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Afghanistan Purple Heart Recipients Reluctant to Talk About Experience
A few U.S. Marines recently received the Purple Heart but are reluctant to talk about their combat experience. Seek disability benefits with an attorney’s help.Miami VA Hospital Servicing Veterans with Mobile Surgical Units
The Miami VA Medical Center is making use of mobile surgical units to continue care for disabled veterans as their facility undergoes some major renovations.Florida Disabled Veteran Striving to Qualify for 2012 Warrior Games
A Central Florida disabled veteran is in the qualifying rounds for participation in the 2012 Warrior Games. If you are a veteran, benefits may be available.Tampa Area VA Hospitals Monitoring Noise Levels to Help Recovery
The 2 VA Hospitals in Tampa are taking steps to decrease potentially damaging decibel levels in their facilities. For veterans’ disability, call an attorney.More Concerns Raised Over Respiratory Illness in Iraq War Veterans
More Iraq War veterans are returning home with respiratory illnesses and disabling conditions. An attorney can help you file for veterans’ disability benefits.Proposed Bill Cuts Federal Funding for School Abusing G.I. Bill Incentives
Schools that target veteran’s enrollment, to take advantage of the G.I. Bill funds, may be penalized by law. An attorney can support your veteran’s benefits.Department of Veterans Affairs 10% Budget Increase for 2013
The Department of Veterans Affairs will gain $13.4 billion in their budget for the 2013 fiscal year. If you’re a disabled veteran, benefits may be available.National Recruiting Firm Aims to Help 10,000 U.S. Veterans Get Hired in 2012
An ongoing effort to help U.S. veterans find employment is being supported by 23 U.S. companies. Are you a veteran? Benefits may apply to you and your family.VA seeking 1 Million Veterans to Provide DNA for National Research
A genetic information bank of 1 million veterans is being developed to help research certain diseases. Are you a veteran? Disability benefits may be available.Amputations among Soldiers Hit All-time High in 2011
Cases of amputations have hit an all time high for post-9/11 soldiers, meaning a spike in disabled veterans and a possibility of veteran’s disability claims.Army Studying Use of Blood Test to Detect TBIs in Wounded Veterans
Diagnosing a TBI may become easier for disabled veterans seeking disability benefits due to the implementation of a new blood test, being studied by the Army.Online Webinar Scheduled to help Veterans Boost Job Search
A late-February webinar will be providing U.S. veterans with a resume and cover letter boot camp. If you need help filing veteran’s benefits, call an attorney.National Veteran’s Parade on Hold until All Troops Return Home
Recent requests for a parade honoring Afghanistan and Iraq War veterans are being delayed by Pentagon officials. Are you a veteran? Benefits may be available.VA Development for New Veteran Cemetery in Louisiana
A new burial site for veterans is being expedited for completion as the Port Hudson National Cemetery fills up. Are you a veteran? Benefits may be available.VA Denies Disabled Florida Veteran Plavix Medication for Treatment
A disabled Vietnam veteran was taken off the costly Plavix drug by the VA and suffered a heart attack. Call an attorney if you’ve been denied your benefits.Disabled Veterans among 26 Military Participants in Winter Sports Retreat
Disabled veterans are participating in Maine Adaptive’s 7th Annual Veterans/No Boundaries program. Need veterans disability benefits? Seek an attorney for help.Veterans with Polytrauma Disabilities Getting Therapy with Horses
An equine therapy group is starting a new program to aid rehabilitate disabled veterans with brain injury. For veterans’ disability benefits, call 888-234-5758.Growing Housing Loans for Veterans in 2012
The VA home loan program has been showing a positive impact on providing home ownership for veterans in need. For veterans’ disability help, call 888-234-5758.VA Psychiatrists Suspended Over Comments on PTSD Reviews
After inappropriate comments made during PTSD screenings for disabled veterans, 2 psychiatrists have been suspended. For disability benefits, call 888-234-5758.Cases of VA Hospital Malpractice in Florida Under Scrutiny
A couple cases of medical malpractice at a Jacksonville naval hospital are facing opposition in court. If you’re a disabled veteran, benefits may be available.Veterans Get Chance as First Responders Employment
The Veterans Jobs Corps initiative seeks to promote the hiring of veterans as first responders. If you’re a disabled veteran, disability benefits may be available.New Legislation Proposes Military IDs for all Veterans
New Legislation Proposes Military IDs for all VeteransNew Bill Seeks to Block Loophole Preventing Rehire of U.S. Veterans
If the Veterans Reemployment Act is passed, it’ll prevent U.S. veterans getting denied for rehiring. If you’re a veteran, disability benefits may be available.New Bionic Arm in Development for Disabled Veteran Amputees
The “Luke” arm is showing the potential for new functionality for disabled veterans with arm amputations. Are you seeking disability benefits? Call an attorney.Google Promotes Scholarships to Veterans Seeking Computer Career
Google will award 8 scholarships at $10,000 each to veterans seeking a degree in computer science. If you’re a veteran, disability benefits may be available.Labels: veterans benefits veterans education
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