By: Leo Shane III Freshman Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez again this week defended the Veterans Affairs health system as a vital national resource and criticized Republican opponents of twisting her words on VA operations as part of an effort to undermine the … [Read more...]
Purple Heart Recipients Will Move to Front of Line for VA Claims, Wilkie Says
Military.com | By Patricia KimePurple Heart recipients will take priority in the queue for Department of Veterans Affairs claims adjudication, starting April 1, VA Secretary Robert Wilkie announced Tuesday.In a hearing before the House Appropriations Military … [Read more...]
Elizabeth Dole Foundation Announces Tera Sanderson of Las Vegas as 2019 Fellow
By: Abigail KellyWashington, D.C. (February 27, 2019)— The Elizabeth Dole Foundation today announced its 2019 class of Dole Caregiver Fellows – 26 military and veteran caregivers who have been carefully selected from across the country to represent the Foundation including Tera … [Read more...]
Nevada Department of Veterans Services Receives Two National Awards for Excellence and Innovation
By: Terri Hendry Governor Steve Sisolak is pleased to announce the Nevada Department of Veterans Services (NDVS) was awarded two prestigious Abraham Lincoln Pillars of Excellence Awards from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on February 25, 2019. This award recognizes excellence … [Read more...]
Appeals Court Gives Blue Water Vets the Win Congress Denied
Military.com | By Tom PhilpottOn Jan. 29, attorney and retired Navy Cmdr. John B. Wells sat in the office of Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah), ready to meet with staff regarding Lee’s opposition to Blue Water Navy legislation, when his cell phone dinged and brought surprising news … [Read more...]
