Category Archives: Veterans Services
Helping Medics transition to Civilian Employment
Many military medics who served in Iraq & Afghanistan, skilled at treating trauma-related injuries, have -->
China’s Food Play Extends Its Reach, Already Mighty
A growing amount of food that is commonly consumed by Americans is imported from China. -->
Another VSG Win! Vietnam Combat Veteran gets 100% service connection for PTSD after Long wait
The Veteran served in the U.S. Army from 1967-1969. During that time, he saw heavy -->
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 Gets Creative in Atlanta Regional Office
In response to the ever growing VA Disability Claims Backlog and pressure from politicians, including President Obama, -->
Kingston House Readied to Assist Homeless Vets
By Michael Novinson Times Herald-Record 04/27/13 KINGSTON — By year’s end, Ulster veterans who’ve fallen -->
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 -->
The VA announces new plan to address the Backlog
This past week, I had the opportunity to attend the 12th Judicial Conference for the -->
Time to shake up the dysfunctional VA
Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs is in an analogous quagmire as it struggles to -->
Another VSG win! Vietnam Veteran gets Service Connection increase for PTSD and TDIU!
The veteran came to VSG seeking to appeal an unfavorable decision, which denied him an -->
How bad is the VA backlog?
Veterans Affairs Backlog Files Stacked So High, They Posed Safety Risk to Staff By: P.J. -->
America’s Combat Veterans: The Waiting Wounded
The Economist IN WAR, it is said, there are no unwounded soldiers. Bombs that shatter -->
Benefits for Agent Orange Exposed Veterans
Concerns about the health effects from the millions of gallons of Agent Orange sprayed during -->
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds NOVA Position to Preserve Veterans’ Due Process Rights
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled in favor of NOVA against -->
A Pattern of Problems at a Hospital for Veterans – By JAMES DAO
The New York Times WASHINGTON — In an unusually strong letter sent to the White -->
Did VA withhold Health Studies on Soldiers’ Toxic Exposures?
Stephen Coughlin, former employee at the VA Office of Public Health, has alleged that the -->
City Changes Law to Enable Veterans to obtain Trade Jobs
Post 9/11 Veterans will now be able to apply for Trade Licenses in NYC. Up -->
Veterans Paired with Dogs to Help PTSD and TBI Symptoms
The therapeutic effects of a canine companion are known by all dog lovers. Many recognize -->
Student Veterans: For Profit’s Offer New Guidelines
For Profit colleges and universities have come under scrutiny in the media for being “unfriendly” -->