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Gulf War Illness Washington Update

Written by Anthony Hardie There’s lot happening right now on behalf of veterans of the -->

Senate Passes Veterans Jobs Bill

Written by Rosalind Helderman November 10, 2011 (Washington Post) – On the eve of Veterans -->

Nov. 15, 2011 – Ronald Rosenkranz Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication

Westbury, NY, November 13, 2011 –(PR.com)– Ronald Rosenkranz, of Marlboro, New York, has recently been -->

Veterans’ Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)

From DAV: On October 18, 2011, it was announced that there would be a 3.6% -->

Obama To Promote Ways For Veterans To Find Work

Associated Press by Ken Thomas: President Barack Obama is promoting new ways to help veterans -->

Salmonella Contaminated Dog and Cat Food Poses Human Risks

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has opened a nationwide investigation into the growing number -->

Nov. 4, 2011 – Finkelstein and Partners contributes to Food Frenzy

NEWBURGH – The partners and staff of Finkelstein and Partners, LLP, participated in the third -->

For Injured Veterans, Healing in Service to Others

New York Times Article by James Dao: While working with refugees and landmine survivors in -->

A Veteran Commits Suicide Every 80 Minutes

Center For A New American Security Study Reveals Startling Statistic.” by Ken Smith A veteran -->

VA Updates Information Sharing Rule with DOD

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 | Posted by Veterans Today The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) -->

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Announces Recall of Bulk Turkish Pine Nuts Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

On October 26, 2011, Wegmans Food Markets, Inc ordered a recall of approximately 5,000 lbs. -->

Agent Orange: Nehmer and its Progeny

In 1986 a class action suit was filed against the VA by veterans and their -->

Veterans’ Legislation Passed in Congress

Last week, on October 10, 2011, the House of Representatives passed five veterans bills, H.R. -->

Beyond The Battlefield: Unprepared For Wave Of Severely Wounded, Bureaucracy Still Catching Up

A decade of fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq has left thousands of young Americans suffering -->

VA CREATES WOMEN VETERANS CALL CENTER

Major Outreach Effort Launched The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has embarked on a major -->

VETERAN BORROWERS IN DELINQUENCY

Assistance To Veterans With Non-Va Guaranteed Home Loans For a veteran or service member who -->

POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) APP HELPS THOUSANDS

The PTSD Coach smartphone application (app), launched in April by the Department of Veterans Affairs -->

VA PROCESSING HUNDREDS OF APPLICATIONS FOR NEW FAMILY CAREGIVER BENEFITS IN FIRST WEEK

In the first week for open applications, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has assisted -->

Combat Troops in Iraq Talk About PTSD

by Tim King (SALEM, Ore.) – Hundreds of thousands of American combat veterans are victims -->

Secretary Shinseki Announces an Additional $10.3 Million to Help Eliminate Veterans Homelessness

WASHINGTON – Eleven states will share more than $10.3 million in grants to community groups -->