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Archive for the ‘Veterans' Events’ Category
Thursday, February 16th, 2012
With a tough job market and more veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, veterans are continuing to struggle with finding employment after their military service. One of the first things a job applicant must do is provide a resume and cover letter – and the Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) is helping veterans with this task.
On Tuesday, February 28 from 2-3 p.m. EST the DVNF will be hosting an online webinar with noted speaker Rod Dillehay, who has worked for more than 20 years helping recruit and screen candidates for high-salary positions. The webinar is free and open to veterans, retired members of the military, reservists, active duty service members, and related veteran caregivers such as spouses, family members, and Veteran Service Officers.
Some of the topics that will be covered in the series include:
- resume organization;
- how to translate military skills to resume points relevant to your employment;
- LinkedIn 101;
- getting your resume noticed online and on an employers’ desk;
- mistakes to avoid with online job applications; and
- cover letter tips.
This webinar is just one in the DVNF’s Veterans Employment Webinar Series – a great resource for veterans looking for work. There are many resources and benefits for veterans to find employment and financial support after having served our country.
If you are a disabled veteran who has been denied disability compensation or have not yet applied for benefits from the VA, a South Florida disability attorney from LaVan & Neidenberg is ready to help. To learn if you are entitled to certain programs and benefits contact our veteran’s disability rights firm today – 1-888-234-5758.
Tags: veteran employment, veterans assistance, Veterans' Resources
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Wednesday, February 15th, 2012
The Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) organization has been petitioning for a nationally recognized parade to honor returning veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, but their efforts will have to wait longer.
According to officials at the Pentagon and the Department of Defense, there’s full support for such a celebration, but right now is not an appropriate time. With troop withdrawals still a long way to go, and deployments still actively scheduled, the Pentagon wishes to wait until all efforts in the war zones are completed and the troops have returned home.
In the meantime, the White House will be hosting a special dinner honoring the Iraq veterans by inviting members of every military branch, rank, and state to represent their respective backgrounds. While the IAVA appreciates the gesture, they believe that this effort only honors a select few service members and does nothing to foster connections between civilians and veterans.
Small scale efforts to honor returning Iraq veterans have been seen across the country with a notable effort having recently taken place in St. Louis. A couple friends organized the event through Facebook, which gathered nearly 1,000 veterans and tens of thousands of civilian supporters.
The Pentagon officials recognized the efforts of the St. Louis group and praised small community events like these, stating that, “they’re the right size and scope for what military leaders feel comfortable with now.” As for a large-scale parade, officials are still holding off on making plans until all troops return home.
If you are a disabled veteran who has been denied disability compensation or have not yet applied for benefits from the VA, a South Florida disability attorney from LaVan & Neidenberg is ready to help. To learn if you are entitled to certain programs and benefits contact our veteran’s disability rights firm today – 1-888-234-5758.
Tags: honoring veterans, Iraq and Afghanistan War veterans, veteran events
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Tuesday, February 14th, 2012
When the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reviewed the current vacancy rates of the Port Hudson National Cemetery in Louisiana they estimated that the cemetery would be filled by 2015, prompting quick action to secure new burial sites for our fallen service members. The new site will be known as the Louisiana National Cemetery.
A dedication ceremony for the Louisiana National Cemetery site will be held on March 24 at 11 a.m. CST. When completed in April 2013, the site expects to give burial options to 293,000 veterans and their family members. The first phase will be a 17-acre project and provide 2,500 in-ground crypts and 1,128 regular gravesites as well as a formal entrance, roadways, utilities, and infrastructure.
The second phase will complete the project with an additional 12 acres containing 1,000 columbarium niches and 1,130 cremains sites, as well as the administrative building, maintenance complex, a committal service shelter, and a public assembly area. The water distribution system, landscaping, roads, signage, site furnishings, and utilities will also be completed.
