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AMVETS APPLAUDS VA’S ANNOUNCEMNT ON AGENT ORANGE CLAIMS
Executive Director Jim King calls automation a “critical step” toward delivering benefits on time
WASHINGTON, March 19, 2010— This morning, VA announced it plans to introduce an automated system to handle new presumptive Agent Orange claims in the coming months. AMVETS, one of the nation’s largest and most inclusive veterans’ organizations, applauded the decision, which could potentially help more than 200,000 Vietnam veterans receive their new benefit entitlements in a timely manner. Full Story |
AMVET APPOINTED TO GROUND-BREAKING POSITION IN CALIFORNIA VA
Gov. Arnold Schwarzeneggar appoints Pedro Molina as Assistant Secretary for Native American Veterans Affairs in California, a first-of-its-kind post nationwide
LANHAM, Md. March 4, 2010—Today, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger appointed Pedro Molina, an AMVETS member from the AMVETS Department of California, to a national first-of-its-kind post within the California Department of Veterans Affairs as the state’s assistant secretary for Native American affairs. Full Story |
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AMVETS SPEAKS OUT ON TBI, AGENT ORANGE, AND “DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL”
LANHAM, Md. March 3, 2010—Yesterday, the Pentagon issued updates on its policy toward traumatic brain injury in the combat zone and the potential review of the controversial “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. VA also indicated that it needs more time to implement Agent Orange presumptions for service-connected conditions and the Senate indicated plans to introduce legislation to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” AMVETS issued the following statements regarding each of these critical issues. Full Story |
FROM THE BLOG:
NEW ISSUE OF AMERICAN VETERAN MAGAZINE AVAILABLE ONLINE
In the winter issue of American Veteran magazine, we share the inspiring story of Dana Bowman, the new AMVETS national spokesman and elite paratrooper who lost both of his legs in a skydiving accident in 1994.
This winter, we also highlight the work of Doug Sterner, the Vietnam veteran who has single-handedly compiled the nation's most comprehensive database of military valorous award citations. Sterner played an integral role in the launch of AMVETS' new Web site, ReportStolenValor.org, in December, and in this issue's "Outside the Wire," he discusses his work and his motivation preserving the veterans' historical record. To read the latest issue of American Veteran magazine, Click Here. |
MILITARY TIMES: 13 PERCENT OF ELIGIBLE VETS APPLIED FOR STOP LOSS PAY
Yesterday, Military Times reported that only 13 percent of the estimated 120,000 eligible Army veterans have registered for retroactive stop loss compensation. AMVETS leaders encourage anyone who was held beyond their military contract within the eligibility period to sign up for the benefit online. Full Story
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FROM THE BLOG: AMVETS AND INDEPENDENT BUDGET PARTNERS TESTIFY ON VA FUNDING
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5, 2010—Yesterday AMVETS and its partner organizations on the Independent Budget testified before the House Veterans Affairs Committee on the proposed FY2011 VA budget. Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki also appeared before the committee to answer questions on the Administration's budget proposal, which was released on Monday.
This is the 24th year that AMVETS, Disabled American Veterans, Paralyzed Veterans of America and VFW have partnered to author the IB, which House Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Bob Filner (D-Calif.) called his Bible when considering how to properly fund VA each fiscal year. Full Story |
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 VA Secretary Eric K. Shinseki testifies on the VA budget. Photo by Ryan Gallucci |
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PRESTIGIOUS MEDICAL GROUP BACKS AMVETS ON BIOLOGIC DRUGS
Wall Street Journal ad by North American Thrombosis Forum calls for safety first on Biosimilars
LANHAM, Md. Feb. 2, 2010—AMVETS National Commander Duane J. Miskulin Tuesday applauded the North American Thrombosis Forum (NATF) for its position on biologic drugs and the group’s proposal for clinical trials of biosimilar drugs calling it a thoughtful approach that puts veteran patients’ safety first. Full Story |
AMVETS REACTS TO PRESIDENT OBAMA’S STATE OF THE UNION
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28, 2009—In last night’s State of the Union address, President Barack Obama discussed two issues critical to the veterans’ community—the controversial “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy and the proposed federal budget freeze. Full Story Comments |
FROM THE BLOG: POST-9/11 G.I. BILL UPDATES:
VA TO RECOUP $3,000 EMERGENCY PAYENTS
VA announced it will seek to recoup the fall $3,000 emergency check payments for student-veterans caught in the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill processing delays. Full Story Comments
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TASK FORCE DVD RECEIVES OUTPOURING OF SUPPORT FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21, 2009—This holiday season, AMVETS launched a call-to-action, asking for DVD donations to troops serving overseas through the AMVETS Task Force DVD program. After a variety of media outlets promoted the drive, donations started to pour in to AMVETS Task Force DVD, headquartered at the AMVETS Department of Ohio. Full Story |
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AMVETS RESPONSE TO WASHINGTON TIMES REPORT ON MISCONDUCT DISCHARGES
Report on misconduct discharges from military service for combat stress disorders pose a grave threat for today’s veterans
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15, 2010—Washington Times reported this week on a Navy memo from 2007 warning that troops who had served in Iraq and Afghanistan could be wrongfully discharged for misconduct when suffering from combat-related stress issues such as PTSD. The memo, which called on the Pentagon to mandate PTSD screening by May 1, 2007, was never acted on by military leadership, leaving the situation potentially dire for today’s veterans exhibiting behavioral problems related to combat stress. Full Story |
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