American Legion praises Congress for passage of new Stolen Valor Act
WASHINGTON (May 23, 2013) – The American Legion is praising Congress for passing the new Stolen Valor Act, which addresses areas that were previously ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. The new Stolen Valor Act would make it a crime to profit from lies about military awards and decorations, as opposed to the previous law which criminalized the wearing of unearned medals. If signed into law by President Obama as expected, this act will cover issues ranging from lying to receive veteran or health care benefits, to obtaining a government contract only eligible for a veteran- or service-disabled veteran owned business, ...
VA and Veterans Service Organizations Announce Claims Initiative to Reduce Claims Backlog
WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Disabled American Veterans (DAV), and The American Legion announced a new partnership to help reduce the compensation claims backlog for Veterans. The effort—the Fully Developed Claims (FDC) Community of Practice—is a key part of VA’s overall transformation plan to end the backlog in 2015 and process claims within 125 days at 98% accuracy. VA can process FDCs in half the time it takes for a traditionally filed claim. “VA prides itself on our ongoing partnership with organizations that represent Veterans throughout the claims process,” said Undersecretary for Benefits Allison A. Hickey. “A ...
American Legion allocates $1 million for Oklahoma tornado victims
WASHINGTON (May 21, 2013) – The American Legion announced that it is allocating $1 million to veterans affected by the tornadoes in Oklahoma. The money will be used to cover relocation expenses for veterans and their families whose homes were devastated by the disaster. The American Legion, the nation’s largest veterans organization, has previously assisted emergency efforts following Hurricane Sandy, Hurricane Katrina and other natural disasters. The American Legion has set up a hotline for veterans needing emergency assistance. They can call 1-800-504-4098. If they have legal custody of minor children, they can seek help though the Legion’s Temporary Financial ...
The American Legion Washington DC Office *HOT ISSUES*
May 16, 2013 - ISSUES– VA Medical Leases The VA&R and Legislative division are working together on a Legislative Grassroots message regarding Senate Bill 412. The bill was to reauthorize medical leases for the 26 clinics that are expiring this year. In the bill’s current form, it does not address the Congressional Budget Office change to their scoring methodology that required VA to submit their funding requests for leases as capital rather than operational. The original cost to renew these leases were $18 million and under the change to scoring, VA would be required to pay for the 20 year ...
The American Legion News, May 16, 2013
American Legion task force to revisit VA Medical Center Judge Grants Motion To Include The American Legion And Local Post In N.C. Veterans Memorial Case A 'Surge' At The VA House Panel Boosts Veterans Spending DoD Health Care Money Could Run Out In August Honoring service: Legion will recognize World War II, Korea vets Defense Dept. Sex Scandals May Alter Military Law Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN) May 15, 2013 2:29 p.m. American Legion task force to revisit VA Medical Center By Brian Francisco | Washington editor The American Legion will take a second look at Fort Wayne’s VA Medical Center and its temporary suspension of inpatient services. The Legion’s System Worth ...
VA Mandates Overtime to Increase Production of Compensation Claims Decisions
WASHINGTON (May 15, 2013) – As part of its ongoing effort to accelerate the elimination of the disability compensation claims backlog, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing today that it is mandating overtime for claims processors in its 56 regional benefits offices. This surge, which will be implemented through the end of fiscal year 2013, will be used to help eliminate the backlog with continued emphasis on high-priority claims for homeless Veterans and those claiming financial hardship, the terminally ill, former Prisoners of War, Medal of Honor recipients, and Veterans filing Fully Developed Claims. “VA is dedicated to providing ...
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American Legion praises Congress for passage of new Stolen Valor Act
WASHINGTON (May 23, 2013) – The American Legion is praising Congress for passing the new Stolen Valor Act, which addresses areas that were previously ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. The new Stolen Valor Act would make it a crime to profit from lies about military awards and decorations, as opposed to the previous law which criminalized the wearing of unearned medals. If signed into... [Read more]
VA and Veterans Service Organizations Announce Claims Initiative to Reduce Claims Backlog
WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Disabled American Veterans (DAV), and The American Legion announced a new partnership to help reduce the compensation claims backlog for Veterans. The effort—the Fully Developed Claims (FDC) Community of Practice—is a key part of VA’s overall transformation plan to end the backlog in 2015 and process claims within 125 days at 98%... [Read more]
American Legion allocates $1 million for Oklahoma tornado victims
WASHINGTON (May 21, 2013) – The American Legion announced that it is allocating $1 million to veterans affected by the tornadoes in Oklahoma. The money will be used to cover relocation expenses for veterans and their families whose homes were devastated by the disaster. The American Legion, the nation’s largest veterans organization, has previously assisted emergency efforts following Hurricane... [Read more]
The American Legion Washington DC Office *HOT ISSUES*
May 16, 2013 – ISSUES– VA Medical Leases The VA&R and Legislative division are working together on a Legislative Grassroots message regarding Senate Bill 412. The bill was to reauthorize medical leases for the 26 clinics that are expiring this year. In the bill’s current form, it does not address the Congressional Budget Office change to their scoring methodology that required... [Read more]
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