2/3/2012
VA Adds 47 Vessels to Agent Orange Exposure List
Crews may be eligible for disability compensation.
2/3/2012
President’s Plan Would Put Veterans to Work
National parks preservation program to employ 20,000 vets.
2/2/2012
G.I.s and GI
While traumatic brain injury has been deemed the “signature injury” of the wars in Iraq and
Afghanistan, another unseen condition has medical
professionals seeking answers, as well as the continued
research funding to find them.
2/2/2012
VA Caregiver Hotline Marks One Year of Service
Feb. 1 marks the one-year anniversary.
2/2/2012
VA Maternity Care Changes
The VA has amended the benefits package for women veterans receiving VA maternity care.
2/2/2012
DAV Urges Veterans’ Option for Appeals Hearings
The Department of Veterans Affairs wants to make Board of
Veterans Appeals (BVA) video hearings
more common and move away
from offering veterans the option of
a face-to-face field or central office
hearings.
1/30/2012
Disabled Veterans Memorial Nears Fruition
Extensive preparatory work is set to begin in
Washington at the future home of the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial, setting up what hopefully is a forthcoming start of construction.
1/25/2012
Battling for Veteran's Cold Injury Disabilities
He sought the assistance of several veterans groups but was frustrated by their
lack of service. “Then I called the DAV, and that was the best move I ever made.”
1/24/2012
VA Offers Credit Monitoring for Information Release
The VA will provide free credit monitoring for more than 2,200 veterans whose personal information was posted to the genealogy website Ancestry.com after a mistaken release of data through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
1/23/2012
Critical Issues for Veterans
The Independent Budget Critical Issues Report
released by AMVETS, Disabled American Veterans, Paralyzed Veterans of America and Veterans of Foreign Wars is designed to alert the administration, Congress, VA and the public to those issues that deserve special scrutiny and attention.
1/20/2012
Volunteers, Community Repair Disabled Veteran's Home
Scott St. John of Duluth, Minn., is a disabled veteran who needed help.
1/18/2012
Burden of War Growing
A new survey conducted by the Pew Research Center
reveals serious long-term implications for veterans’
health care and benefits.
1/11/2012
Build ‘Burgers’ for DAV
Omaha Steaks announced that the charity creating the most virtual burgers on its new Facebook application “Omaha Steaks Ultimate Burger Experience” will receive a $25,000 donation.
1/6/2012
Veterans’ Jobs Bill Signed Into Law
President Barack Obama addressed a group of veterans, including Washington Headquarters Executive Director Barry Jesinoski, prior to signing the VOW to Hire Heroes Act into law.
1/3/2012
Application Window Extended for Gulf War Illness Claims
An additional five years to qualify.
12/27/2011
A Part of Our Mission
Mid-Winter Conference, February 26-29, 2012
12/19/2011
Archi's Acres
Charitable Service Trust Supports Unique Farming Program.
12/14/2011
New Figures Show Decline in Homelessness Among Veterans
The number of homeless veterans in our nation dropped nearly 12 percent between January 2010 and January 2011, according to the VA and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
12/14/2011
Women Veterans Share Stories of Military Service
Women have a long, proud tradition of military service that often is overlooked.
12/13/2011
375 Years of Value and Vigilance
Happy Birthday to the Army National Guard.
12/12/2011
Service Training Program Wins Praise
The DAV’s Structured and Continuing Service
Training Program has once again been approved
by the American Council on Education (ACE) as the
best training program for National Service Of cers
(NSOs).
12/9/2011
Nation’s War Dead Deserve Dignity and Respect
DAV shares the public outrage over improper handling of remains.
12/6/2011
70th Anniversary - Pearl Harbor
December 7, 2011 marks the 70th anniversary of Pearl Harbor.
12/1/2011
Military Appreciation Monday again tops $1M in donations
The DAV Department of Oklahoma’s Mobile Service Unit is a symbol of service and gratitude for veterans in the Sooner State.
11/29/2011
Take DAV's Survey on Mental Health Care
By completing the survey, we can learn from your experience and better advocate for your needs.
11/28/2011
Veterans' Legislation Advances
Legislation to improve employment
and training programs for
veterans is among a package of bills
passed by the House of Representatives.