The Port Hudson cemetery will be closed to most new burials starting in July, leaving its gates open only to casketed interments of those with previously buried family members. Interment in the Louisiana National Cemetery will follow general military cemetery guidelines, allowing honorably discharged veterans, their spouses, and qualified dependent children to be buried there. It is also open to active duty military personnel who die in the line of duty, and their spouses and eligible dependents.
If you are a disabled veteran who has been denied disability compensation or have not yet applied for benefits from the VA, a South Florida disability attorney from LaVan & Neidenberg is ready to help. To learn if you are entitled to certain programs and benefits contact our veteran’s disability rights firm today – 1-888-234-5758.
Tags: military cemetery, veterans and their families, Veterans' Benefits, Veterans' Events, Veterans' Resources
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Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
In light of the State of the Union address, a 3-day Twitter Q&A schedule will have officials from the Obama Administration answering questions related to their specific fields. One of the most important sessions to disabled veterans will be the 10 a.m. EST session held on Thursday, January 26 and hosted by Matt Flavin. Flavin is the administration’s lead counsel on veterans’ issues and wounded warrior policy.
During the session, veterans are encouraged to voice their questions and comments via Twitter using the #WHChat hashtag in their message. For those that won’t be able to take part in the live event, a complete transcript will be made available on the WhiteHouse.gov website later that day. There will also be a full interactive recap at the Storify website.
Aside from Twitter, the White House is making use of YouTube and Google+ as well to connect Americans with the administration. From now through Saturday, January 28, users are able to submit video questions through the White House’s YouTube channel. President Obama will have his responses released through the White House’s Google+ public page.
As the government continues to increase its interaction with the American people through social networking and the Internet, it’s important that veterans take this opportunity to have their voices heard. Issues about veterans disability benefits, veteran homelessness, and jobs for veterans can only be addressed when veterans and advocates participate in these types of forums.
If you are a disabled veteran who has been denied disability compensation or have not yet applied for benefits from the VA, a South Florida disability attorney from LaVan & Neidenberg is ready to help. To learn if you are entitled to certain programs and benefits contact our veteran’s disability rights firm today – 1-888-234-5758.
Tags: veteran advocacy, veteran resources, veteran support, veterans issues, Veterans' Events
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Tuesday, January 17th, 2012
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) continues its service to our veterans around the D.C. area with a career fair and expo targeted at connecting veterans to employment opportunities at several federal and private agencies.
The Veteran Career Fair and Expo will be held at the Washington D.C. Convention Center on Wednesday, January 18 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. This event offers veterans with proof of military service the opportunity to meet with recruiters and participate in workshops.
Participating employers include the following:
- The Department of Defense;
- National Cemetery Administration;
- Veterans Benefits Administration;
- Veterans Health Administration; and
- many other federal agencies and private sector employers.
The event is open to all veterans but mainly targets those in the D.C., Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and West Virginia areas, as many of the employers are located in these states. Aside from job recruitment there will be workshops on resume building, interviewing skills, education opportunities, and benefits for veteran health care and education.
The VA offers many programs and resources to support all veterans, especially disabled veterans. Many national and local veterans’ advocacy groups also exist to provide more local resources to those who have served our country and need the proper care to adjust back into civilian life.
If you are a disabled veteran who has been denied disability compensation or have not yet applied for benefits from the VA, a South Florida disability attorney from LaVan & Neidenberg is ready to help. To learn if you are entitled to certain programs and benefits contact our veteran’s disability rights firm today – 1-888-234-5758.
Tags: Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Benefits, veterans assistance, Veterans Employment, Veterans' Resources
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Monday, December 19th, 2011
According to an article in The Navy Times, in an attempt to secure some solid answers about the general condition of the war area in the Middle East, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is going to study the “medical records and stored tissue samples” collected from 450 military dogs that were deployed to that region. This study is part of the continued effort of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses Task Force to identify sicknesses in U.S. veterans and troops.
Researchers will create a database of information and then use it to locate “trends in canine diseases.” They will then compare those results with human diseases and look for common elements that could be due to the local environment, such as toxic dust.
