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Thousands of Agent Orange-exposed vets closer to help
An estimated 200,000 Vietnam veterans suffering from three diseases newly associated with exposure to Agent Orange are closer to receiving disability compensation following an appeals court order Aug. 6 directing VA to publish a final implementing regulation within 30 days.
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Stolen valor harmful to veterans, organizations
Appeals on a decision by the 9th U.S. District Court in Colorado regarding a ruling on a phony veteran and his claims of military service and awards are being undertaken.
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Suicide, depression among military vets important topic
Veteran suicides are on the rise. The subject of suicide is extremely difficult to talk about and is a topic that most of us would prefer to avoid.
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Returning veterans to receive more help changing careers
Returning home from an extended overseas deployment can be a busy and joyful time for service members as they reunite with their families and ease their way back into civilian life.
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Veterans Corner: VA now offering private grave marker medallions
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki announced June 29 that the Department of Veterans Affairs is offering bronze medallions to attach to existing, privately purchased headstones or markers, signifying a deceased’s status as a veteran.
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Obama signs veterans' benefits bill into law
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Veteran's Corner
The month of May brings Memorial Day celebrations throughout our country, and our community especially, doesn't shy away from recognizing those who served their country both past and present.
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Veteran's Corner
On April 21st congressional leaders passed a landmark veteran’s family caregiver bill by a vote of 419-0.
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Be wary of mail 'fishing' scams
With tax deadline day having come and gone, online thieves, commonly known as phishers, are still hard at work trying to steal money and your identity with e-mails falsely claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service.
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