Tag Archives: Gulf War Claims Help

$47,000 mechanical bull for Utah National Guard?

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Laura

AMVETS National Exec­u­tive Direc­tor Stew­art Hickey was ticked off. While the Depart­ment of Defense has money to call 350,000 employ­ees back to work, and buy a $47,000 mechan­i­cal bull, they don’t have the fund­ing for our fallen fam­i­lies…. This is such a trav­esty that … Continue reading →

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The big GI bill carrot, student veterans, and the shutdown

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Laura

Who are these veterans? Student Veterans of America (SVA) have a few facts up on their website.  They note that 47% have families, 85% are older than 25, and 27% are female.  My DS (dear son) is in the first … Continue reading →

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H.R. 2775: Veterans’ Committee members who voted for continuing the government shutdown last night

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Laura

Of the original 11 Veterans’ House Committee members who voted for the shutdown/default, only 3 voted to reopen the government.  Two of the anti-vet votes were cast by veterans Jeff Denham and Brad Wenstrap. On the U. S. Senate Committee … Continue reading →

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CAVC–KY v. SHINSEKI–REDUCING RATINGS FOR FUN AND PROFIT

Posted on October 17, 2013 by asknod

In what many Court watchers fear may be a VA-wide crackdown on Veterans, the CAVC affirmed a rating reduction based on medications used to control the problem. As with most sensitive cases, the name of the Veteran was redacted to … Continue reading →

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NEW VA MEDICAL POLICY

Posted on October 15, 2013 by asknod

Spotted this-where else- on facial recognition page. I stole it from member Emster. Seems  Joseph. Q. Veteran was denied transport to the VAMC in West LA. The reason was that, while he gets five years of access to the VAMCs … Continue reading →

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VA POLICE DEVELOP NEW SPIKE STRIP TO SLOW DOWN VET SPEEDERS

Posted on October 15, 2013 by asknod

Recently, I noticed on my visits to VAMC American Lake in Lakewood, Washington, an increased presence of police officers actually on duty since the Dunkin Donuts franchise went out of business up the road. They’ve been writing quite a few tickets … Continue reading →

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THIS JUST IN- FACENEWS

Posted on October 15, 2013 by asknod

I just spotted this on my FB thingie from member and fellow hepper Uncle Sam. It should come as no surprise to most. I was born there and have to bear that cross myself. Thank goodness they finally came to … Continue reading →

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FED. CIRCUS–TYRUES v. SHINSEKI– THAT’S ALL SHE WROTE

Posted on October 15, 2013 by asknod

In Larry’s last episode, he was poised to make the leap, via the Henderson v. Shinseki Supreme Court decision, to overcoming the tolling of what can only be described as a bifurcated claim. Vets have one claim. One original claim. … Continue reading →

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ALPHABETS4VETS CEO SALARIES IN JEOPARDY

Posted on October 15, 2013 by asknod

Joining together in consternation at the continuing impasse between Congress and the White House over the budget debacle, Disabled American Veterans’ executive director held a press conference at the Washington, DC  World War II memorial (where else) to bemoan the … Continue reading →

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Many claimants using Disabled American Veterans (DAV) must go to off-site relocations

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Laura

So much for free rent and utilities!  During the shutdown, DAV officers in many parts of the country have been kicked out of their (VARO) offices. How embarrassing!  Here is the link to the alternative addresses in the states.   … Continue reading →

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