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Numerous residents gathered to remember those who fought and those who died during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor 80 years ago Tuesday.

6 Ways To Improve Veterans Access To Civil Legal Aid By Ronald Flagg Isabelle OrdMilitary service members far too often return from risking their lives in defense of our freedoms only to face challenges that can be as daunting as the enemies they confronted on the battlefield. Many veterans experience post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, unemployment, domestic violence, mental illness and homelessness. If left unaddressed, these issues may also bring veterans into contact w...

A veteran with a fever and hacking cough that suggest a possible coronavirus infection tries to make a doctor’s appointment, only to be turned away by a receptionist who personally

VA has illegally denied health care to thousands of veterans Its because of a pervasive misunderstanding, and misapplication, of the rules regarding other-than-honorable discharges.  By Dana Montalto Text size Copy shortlink: A veteran with a fever and hacking cough that suggest a possible coronavirus infection tries to make a doctors appointment, only to be turned away by a receptionist who personally decides the would-be patient cant see a...

Print A veteran with a fever and hacking cough that suggest a possible coronavirus infection tries to make a doctor’s appointment, only to be turned away by a receptionist who personally decides the would-be patient can’t see a physician. A former service member and sexual assault survivor at risk of suicide is denied access to mental health services by a bureaucratic gatekeeper stationed at the therapist’s front desk. These are two of thousands of examples of veterans seeking the Veteran...

Legal aid providers should expand collaboration with programs of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to help provide comprehensive services for veterans, according to a task force report released Tuesday.

Branson Veterans Task Force, in conjunction with Wreaths Across America, hosted this event on Saturday, Dec. 19. “Today, we show a united front of gratitude and respect across the United States of America as we remember the fallen, honor those who serve and their families and teach the next generation the value of freedom,” said Emcee Jody Madaras. “This morning, you will see that all of our hometown heroes’ graves have been marked with an American flag. Now it’s import...

December 16, 2020 Press Release Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of H.R. 7105, the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020.  Below are the Speaker’s remarks: Speaker Pelosi.  Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker.  I thank the gentleman for yielding and for his great leadership.  He makes us so proud as Chair of the Veterans Affairs Committee...