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Posts Tagged ‘Veterans’ Resources’
Wednesday, April 4th, 2012
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is one of the largest funding sources for research and development of remote monitoring systems that can provide vital statistics to doctors anywhere in the world. This technology is being implemented in both regular health centers and VA hospitals that provide remote care to patients either in rural areas or overseas.
Veterans living outside the U.S. or those who require constant health care when they are not close to a VA hospital may benefit from remote patient monitoring services. Doctors can view up to date progress of a patient’s vital signs, mobility after surgery and much more. This critical data can be used to improve treatment of injured soldiers or veterans with chronic disabilities that require round-the-clock monitoring.
Remote medical treatment is not a new concept for the VA, the Telehealth system being used in the states has helped provide disabled veterans in rural areas with mental health treatment via video conference. The remote patient monitoring is the newest addition to the VA’s remote services and they hope to expand its use within the coming years, as more veterans are adapting to it.
Disabled veterans can benefit from a wealth of innovative treatments and support through the VA health care system, but often require a disability rating to do so. By applying for veterans’ disability benefits a veteran suffering from disabling combat-related conditions can obtain better resources to treat symptoms and improve his/her 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: Veteran Health Care, Veterans' Resources
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Wednesday, March 7th, 2012
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and American Legion organization have signed an agreement to work together in the development of new business and job opportunities in agriculture to U.S. veterans across the nation. The initiative seeks to spend no additional money, but work in tandem to promote opportunities for businesses and jobs for veterans as well as share information about working in the agriculture industry.
The plan came about when the veteran population showed that 6.1 million veterans live in areas of the country where farming is a way of life and large part of the local economy. In these areas, the American Legion boasts nearly 5,300 posts to help provide a point of access for the new program.
Focus will be put on developing programs to help veterans start new farming businesses, or connect veterans to agriculture-related careers in their area. There will also be contracting preferences promoted for veteran-owned businesses that want to do business with the USDA.
The government employs a large number of veterans and disabled veterans, but 3 departments currently account for nearly 80% of the government veteran workforce. The USDA hopes to join them in the top 4 departments with this new initiative and help all veterans with their employment needs.
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: American Legion, United States Department of Agriculture, veteran employment, Veterans' Benefits, Veterans' Resources
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Tuesday, March 6th, 2012
A recent settlement between the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Department of Justice, and 5 of the nation’s largest banks has brought in $25 million in loan assistance and many new resources for veterans, service members, and military families in danger of losing their homes.
The settlement provides cash relief to avoid litigation in foreclosure cases, as well as establishing new protections for service members in danger of defaulting on their VA loans. The banks agreed to assist veterans in obtaining interest-rate-reduction refinancing, principal forgiveness, and allow for forbearance during unemployment.
In addition to these new agreements, the Service Members Civil Relief Act was also enhanced with new protections for service members who are forced to sell their homes, due to relocation during service. These changes enhance the existing VA loan assistance program that has protected more than 72,000 veterans who were in danger of foreclosure in 2011.
Even veterans who don’t have home loans through the VA can take advantage of their toll-free loan help hotline at 877-827-3702 and speak with a VA loan specialist. The national number can provide information about the VA loan program as well as options for avoiding foreclosure with the VA’s help.
Home loan programs are part of the many benefits available to veterans through the VA. Veterans’ disability benefits can also help provide disabled veterans and their families with financial assistance for living expenses, health care, and much more.
If you are a 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 home loans, veterans assistance, Veterans' Resources
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Wednesday, February 29th, 2012
Since July 2007, the Veterans Crisis Line, an initiative started through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), has helped field over 500,000 calls from veterans in need of crisis support. Over 18,000 serious cases have been handled by the team of responders, helping many troubled and disabled veterans find the help they need during these critical times.
To continue this positive outreach to veterans, and their friends and families, the VA is extending their services beyond the traditional telephone number and creating new collaborative efforts with like-minded organizations.
The technological advances include text messing services that allow veterans in need to confidentially text their concerns to responders at 83-8255 and receive immediate support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The texts are answered by trained VA professionals, many of whom are U.S. veterans, offering a more personal connection to crisis management.
In addition to the texting service, the voice call line has now extended toll-free service for the Europe military community. The new 0800-1273-8255 number will provide toll-free access to the same U.S.-based crisis help line that the current 800-273-8255 number offers.
A third enhancement to the Veterans Crisis Line is the collaboration with Vets Prevail and Vets4Warriors, 2 groups that utilize similar efforts to reach out to veterans in need of crisis support and resources. Both organizations will begin routing calls for mental health crisis to the VA’s lines.
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: veterans crisis line, Veterans Mental Health, Veterans' Resources
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Saturday, February 25th, 2012
As part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) efforts to provide veterans with complete access to their veterans’ disability benefits, 8.5 million handbooks are scheduled to be mailed out by year’s end.