11/22/2011
Interview with photojournalist and filmmaker Danfung Dennis
Part 4 of 4: And She Is Tired
11/21/2011
DAVA FALL CONFERENCE
New Program, Strategic Plan Highlight DAVA Fall Conference
11/17/2011
Interview with photojournalist and filmmaker Danfung Dennis
Part 3 of 4: This Invisible Ghost
11/15/2011
Teamwork Wins Vietnam Veteran’s Claim
Air Force Sgt. Vincent Marrone wins claim.
11/15/2011
New Tool Helps Veterans Connect to Resources
Veterans and their families now have another tool to help them find information and the support they need to help them meet life’s challenges.
11/15/2011
Interview with photojournalist and filmmaker Danfung Dennis
Part 2 of 4: A Little Bit Out of Control.
11/10/2011
Veterans Have a New Tool for Jobs Search
Veterans Job Bank consolidates job opportunities onto single site.
11/10/2011
New Website for VHA Health Benefits Information
New site to clarify eligibility, enrollment options and benefits.
11/10/2011
Veterans in 5 Communities Get No-cost Training and Certification
Microsoft and DOL helping vets get credentials
11/9/2011
Online Career Fair for Veterans
VA Announces Virtual On-Line Career Fair
11/9/2011
Interview with photojournalist and filmmaker Danfung Dennis
Part 1 of 4: That Transition Home
11/8/2011
DAV Hails Vet Jobs Initiatives
The Disabled American Veterans was at the White House today.
11/8/2011
VA Offers Careers for Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced an innovative new program to help veterans find appropriate careers within the department.
11/7/2011
DAV Urges Passage of Veterans’ Jobs Bill
VOW Act would help reduce veteran unemployment
11/3/2011
COLA Bill Passes
Congress has sent President Obama legislation to provide a 3.6 percent increase in veterans disability compensation.
11/2/2011
Miami Dolphins to Support DAV
Special Ticket Package Includes Donation
10/27/2011
A Conversation with Karl Marlantes
Part 5 of 5: Every Veteran Has a Song
10/26/2011
Retroactive Traumatic Injury Benefits Expanded
TSGLI to Cover Some Non-OEF/OIF Injuries
10/25/2011
Applebee’s® Ignites the Thank You Movement to Show Veterans and Troops the Appreciation They Deserve
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar® today inspired America to stand up and thank the men and women of the military for their commitment, sacrifices and bravery by igniting the Thank You Movement, an ongoing initiative to collect millions of thanks for U.S. Veterans and Active Duty military.
10/24/2011
A Conversation with Karl Marlantes
Part 4 of 5: Back Into the Fold
10/24/2011
Comments Sought on Draft Gulf War Illness Report
The Department of Veterans Affairs wants Gulf War veterans to offer feedback on a draft report that outlines changes the department has adopted in delivering health care services to those veterans.
10/21/2011
DAV's Letter to the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction
DAV Urges Super Committee to Protect Veterans Benefits
10/19/2011
Vets May See First Compensation Increase Since 2009
The nation’s nearly 3 million service-connected disabled veterans and survivors could see an increase in monthly benefits beginning in January.
10/19/2011
A Conversation with Karl Marlantes
Part 3 of 5: Things Lost in the ‘Enlightenment’
10/14/2011
A Conversation with Karl Marlantes
Part 2 of 5: Ancient Text, Modern Warriors and the Hero’s Journey
10/14/2011
Thank You Veterans...JOIN US
Military Appreciation Monday - November 14, 2011
10/13/2011
VA Announces PSA About Women Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs is taking its internal culture-change message to the public with a new video about the vital role women play in the military and the importance of providing women Veterans with high quality health care.
10/13/2011
Happy Birthday to the U.S. Navy
Click for more information.
10/13/2011
Freedom Team Takes on Windy City Marathon
The Achilles Freedom Team of Disabled Veterans took part in the 34th annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon on October 9.
10/12/2011
Milestones
Minter Named Voluntary Services
Director, Walsh, Jackson Retire
Amassing 75 Years of Service
10/11/2011
They fought for our home, help us fight for theirs
In 2009, nearly 150,000 veterans spent at least one night in an emergency shelter or transitional housing program.
10/11/2011
A Conversation with Karl Marlantes
Part 1 of 5: The Bestselling Author on the Battle to Get His Books Published and the Danger of Silence
10/3/2011
Hero Among the Stars
The Disabled American Veterans thanks JR Martinez for his continuing advocacy for the men and women injured in service to their country.
