-traumatic stress and -->
New Rules May Allow Benefits Long Denied to Vietnam-Era Veterans
NY Times: By Dave Philipps: Thousands of Vietnam-era veterans barred from receiving benefits because of -->
Vets Raise Concerns Over Bonuses for VA Employees
Columbia, SC (WLTX) – The Columbia VA Regional Office just gave more than 350 employees -->
House hears evidence VA cooked books on claims backlog
Stars & Stripes, by Travis J. Tritten:WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs overstated progress -->
The Department of Delay, Deceit and Dumb Disorder
by Charles G. Mills – fitzgerald griffin foundation GLEN COVE, NY — The two largest -->
Veterans could have Social Security disability benefits expedited
By Jon Harper, Stars & Stripes: WASHINGTON — Veterans with a Department of Veterans Affairs -->
VA to Expand Benefits for Traumatic Brain Injury
Adds Five Illnesses Related to Service-Connected TBI WASHINGTON – Some Veterans with traumatic brain injury -->
Mild Blast Injuries Tied to Long-Term Brain Changes in Veterans
Veterans who are suffering from even mild brain injuries from blasts have long-term changes in -->
VA: Billions needed to expand caregiver benefit
By KEVIN FREKING, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Veterans Affairs said Wednesday -->
VA reverses denial of benefits for veteran in Agent Orange-related case
Interesting Washington Post Article by Steve Vogel. This is the first win of its kind. -->
Is the VA Changing its Tune about the Backlog?
After many promises from the VA, ranging from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to many -->
Criticism of Veterans Affairs Secretary Mounts Over Backlog in Claims
Although some have praised Secretary Shinseki for his bold plans to end veteran homelessness and the -->
VA Launches Hotline to Answer Questions on VA Health Care and Benefits for Women Veterans
The VA issued a press release today to publicize their hotline specific to anwering questions -->
How bad is the VA backlog?
Veterans Affairs Backlog Files Stacked So High, They Posed Safety Risk to Staff By: P.J. -->
Benefits for Agent Orange Exposed Veterans
Concerns about the health effects from the millions of gallons of Agent Orange sprayed during -->
Congress considering bills that affect veterans’ benefits, employment
By Leo Shane III Stars and Stripes Published: January 25, 2013 WASHINGTON – Despite Congress’ -->
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