Starting this month the VA will be mailing out personalized benefit handbooks to all veterans enrolled in the VA health care system. Each book will provide individual details about a veterans’ applicable benefits, local VA health care facilities, contact information for support services, and co-pay information.
The handbooks will provide a comprehensive resource for each veteran’s personal health needs and ways for them to access the benefits and resources they are entitled to. The handbook program applies to all currently enrolled veterans, as well as newly enrolled veterans. Those already enrolled with their veterans’ disability benefits will receive an updated handbook if there are ever changes to their benefits.
If you have not yet applied for veterans disability benefits or enrolled in the VA health care system you need to act quickly. Veterans’ disability claims can take months, even years to be approved, leaving you to struggle with health care on your own during the wait.
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 Health Care System, Veterans Disability Benefits, Veterans' Resources
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Tuesday, February 21st, 2012
The Post 9/11 G.I. Bill provides disabled veterans, service members, and some of their immediate family with many benefits, including funding for pursuing continuing education; however, many universities have been found to be targeting veterans to obtain the federal funding for their education without offering quality programs.
Lawmakers are looking at placing restrictions on schools that show a high enrollment of G.I. Bill students but low educational results and student satisfaction. Schools targeted in this evaluation may have the funding they receive from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) cut.
The newly proposed bill looks to change a federal law that prohibits schools from collecting more than 90% of their revenue from federal funding. While this currently applies to the grants and loans serviced by the Department of Education, it does not include the G.I. Bill funding that comes from the VA.
The goal of this legislation is to reduce the number of schools who may be abusing the funding incentives by attracting veterans to enroll, but not providing quality education in exchange.
There are many resources and benefits for veterans that are provided by the VA and through legislation like the G.I. Bill. If you are a veteran or disabled veteran you may qualify for veterans’ disability benefits such as these to obtain help with medical expenses, health care, education, and housing.
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: Post-9/11 GI Bill, veterans education, Veterans' Resources
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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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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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Thursday, January 19th, 2012
To help active duty soldiers with the difficult event of having to leave their dogs behind while deployed or transferred to housing that doesn’t allow pets, a new non-profit, called Dogs on Deployment, is organizing boarding houses across the country.
Dogs on Deployment is a volunteer organization founded by a husband and wife active duty military family. Lieutenant Shawn Johnson was deployed at the same time his wife, second Lieutenant Alisa Sieber-Johnson, was transferred to a base in Quantico, VA that didn’t allow dogs. They were lucky enough to find a family willing to adopt their pet until they could return. Their situation prompted the Johnson’s to find a solution for other soldiers facing the same issue.
The organization has over 120 boarder homes across the nation, but volunteers are always in high demand. Families who board military dogs may adopt them short-term during the owners’ deployment or long-term until the owners are back in a position to keep a pet again.
Taking care of a dog is a serious commitment, but can be a highly rewarding one, especially for disabled veterans. Dogs have long since been paired with disabled veterans for therapy and assistance reasons – from guide dogs to PTSD therapy. While these dogs aren’t trained for therapy use, they can still be a great companion for a disabled veteran. This program can open up an opportunity for a disabled veteran to continue to support their fellow service members.
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: Active Duty Soldiers, veterans support, Veterans' Resources
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Wednesday, January 18th, 2012
The Disabled Veterans National Foundation’s (DVNF) scholarship program is offering several veterans the chance to receive $1000 to further their education.
This year, the DVNF will award 50 $1,000 scholarships to veterans to attend an accredited college, university, or trade school. The response to the scholarship program has been so overwhelming that the DVNF has announced the extension of the application deadline from February 1 to March 1, 2012 to give more veterans the opportunity to apply.
Interested veterans must complete the following for consideration:
- DVNF Scholarship application;
- State-certified Veterans DD-214 form;
- 3-4 minute video or 500-750 word essay (topic provided in the application); and
- a letter of recommendation from a non-relative.
The DVNF will make their decisions in March and notify the winners at the beginning of April. Scholarships will be sent to the recipient’s school by the end of May.
Precilla Wilkewitz, president of the DVNF, said that her organization is highly aware that many veterans aren’t entitled to every part of the GI Bill benefits. The DVNF strives to fill the gaps many veterans have in their benefits by providing scholarships for continuing education.
Programs like the DVNF can help provide additional benefits and resources when a veteran doesn’t qualify for full disability benefits through the VA. If you’ve only received partial benefits or a low disability rating, you may need to talk to a veterans’ disability attorney to review your case.
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: Disabled Veterans National Foundation, veteran-students, veterans assistance, Veterans' Benefits, Veterans' Resources
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