Monthly Archives: September 2008

VA Secretary Establishes ALS as a Presumptive Compensable IllnessCites Association between Military Service and Later Development of ALSWASHINGTON – Veterans with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis...

VA mishaps shake Congress' confidenceby Audrey Hudson A key congressional leader says he has no confidence in the Department of Veterans Affairs and would...

by Rick MazeIn the first of what could become many revisions in its disability ratings, the Veterans Affairs Department announced Tuesday that it is...

by Rick Maze A plan by the Veterans Affairs Department to depend on a private contractor — not VA employees — to process claims for...

How are child support obligations considered in qualifying for a VA loan?  Is it considered debt? Yes, it is considered...

THE CONGRESSIONAL REPORT CARD'JUST THE FACTS, MA'AM'By Gordon Duff STAFF WRITERI had a comment earlier today on which political party to support and who...

The Mighty Wings of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirdsby Donna Teresa, Homefront JournalThe California International Air Show once again will take flight this weekend...

Today's Local News for VeteransWhat's Inside1. Peake Expected To Attend Healthcare Summit In Honolulu. 2. Disability Benefits For Mild Brain Trauma To Be Increased.   3. VA Hospital...

RON PAUL ENDORSES CONSTITUTION PARTY CANDIDATE CHUCK BALDWIN FOR PRESIDENTWhere does Chuck Baldwin Stand on Military and Veterans Issues?by Sarah FosterAfter months of refusing...

The Real Patriots Won!By Robert L. Rosebrock, co-director of We the Veterans No, no, no .... not the New England Patriots that got shellacked...

Unexpected Consequences from a Mug of SodaBy Scott Horton The Bush Justice Department continuously tells us it is beleaguered, under-resourced, and having a hard...

VA Awards $36 Million for Homeless VetsVA Announces $36 Million in Grants for Homeless ProgramsWASHINGTON – Homeless veterans in 35 states, the District of Columbia...

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund has received a grant for nearly $290,000 from the U.S. State Department to fund its humanitarian and mine-action program...

VA Announces Changes to the Disability Rating Schedule for Traumatic Brain Injuries and Burn ScarsIncreased Compensation Possible for Some VeteransWASHINGTON – The Department of...

Ignorance and Politics Cloud PTSD Diagnosis and Treatment IssuesTreatment/Diagnosis/Compensation Worse Than The DiseaseBy Gordon Duff STAFF WRITERWith continual new methods of screening PTSD using...

Too many troops are returning from war zones with undiagnosed psychological problems, the physicians tell the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during...

Today's Local News for VeteransWhat's Inside1. Senior VA Physicians Call For Improved DOD-VA Transition Methods. 2. California Homeless Veterans Facility Receives "Prestigious" VA Award.   3. Hefner VAMC...

Blood test could soon provide PTSD diagnosisBy Cheryl JenningsSAN FRANCISCO - The Veterans Health Administration estimates it will treat nearly six million patients this...

This is an historic time for veterans. As the New York Times reported on Friday, there is a major effort underway in Congress to...

More documentation necessary to replace, renew ID cardsRANDOLPH AFB, Texas (AFRN) -- Homeland Security Directive 12 now requires retirees and family members seeking to...

Historic Legislation To End Delays in Veterans Health Care FundingNew National Poll Shows Large Majority Supports Funding ReformWASHINGTON, - Nine of the nation’s largest veterans...

Jacksonville National Cemetery DedicatedVA Upholds Sacred Commitment to Honor America’s VeteransWASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today dedicated its newest national cemetery...

                Patricia I. Romero Inc. dba Pacific West Builders*, San Diego, Calif., Allen Engineering Contractor, Inc.*, San Bernardino, Calif., RMA Land Construction, Inc.*, Brea,...

McCain and the POW Cover-Upby Sydney H. Schanberg, The NationJohn McCain, who has risen to political prominence on his image as a Vietnam POW...

Today's Local News for VeteransWhat's Inside1. Organization Modifies Home For Disabled Iraq Veteran.  2. VA To Continue With Chantix Study Despite "Unacceptable Safety Failures."   3. NAVAHCS Workers...

How can our government come up with $900 billion for losers, but not $5 million for winners by Robert L. Rosebrock, Co-Director, We the Veterans Today,...

Woman Faces Federal Jail Time Over Spilled Soda at VA Medical CenterCommon Sense Out the Window!  We've lost our Mind!An Idaho woman is facing...

            BP West Coast Products LLC, La Palma, Calif.  Is being awarded a maximum $1,130,287,795 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite delivery and...

ATTENTION VETS! THE U.S. GOVERNMENT IS BANKRUPT........ DON'T BELIEVE THE MEDIA!DON'T BELIEVE THE POLITICIANS!!BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!!!by Rick ThorneIn my last article on the stock market...

Palin Can Launch Us Back in Timeby: Janis L. Karpinski, t r u t h o u t | Op-EdWe shall never have rights...

CALIFORNIA AMERICAN LEGION PASSES RESOLUTION OPPOSING PUBLIC PARK ON VETERANS’ LAND By John L. StamatiadesAt the American Legion Department of California’s 2008 Convention in...

VA cancer patients in Pa. given inadequate care 55 men with prostate cancer given too-low doses of radiation, study saysPHILADELPHIA - Some 55 prostate...

VA Loans Remain a Strong Option for VeteransAgency Sees Significant Increase in Loan Volume over Past YearWASHINGTON – More servicemembers and veterans are using...

Today's Local News for VeteransWhat's Inside1. Officials Plan To Break Ground On Orlando VA Hospital In October. 2. VA Grant Will Help Pay For Green-Friendly Renovations...

Thorough Palin press coverage is neededYou wouldn't buy a house without first getting a home inspection.You wouldn't buy a car without a test drive.Yet...

Jeff Miller Offers Bill To Prevent Military Families From Losing Coverage For Autisic ChildrenBipartisan legislation to extend autism benefit for retired military families   ...

Judges Overstepping. A Veteran's Observation38 USC 1155 NOTICE Judges oversteppingby William H. Heino Sr.How can state court judges arbitrarily award as alimony a portion...

The One Year Yellow Ribbon DevotionalTake a Stand to Pray for Those Who Have Taken a Stand for Your FreedomsCAROL STREAM, IL – The...

Today's Local News for VeteransWhat's Inside1. Peake Asked To Consider Another VA Hospital For Illinois. 2. VA To Open New Rural Outreach Clinics.   3. Concord Vet Center...

THE STOCK MART IS GOING TO CRASH! How did I get There?If We Don’t Learn From Mistakes Of The Past! We Are Doomed To...

Veterans Running for U.S. Congress in 2008 This year, twice as many Iraq/Afghanistan veterans are running for Congress as in 2006. And, the "pro--victory" vets...

The Republican War! by BugsOnce and for all people, politicians are politicians.  Obama voted for War Funding because it WAS NOT JUST WAR FUNDING!!!  Everything...