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  1. House Committee on Veterans' Affairs shared a link.
    6 hours ago
    ICYMI: Chairman Jeff Miller, Congressman Tim Griffin, and Rep. Tim Walz sat down with Homefront Heroes to talk about the ways in which Congress is aiding our wounded warriors on their paths to recovery:
    Chairman Miller Interview With Homefront Heroes | House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
    veterans.house.gov
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    • Ron Nesler
      The entire contentious situation over our daughter's health through the VA Spina Bifida Program is caused by the VA interpreting "comprehensive health care" to mean "skilled medical care only." As you know, "Comprehensive health care" and "skilled medical care only" are two far different things. PL 387-110, 38 US 1803 and 38 CFR 17.900 all three speak of and authorize "comprehensive health care." Nowhere in any of the three controlling documents is "skilled medical care only" mentioned. Or even "skilled medical care" OR even "medical care" for that matter. All three controlling documents speak of "COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE." Our family understands (when reading PL 387-110, 38 US 1803 and 38 CFR 17.900) that health care means health care, and that comprehensive means comprehensive. We can't find ANYONE other than the Spina Bifida Program in Denver who disagrees with our simple, straight forward understanding of the term "comprehensive health care." Our daughter is suffering greatly because of this, and instead of helping her, the people who MADE the mistake are circling the wagons to protect the "system," rather than trying to help Honey Sue and the other several hundred A/O spina bifida children for whom Congress INTENDED this care. And, yes, I DO know the intent of Congress, because I KNOW the folks who WROTE section 408 of PL 387-110. Can we recruit YOU to assist us with correcting this?
      5 hours ago
    • Brad Owen
      As soldiers, we were one of the nations greatest assets. When returning from war, as disabled Veterans we are now worth more dead to the Government than alive. Why is the VA Disability claims system so broken? Why do claims take so long? Years and years.
      63 · 5 hours ago
    • Michael L. Brown
      Two small items that are not so small. At the Dorn Hospital in Columbia, SC veterans are required to stand in a long line to sign up for their travel pay documents, many of whom have a problem standing. Travel pay checks take many weeks to get and the only explanation was that they are running behind. Second some veterans have not gotten their ID cards because they are in a drawer in the Welcome Center. The explanation is that the VA office in Atlanta send them back to Dorn and not to the veterans home address. It boggles the mind and seems to be straight out of a bad novel. No one seems to care.
      Saturday at 5:31pm
    • Michael Wilson
      No more wars for the top 2% causes......
      Friday at 1:45pm
    • Michael Wilson
      Active duty or Veteran,,,connect to this site.
      Friday at 1:43pm
  3. House Committee on Veterans' Affairs shared a link.
    Friday
    Recently Chairman Jeff Miller, Congressman Tim Griffin, and Rep. Tim Walz sat down with Homefront Heroes to talk about the ways in which Congress is aiding our wounded warriors on their paths to recovery:
    Chairman Miller Interview With Homefront Heroes | House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
    veterans.house.gov
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  5. House Committee on Veterans' Affairs shared a link.
    Friday
    Today marks the 71st anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor. What momentarily appeared to be a crippling blow to the morale of this nation soon became a rallying cry as millions of Americans sprung into action in defense of freedom and democracy. The heroic response of the “Greatest Generation” changed the world forever, and although many of them are no longer with us, their contributions live on in our hearts.
    HOMEFRONT HEROES ON CAPITOL HILL | House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
    veterans.house.gov
    Homefront Heroes—an internet TV show—profiles the lives of wounded warriors and their families as they adjust to life after combat. Earlier this year Rep. Tim Walz, Rep. Tim Griffin, and I had the opportunity to sit down with the show’s producers and discuss many of the issues facing today’s wounded...
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  6. House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
    December 5
    Today in history (1965): President Johnson awarded the first Medal of Honor for actions during the Vietnam War to Col. Roger Donlon.
    Photo: Today in history (1965): President Johnson awarded the first Medal of Honor for actions during the Vietnam War to Col. Roger Donlon.
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  9. House Committee on Veterans' Affairs shared a link.
    December 4
    Watch the DAMA Subcommittee hearing on the challenges of transitioning veterans records to paperless technology at 2pm:
    House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
    www.veterans.house.gov
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  10. House Committee on Veterans' Affairs shared a link.
    December 4
    There are not many living people with as much of a connection to the American Civil War as Juanita Tudor Lowrey. Lowrey, now in her late 80's is the daughter of a Civil War veteran:
    Woman is a Living Link to the Civil War
    www.military.com
    Juanita Tudor Lowrey can say something truly surprising: "My father fought in the Civil War."
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  17. House Committee on Veterans' Affairs shared a link.
    November 28
    At 10 AM the Committee will hold a hearing on VA conference spending accountability. Watch live at:
    House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
    www.veterans.house.gov
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  18. House Committee on Veterans' Affairs shared a link.
    November 27
    Tomorrow the Full Committee will meet at 10:15 AM to examine the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' conference spending practices and the need for more accountability from the administration:
    VA Conference Spending Accountability | House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
    veterans.house.gov
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  19. House Committee on Veterans' Affairs shared a link.
    November 27
    November marks the 30th anniversary of the unveiling of the Vietnam Memorial in DC. Here are 6 things you might not know about the memorial:
    6 Things You May Not Know About the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
    www.history.com
    Get the facts on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the 30th anniversary of its unveiling.
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  20. House Committee on Veterans' Affairs shared a link.
    November 26
    This op-ed from Military.com provides a good understanding of the ways we can help servicemembers returning from war maintain a sense of normalcy in their lives.
    What A Grateful Nation Must Do Now
    www.military.com
    One of the things I think we Americans have to understand is how historical timing can affect the return from war.
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  21. House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
    November 21
    If you see Lincoln this weekend keep an eye out for former House Committee on Veterans' Affairs staffer and wounded warrior, Johnny Jones, as he makes an appearance as a wounded Union soldier.
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