Exposing Veterans Benefits Roadblocks & VA Corruption
Veterans this week were outraged when they learned how much DAV executives are being paid.DAV’s top three executives earned over $1 million in compensation during 2011, according to the DAV’s IRS Form 990. That revelation may force DAV from … [Read more...]
On my first trip to Washington, D.C., with fellow advocate Patrick Bellon, we pushed hard for the VA to grant temporary disability ratings for veterans who had been waiting over one year.The above picture above was of me talking with Patrick at a … [Read more...]
When reading today’s big headline from Miltiary.com, I remembered the song, “If I had a million dollars,” by Barenaked Ladies. Great song. I think about it often from my little perspective. A cool million would be great and I would change my … [Read more...]
The Dept. of Veterans Affairs and Student Veterans of America have just ruined my favorite Anchorman scene – they might as well have dumped a bottle of Sex Panther all over it - because that's the first thing I thought of when I read the press … [Read more...]
I know.You’re thinking, “Did this dude just use the words Google and Friend in the same sentence?” It's like when people said Lost in Season 3 jumped the shark. Way out there.But it’s true. Google can be your friend, at least when it … [Read more...]
Summary: this veteran wanted approval from a joint degree from the counselor. Here’s a gross metaphor; there are many ways to skin a cat, but the most important thing is to try to not scare the cat away before you skin it.In this instance, the … [Read more...]
Has it ever made sense that Congress would make bicyclists on steroids testify under oath, but not the Dept. of Veterans Affairs? I didn't think so.As a result of this Tomfoolery, veterans suffered our 1st casualty of sequestration, the DoD/VA … [Read more...]
Welcome to The Lede.Every week, I will be digging up interesting articles and stories relevant to veterans issues and being an American.They will cover politics, productivity, employment, school, living and all things in between. If I think … [Read more...]
