Category Archives: Veterans Services
Military’s Mental-Health Efforts Are Ineffective, Report Finds
The Wall Street Journal, by Shirley S. Wang Study Fails to Find Evidence That Programs -->
After Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, Brain-Injured Veterans Search for Solace
The Wall Street Journal, by Michael M. Phillips Returning U.S. Veterans Face Physical and Mental -->
Exclusive: Is VA deliberately blocking disabled from benefits?
By Jamie Reno: The Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) proposal to force disabled veterans to -->
Veterans could have Social Security disability benefits expedited
By Jon Harper, Stars & Stripes: WASHINGTON — Veterans with a Department of Veterans Affairs -->
VA Concedes Whistle-blower’s Allegations Were True, Including That It Ignored Veterans’ Suicidal Tendencies
By Jamie Reno: A government whistleblower who suffered retaliation from his agency has been vindicated -->
Success! Another VSG Win! Vietnam Vet awarded Retro Benefits of $55,588.00
VSG Represents Veterans NATIONWIDE. This Win was on behalf of a Veteran who resides in -->
Government concedes negligence in Legionnaires’ lawsuit
By Adam Smeltz and Brian Bowling: The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Published: February 4, 2014 House legislation -->
Bill Providing All Veterans In-State Tuition Passes House
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed the “GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act” -->
Sanders introduces $30 billion omnibus veterans’ bill
By Mike Eldred, WASHINGTON, DC- This week Sen. Bernie Sanders, chairman of the Senate Veterans’ -->
‘MyICP’ Gives Military Spouses New Career-planning Tool
By Terri Moon Cronk,American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 2014 – Military spouses who -->
PepsiCo holding benefit for veterans
Stars & Stripes, AP Newswire: NEW YORK (AP) — PepsiCo Inc. is making a $1 -->
Fifth Armed Robbery in One Week Strikes City of Poughkeepsie
An armed robbery has struck the the City of Poughkeepsie for the fifth time this -->
Are you a Veteran Suffering from Recurring Nightmares and Flashbacks Related to Combat Experience? If so, You May Wish to Participate in a Study to Treat These Conditions
NEEDED:VETERANS AND ACTIVE SERVICE MEMBERS SUFFERING FROM RECURRING NIGHTMARES AND FLASHBACKS RELATED TO COMBAT EXPERIENCES -->
VA allots $600 million more to veterans program
Leo Shane III Stars and Stripes Published: January 14, 2014 WASHINGTON — Veterans Affairs officials -->
Shinseki says claims backlog is heading in ‘the right direction’
By Leo Shane III Stars and StripesPublished: December 29, 2013 For the first time since -->
Athletic events will showcase wounded warriors’ skills, spirit
Stars and Stripes January 7, 2014 More than 100 wounded warriors will compete this week -->
VA to Expand Benefits for Traumatic Brain Injury
Adds Five Illnesses Related to Service-Connected TBI WASHINGTON – Some Veterans with traumatic brain injury -->
VA eases rules for claims on some TBI-related health problems
By Leo Shane III Stars and Stripes Published: December 16, 2013 WASHINGTON — Veterans Affairs -->
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 -->
More veterans eligible for benefits as agent orange perimeter expands
Daily Register, By DEB KUNKLE OELWEIN — More veterans of the Vietnam War were recently -->