Friday, April 28, 2017

Veterans related links 042817




Dog Abuse At Veterans Affairs, Experiments Include Inducing Heart Attacks


 

Four veterans living with PTSD reveal the disorder’s many faces


 

A website for Marines who served more than 30 days in Camp Lejune from 1954 to 1986. The ground water was contaminated and has been linked to several type of cancers.


 

From February 24, 2017: Dr. David Shulkin takes questions from Veterans during a town hall-style digital session.


 

From March 14, 2017: Dr. David Shulkin sat down for an interview with VA’s digital media engagement team.


 

Soldier’s Heart Memorial Day retreat at Rowe Center in beautiful Rowe, Massachusetts


 

Restoring the Soul after War: A Memorial Day Retreat for People in Military Service, Veterans, and Those Who Love Them


 

Trump Picks Marine Veteran As New Deputy Secretary At Veterans Affairs


 

VA Forced to Delay Removing Employee Caught Watching Pornography


 

Congressman LoBiondo office asking if we knew of any one from NJ 2nd Congressional district who took part in exercise Tiger during WWII. Exercise Tiger was training for the Normandy landings. One of the troop carriers was torpedo by a German motor torpedo boat with great loss of American life. If you know anyone who took part in the exercise please let Michael Francis of the congressman office know. I can pass it on if you don't have an email address   Sincerely James A McAllister VFW post 2071, e/m = n3trk@comcast.net .

 

RAO Bulletin Update 01 April 2017


 

State Veterans Agency Seeks Vietnam Veterans.  As a way to pay tribute to all of the men and women from Pennsylvania who died as a result of the Vietnam War, the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is asking the public for help in finding the remaining 105 Vietnam veterans from Pennsylvania who are not yet included in the agency’s Wall of Faces project. For the past two years the DMVA has partnered with the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) in Washington, D.C., to find a photo of every Pennsylvanian whose name appears on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. The VVMF is posting the photos on a virtual Wall of Faces to put a face and a story to every name, allowing these Vietnam veterans to be honored by family, friends and others from around the world.

A complete list of Pennsylvania Vietnam Veterans whose photos are still needed can be found by going to veterans.pa.gov , and clicking on Wall of Faces. To view the virtual Wall of Faces, click on this link:


 

VFW Action Corps Weekly March 31, 2017


 

“Legislative Hearing on: Draft legislation, the Veterans Affairs Medical Scribe Pilot Act of 2017; H.R. 91, the Building Supportive Networks for Women Veterans Act; H.R. 95, the Veterans’ Access to Child Care Act; H.R. 467, the VA Scheduling Accountability Act; H.R. 907, the Newborn Care Improvement Act; H.R. 918, the Veterans Urgent Access to Mental Health Care Act; H.R. 1005, to improve the provision of adult day health care services for veterans; H.R. 1162, the No Hero Left Untreated Act; H.R. 1545, to clarify VA’s authority to disclose certain patient information to State controlled substance monitoring programs; and, H.R. 1662, to prohibit smoking in any facility of the Veterans Health Administration”


 

Public Witnesses Hearing Wednesday, March 29, 2017 10:00 AM in 2362-A  on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies 


 

VFW to testify on H.R. 299, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2017 at "Legislative Hearing on H.R. 105; H.R. 299; H.R. 1328; H.R. 1329; H.R. 1390; H.R. 1564; and a draft bill entitled "Quicker Veterans Benefits Delivery Act of 2017." Scheduled for Wed, 04/05/2017 - 10:30am at 334 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515


 

The president signed into law on Tuesday, 03/28/2017, a VFW-supported bill (S. 305) that officially designates March 29 as National Vietnam War Veterans Day. The legislation was sponsored by Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., and Sen. Joe Donnelly, D-Ind., to recognize the service and sacrifice of a generation of American patriots.


 

The VFW Washington Office hosted a press conference Tuesday to announce the introduction of H.R. 873, the Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Act, which is a necessary first step toward the building and placement of a GWOT Memorial in Washington, D.C.


 

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) Daily Burial Schedule


 

Arlington National Cemetery: Current Operations & Future Plans to Honor the Fallen


 

OIG Monthly Highlights: Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (OIG) sent this bulletin at 04/04/2017 01:06 PM EDT


 

VA REACH VET Initiative Helps Save Veterans Lives: Program Signals When More Help Is Needed for At-risk Veterans


 

Why Is This VA Doctor Paid $250k To Literally Do Nothing?


 

Veteran Employment Bill Passes Senate


 

Isakson, Tester Introduce Bill to Increase Benefits for Veterans


 

Flu Vaccine Maker Owes Veterans Affairs $20 Million For Overcharging


 

Four Questions for Matthew Naylor: "It’s essential that we understand and educate the public about the Great War"


 

World to commemorate U.S. entry into Great War 100 years ago at KC’s Liberty Memorial


 

Veterans Affairs Almost Gave Away Veteran MVP Genomic Data To Russian Affiliated Company


 

Gold Star Families: Why an Evening Honoring Gold Star Families?


 

The Jewish Veteran magazine is the official publication of Jewish War Veterans of the USA.