The canines will serve as the proverbial canaries in the coal mines, but in a more retroactive sense. Researchers hope to be able to use the information from the canines’ tissues to determine if there are any future health problems expected in veterans.
Modern day soldiers are being exposed to “a host of environmental health hazards,” which can and has included low levels of toxic chemicals, as was reported in an earlier VA report, just as Gulf War veterans were in the early 1990s.
If you are a disabled veteran who has been denied disability compensation or have not yet applied for benefits from the VA, a South Florida disability attorney from LaVan & Neidenberg is ready to help. To learn if you are entitled to certain programs and benefits contact our veterans disability rights firm today – 1-888-234-5758.
Tags: gulf war veterans, Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses Task Force, military dogs, U.S. veterans, Veterans disability, Veterans Health
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Thursday, December 15th, 2011
According to an article on My Fox Atlanta¸ the Wounded Warrior Project joined forces with the Georgia Aquarium to provide veterans with disabilities an opportunity to take part in a physical therapy swimming method in the biggest aquatic exhibit in the world.
Their guide for the day was Scott Rigsby, who is has been a double-leg amputee for the last 20 years. Unlike many others, Rigsby knows what the veterans participating in the therapy program are going through and what they are capable of accomplishing.
More importantly, he identifies with the 3 biggest, and most common mental problems facing veterans in the program: depression, anxiety, and fear. He told the veterans in his program that it is only the beginning of what they will face and they should get out of their comfort zone to surpass those feelings.
The therapy program refers to it as a confidence building swim. It’s more than just being around beautiful whale sharks and manta rays; it’s about what the water does for therapy.
For some, being in the water offers a relief to their aching bodies because of the weightless environment. Others see the water as being able to remove certain limitations they face because of their disabilities. The confidence derived from the experience builds motivation and shows veterans that they alone posses the ability to change their lives, along with their families, after war.
If you are a disabled veteran who has been denied disability compensation or have not yet applied for benefits from the VA, a South Florida disability attorney from LaVan & Neidenberg is ready to help. To learn if you are entitled to certain programs and benefits contact our veterans disability rights firm today – 1-888-234-5758.
Tags: physical therapy program, Veterans Disabilities, Wounded Warrior Project
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Thursday, November 10th, 2011
How will you be spending your Veterans Day 2011 weekend? How about ending the week at a dinner honoring our South Florida veterans, followed by a Saturday night full of poker, raffles, and prizes?
If this sounds like a great weekend to you, what’s even better is that both events benefit a great cause!
Care for Disabled Veterans is a non-profit organization based in Ft. Lauderdale that provides free or low cost Independent Medical Exams to veterans seeking disability benefits through the VA.
The charity event kicks off with a veterans appreciation dinner at 5 p.m. on Friday, November 11. The dinner is open to the first 1,000 veterans who may bring up to 2 guests each – but you must register quickly!
To register, send an email to dinner@careforvets.org before 12 p.m. on Friday with the following details:
- name;
- mailing address;
- contact phone number;
- the branch of military you served in; and
- number of guests (please indicate if any are under 13 years of age, limit 2 guests per veteran).
If your submission is received before noon you will get a confirmation email with your seat reservation. The event will begin at 5 p.m. at the historic Dania Jai-Alai facility in Dania Beach, FL and you will need a photo ID to be admitted to the dinner.
To continue the celebration of Veterans Day in Ft. Lauderdale, Care for Disabled Veterans has also put together a charity poker tournament with a first prize of $10,000 (with a minimum of 200 players)! This event is 5 p.m. Saturday, November 12 and there’s plenty going on besides poker!
Registration for the poker tournament can be done immediately online at the discounted rate of $100 until 11:59 p.m. Friday, November 11. Online registration can be completed using their secure online registration form on the event page. All major credit cards are accepted and you will receive a confirmation email to bring to the event. Questions about online registration should be directed to the Care for Disabled Veterans online contact form, or for immediate assistance call 1-877-617-2170 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday.
Don’t worry if you didn’t register online! You can still register at the door for $125 between 4 and 5 p.m. the day of the event.
