Recently added articles from VFW, Veterans of Foreign Wars Magazine:
VA Women's Committee Increased
Mar 01, 2009; ... VA appointed four veterans - including a VFW employee to its Advisory Committee on Women Veterans in December. The panel advises VA on issues and programs affecting women veterans. "Members of this committee work tirelessly on behalf of women veterans to improve outreach, ensure access ...
Book Offers VA 'Survival' Tips
Mar 01, 2009; ... A non-profit veterans group is offering a free publication that can help veterans navigate VA's bureaucratic maze. Produced by Veterans for America, The American Veterans and Servicemembers Survival Guide can be downloaded for free at ...
Clothing Allowance for Amputees
Mar 01, 2009; ... A federal court decision in January gives disabled veterans a clothing allowance for garments damaged by prosthetics. On Jan. 7, 2009, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled in favor of the plaintiff in the case Sursely v. Peake. "Our service officers should review their VIMS ...
Legislation Would Enhance Health Care for Female Vets
Mar 01, 2009; ... Bill focuses on women, who will constitute 1 0% of veterans by 2020. by Jaime Netzer Despite a setback, a bill aimed at expanding VA's ability to provide quality health care for female veterans may still become a law in 2009. Sponsored by Sen. Patty Murray (DWash.), the Women ...
Priority 8 Vets Could Get VA Care
Mar 01, 2009; ... A group of veterans shut out of VAs health care system for more than five years could possibly be readmitted this year. VA plans to reopen enrollment to some Priority 8 veterans in June, but has not yet announced the criteria for those who will be allowed to enroll. The new policy could ...