 

VA Health Care Watch


 

VFW Action Corps Weekly April 7, 2017


 

VFW National Commander Brian Duffy's Complete Testimony and Q & A


 

Hearing “An Assessment Of Ongoing Concerns At The Veterans Crisis Line” on Tuesday, April 04, 2017 @ 10:00 Location: 334 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 - See more at: http://veterans.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=1662#sthash.VLr1OQDq.dpuf

View testimony at: https://youtu.be/WbPe7A4KxXU

 

Hearing "Legislative Hearing On H.R. 105; H.R. 299; H.R. 1328; H.R. 1329; H.R. 1390; H.R. 1564; And A Draft Bill Entitled "Quicker Veterans Benefits Delivery Act Of 2017." on Wednesday, April 05, 2017 @ 10:30 Location: 334 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 - See more at: http://veterans.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=1667#sthash.dIdKQX6e.dpuf

View testimony at: https://youtu.be/HeeKWrQOT1k

 

Hearing “Assessing VA Approved Appraisers And How To Improve The Program For The 21st Century.” On Tuesday, April 04, 2017 @ 2:00 Location: 334 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 - See more at: http://veterans.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=1666#sthash.MZn2oxiy.dpuf

View testimony at:


 

Women Veterans participation in the Million Veteran Program vital to improved care


 

National Desert Storm War Memorial


 

VA Secretary Praises Congress for Extending Choice Program: Calls legislation major step toward increasing access to care


 

Fixing the Veterans Choice Program


 

Sen. Jon Tester letter to VA Sec. David Shulkin


 

VA Establishes Commission to Recommend New Under Secretary for Its Veterans Health Administration


 

VA Responds to IG Report on Health-Care Inspection at D.C. VA Medical Center


 

2016 marks first year of zero combat amputations since the start of the Afghan, Iraq wars


 

Veterans Affairs Tries New Angle To Silence Whistleblowers, Attacks Free Speech


 

Mismanagement at DC VA Hospital is ‘Unconscionable’ Says VA Union


 

VA’s new online tool helps Veterans make informed health care decisions


 

99-year-old survivor walks in Bataan Memorial Death March for the 10th time


 

‘When I am here, I am one of the family,’ says longtime Manchester VA patient


 

Caring for those who care – VA Caregiver Support Program values your commitment


 

Alcohol and pregnancy: What women Veterans should know


 

Substance Use Disorder and PTSD: two diagnoses, one underlying cause


 

VA Doctor Honored as Chiropractor of the Year by American Chiropractic Association


 

UPDATE to VA Responds to IG Report on Health Care Inspection at D.C. VA Medical Center


 

VA Makes Wait Times for Patients Transparent for Veterans


 

VA Responds to IG Report on Health-Care Inspection at D.C. VA Medical Center


 

Veterans Affairs Launches New Suicide Prediction Tool


 

VFW Action Corps Weekly April 13, 2017


 

Trump Loyalist Installed To Oversee Washington DC VA Medical Center


 

What One Watchdog Group Found At One VA Medical Center Will Shock You (Maybe)


 

Yale Law School Files Class Action On Behalf Of US Army Veterans, Tens Of Thousands Of Them


 

VA explores new Veteran-centric treatments through Center for Compassionate Innovation


 

Pay To Play, Will VA Under Secretary Nominee Be A Tool For Political Favors?


 

It’s Official: March 29 Is National Vietnam War Veterans Day


 

VA Tests Partnership With CVS To Reduce Veterans’ Wait Times https://www.fedsmith.com/2017/04/18/va-tests-partnership-cvs-reduce-veterans-wait-times/

 

Fed Takes Anti-Press, Anti-Public Scrutiny Stance On Key Staff Selection


 

VA Modernization Initiative Reduces Processing Time for Veterans’ Claims, Saves Future Taxpayer Dollars


 

Navy Reservist on a continuing mission to help prevent Veteran suicide


 

Nashua, New Hampshire the latest community to effectively end to Veteran homelessness


 

VA helps Vietnam Veteran get his life back


 

Volunteers needed for the 2017 National Veterans Golden Age Games in Biloxi May 7-11


 

Retired Naval officer ready for competition at National Veterans Golden Age Games: Nearly 800 Veterans to participate in 31st annual event


 

#VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Charlie Murphy


 

VA Now Pays For CVS “MinuteClinics” For Minor Illnesses


 

LVMAC Tidbit — Wilkes-Barre VA seeks to establish a Veteran and Family Advisory Council


 

Colorado Closer to Allowing Medical Pot for PTSD


 

VA Launches 'New, Unique' Tool to Help Prevent Veteran Suicides


 

VA Announces Internal Review of Caregiver Program


 

Veterans health system seeks help from local hospitals


 

Whistleblower Asks Trump To Fix VA Healthcare Backlog Purge Of 500,000 Claims


 

Thanks VSOs: Lawyers, Veterans Should Be Nervous About Upcoming VA Cuts, Up To 20 Percent


 

VA Makes Wait Times for Patients Transparent for Veterans


 

VA Announces Internal Review of Caregiver Program


 

Military Dog Reunited with Former Air Force Handler After Three Years Apart


 

American Legion invites veterans to share VA experiences at Alaska town hall meeting


 

Mesothelioma Victims Center Now Offers Diagnosed Navy Veterans Who Were Over-Exposed to Asbestos at a Shipyard Instant Access to the Nation’s Top Compensation Lawyers


 

To win control of the House, Democrats will have to stop fighting one another


 

Retired Chairman Jeff Miller Returns As Lobbyist Jeff Miller After 4 Months


 

Trump Hiring Freeze Lifted But VA Will Not Fill 4,000 New Positions


 

Department of Veterans Affairs announces hiring-freeze changes

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