The poker tournament will allow unlimited rebuys through the first 6 levels and bounty spiffs with 32 giveaways. Even if Texas Hold ‘Em isn’t your thing and you’re just there to support your card shark, there’s plenty going on this evening! Aside from the card games, there will also be a silent auction, raffles, and a Spin-A-Wheel prize giveaway!
If you need a break from winning big, there will be a cash bar available, as well as the Dania Jai-Alai on-site restaurant. Please remember that the facility is primarily non-smoking (there are designated smoking areas) and there is free on-site parking as well.
All proceeds from the Veterans Day 2011 Charity Poker Tournament will go to support Care for Disabled Veterans. While there are many Veterans Day events going on across the nation, take some time to come by and support a local effort for Veterans Day in South Florida.
Tags: veterans day 2011, veterans day events, veterans day ft. lauderdale, veterans day south florida
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Thursday, April 7th, 2011
More than 300 veterans took to the slopes last week while competing in the 25th National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic in Snowmass Village, Colorado. The Winter Sports Clinic provides injured veterans and those who have just recently become injured or disabled the opportunity to competitively take part in rehabilitative and adaptive winter sporting events.
The very nature of the clinic’s events push the competitors to go beyond what they believed possible, given their injuries. Most discover they were not as limited as they believed they were before competing. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Sec. Eric Shinseki praised the competitors as year-round inspirations, and not just because of their efforts during the competition.
The clinic is sponsored by both the VA and the Disabled American Veterans (DAV). It is a rehabilitation program and veterans suffering from particular conditions and receiving care at any VA health care facility are eligible. The Winter Sports Clinic should be considered an expansion of the daily rehabilitative care provided by the veterans’ local VA medical centers. Those conditions include:
- spinal cord injuries or disease;
- visual impairments;
- specific neurological conditions;
- orthopedic amputations; and
- specific other disabilities.
The clinic lasted for 6 days, and consisted of multiple adaptive sporting events. The events included lessons on adaptive skiing, both Nordic and Alpine, as well as scuba diving, rock climbing, sled hockey, and trap-shooting.
The more successful athletes at the clinic may qualify to participate in even more competitive events. The VA partners with the U.S. Paralympics to introduce successful adaptive athletes to higher end levels of competition at the Paralympic games.
If you are a disabled veteran who has been denied disability compensation or have not yet applied for benefits from the VA, contact LaVan & Neidenberg. You may be entitled to certain programs and benefits so contact our veterans disability rights firm today.
Tags: Adaptive Sports, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Disabled Veterans, National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, Paralympics, Veterans disability
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Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010
This year was the 6th in which the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) held the Road to Recovery Conference. This year’s conference was held at Walt Disney in Orlando, Florida and was attended by over 120 veterans suffering from military-related disabilities. The educational conference included both on-site counseling and plenty of information on helpful VA programs.
The Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes and the American Legion both presented the event, which lasted a week. The Road to Recovery Conference brought together the VA, veterans advocacy and service organizations, and private sector companies. Their united goal was to provide help for veterans and their dependents in need.
Veterans had access to in-person counseling from VA counselors. They were also given access to VA employees, who provided veterans with all necessary information relevant to veterans and their families, such as:
- Health care information; and
- Financial benefits.
The conference brought in government experts as well as private companies to help veterans with their resumes and to offer career counseling. Over the course of the week, veterans were able to attend discussion, workshops, and seminars focusing on not only improving relationships, but provided information on:
- Veteran benefits;
- VA services;
- VA insurance;
- VA health care,
- financial support; and
- Job opportunities.
There is a new paralympic program for disabled veterans. U.S. Olympic Committee Representatives presented information on the paralympic program and attempted to recruit disabled veterans for participation.
If you are a disabled veteran who has been denied disability compensation or have not yet applied for benefits from the VA, contact LaVan & Neidenberg. You may be entitled to certain programs and benefits so contact our veterans disability rights firm today.
Tags: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Road to Recovery Conference, VA Counseling, Veterans disability, Veterans' Benefits
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