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Veterans are invited to receive a free “thank you” dinner at Golden Corral’s Military Appreciation Monday event November 17, from 5 to 9 p.m. Through this generous program, more than 1.8 million free meals have been provided to veterans, active duty, Guard and reserve servicemembers and over $2.53 million in contributions have been collected to support Disabled American Veterans Departments and Chapters more...
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Veterans and active-duty military not in uniform can now render the military-style hand salute during the playing of the national anthem, thanks to changes in federal law that took effect this month. The new provision improves upon a little known change in federal law last year that authorized veterans to render the military-style hand salute during the raising, lowering or passing of the flag more...
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Veterans with conventional home loans now have new options for refinancing to a VA-guaranteed home loan. Thanks to the Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 2008, the VA can now help many more veterans who have subprime loans. The new law makes changes to VA's home loan refinancing program. Veterans who wish to refinance their subprime or conventional mortgage may now do so for up to 100 percent of the value of the property. These types of loans were previously limited to 90 percent of the value more...
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TRICARE made an important announcement for beneficiaries who receive disability compensation. Many beneficiaries under the age of 65 also qualify for Medicare. Most TRICARE recipients who are eligible for premium-free medicare Part A are required under federal law to enroll in Medicare Part B to maintain their TRICARE BENEFITS more...
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To ensure sick and disabled veterans are aware of earned benefits, TRICARE has created a special toolkit. Most notably, the toolkit informs recently-wounded veterans about the relationship between TRICARE and Medicare. Young servicemembers and veterans who have received disability for 24 months are eligible for Medicare Part B and must enroll in it to kieep their TRICARE benefits more...
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The first of a fleet of 50 new mobile counseling centers for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Vet Center program was put into service today with the remainder scheduled to be activated over the next three months
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President Bush has signed into law legislation providing a 5.8 percent cost-of-living increase in VA compensation benefits more...
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In recognition of Veterans Day, the Washington Redskins, GlaxoSmithKline, Men’s Health Network, Prostate Cancer Education Council, and the American Heart Association are hosting a unique screening and education event more...
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The Veterans Business Resource Center is hosting a networking event for contractors and small business owners November 10 & 11 at the Island Sports Center in Pittsburgh more...
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The DAV sent specific questions to both Presidential candidates. Please click here to read their full, unedited responses to those questions.
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Registration for the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic is open through Nov. 30. More than 450 disabled veterans are expected to participate in this annual event co-sponsored by the VA & DAV
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Show your support for America’s disabled veterans with a pledge to the DAV Charitable Service Trust through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) and other workplace fund drives like the United Way, state and corporate campaigns – CFC Code #11322.
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In memory of the late Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Jesse Brown, the Disabled American Veterans has established the Jesse Brown Memorial Youth Scholarship Program
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