10/3/2011
an Intimate Story of War and Recovery
You Can Make a Difference in the Lives of Disabled Veterans
10/3/2011
The 1930s: Challenging Times
Every year until DAV’s 100th anniversary in 2020,
each September/October issue of DAV Magazine will
chronicle a decade in our organization’s history.
9/29/2011
H.R. 2309, the Postal Reform Act of 2011
Please Ask Your Representative to Oppose Section 403 of this Legislation.
9/26/2011
VA Partner Study Links Genes to Mental Illness
Common genetic variants contribute to a person’s risk of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder according an article published on September 18, 2011 by the Psychiatric Genome-Wide Association Study Consortium (PGC).
9/26/2011
The Need for Funding Oversight
As Congress looks for ways to be better stewards of taxpayer dollars, the DAV
and other veterans service organizations have urged the House and Senate
Veterans’ Affairs Committees to conduct thorough oversight to identify waste
and inefficiency before savings are claimed or essential funding reduced.
9/22/2011
PTSD and Gulf War Fibromyalgia Clinical Study
Targeted Medical Pharma is enrolling 250 veterans for a clinical trial to further establish the effectiveness of a safe medication regimen to treat the symptoms associated with military related post-traumatic stress disorder and Gulf War Illness.
9/21/2011
Home Depot volunteers help Orlando chapter of Disabled American Veterans.
Click to read article.
9/21/2011
Computers Reading Doctors’ Notes?
With electronic health records, computers have proven their worth in tracking, sorting and displaying data.
9/20/2011
Retroactive Traumatic Injury Benefits Expanded for Qualifying Injuries
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is extending retroactive traumatic injury benefits to veterans and service members who suffered qualifying injuries during the period Oct. 7, 2001 to Nov. 30, 2005, regardless of the geographic location where their injuries occurred.
9/19/2011
DAV, Other Groups Deplore Ploys to Stall POW-MIA Program
The DAV, other major veterans service organizations and POW/MIA
family organizations recently objected to “nine months of broken
promises” by the Department of Defense (DoD) in redirecting funding
for the U.S.-Russia Joint Commission (USRJC) on POW/MIAs.
9/19/2011
VA Telephone Service Helps Families Encourage Veterans to Seek Medical Care
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has launched a telephone service, Coaching into Care, to provide assistance to family members and friends trying to encourage their veteran to seek health care for possible readjustment and mental health issues.
9/19/2011
Veterans Gather for Summer Sports Clinic
Today, more than 100 recently injured Veterans are gathered in San Diego for the National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic, a special rehabilitation-related sporting event, sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
9/16/2011
USCOC and RecruitMilitary Launch Vet Hiring Initiative
Announcing 13 “Hiring Our Heroes/RecruitMilitary Veteran Opportunity Expos” from September through December 2011.
9/13/2011
Statement from Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki
“Yesterday, the President sent the American Jobs Act to Congress for consideration.
9/12/2011
Serving Homeless Veterans
Molly Batschelet’s job takes her to soup kitchens,
drop-in centers, homeless shelters, on the streets
and in dark alleys and sometimes the homeless campsites
around Austin, Texas.
9/9/2011
VA Announces Expansion of Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record
WASHINGTON (Sept. 8, 2011)- The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
announced today it will expand its pilot for the Virtual Lifetime
Electronic Record (VLER), which enables sharing of Veterans' health
records.
9/8/2011
Amputee Softball Players Provide Inspiration in Nation’s Capital
It is not how well the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team proves it plays; it is that they prove they can play.
9/8/2011
VA Begins New Program to Serve Veterans Living Abroad
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has instituted a new program to provide comprehensive compensation and pension (C&P) examinations to U.S. Veterans living overseas.
9/7/2011
From Darkness to First Light
Our nation this month remembers the cowardly attack against the American people on Sept. 11, 2001, as a day of mourning and a day of national resolve.
9/6/2011
House, Senate Negotiate VA Spending Levels
House and Senate negotiators
will need to work out differences
in their versions of legislation
to fund the Department of Veterans
Affairs and military construction
projects in fi scal year 2012 before a
fi nal version goes to the President
for signature.
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