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VA Focuses On Vet Suicide Prevention
Since the Department of Veterans Affairs has increased its focus on mental health over the last few years, officials for the department said they have…
VRAP Gives Unemployed Veteran New Start
Ty Taylor inspired veterans yesterday with good news on his VRAP application. After fighting through a VA denial, he won. Now, he is that much…
Vocational Rehabilitation to Host Workshops
Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment will hold workshops during the Detroit Vets Hiring Fair next week. The economic impact on the city is projected…
VA Gives More Excuses About Disability Backlog
Yesterday, the VA provided still more excuses about its failure to address the disability claims backlog. The House Committee on Veterans Affairs hearing was more…
Women’s Homeless Vets Act Arrives On Capitol Hill
Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) announced today introduction of the Women’s Homeless Veterans Act (S. 3308). This bill would require at least 15 percent of funds…
Is There a VA Cover-up of Veteran Deaths?
Five veteran deaths are at the center of a potential VA cover-up in Marion, Illinois. Two weeks ago, the VA Office of Inspector General released…
Hearst Investigation: Vets Swindled By Thieves
Gambling addicts, psychiatric cases and convicted criminals are among the thieves who have been handed control of disabled veterans’ finances by the Veterans Affairs Department, a Hearst…
VHA Infecting Veterans, Bad Fiduciaries
Hi there – hope your week is starting off on the right foot. The weather here in Minneapolis is starting to feel like a muggy…
Fathers Day, and Veteran Things Next Week
First of all, happy Fathers Day! The St. Paul Saints aren’t playing in town, so we will probably check out some event somewhere in town….
Updates on the Voc Rehab Guide
Here are a few things going on with the website here and within the local community in Minneapolis. I wanted to take a second to…
People Who Help Disability Claims
This is something I had not thought of throughout my disability claims battles with the Department of Veterans Affairs over the years. Only recently have…
Suicides Outpace Military Combat Deaths
Pentagon data reveals suicides are leading cause of death in prolonged wars. According to figures, suicide deaths are more common than combat deaths in the…