Is the Veterans Administration serving the needs of all veterans who served in our Armed Forces.?
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The truth is that the verterans hospital system has been screwed up since regan and probably not get better any time soon
694902
We owe each and every soldier.  Upon leaving they should at the least be offered sustaining medical and dental coverage until they get employment.  Some are left with no possibility of future employment!  Where is our responsibility!
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http://www1.va.gov/opa/fact/amwars.asp
1059588
Contact your local VA (Veterans Affairs) office.  These links may also be helpful to you.
328060
I have worked in the VA and volunteered as a Homeless Veterans' Advocate and can tell you the numbers vary throughout the country.  In some places, the % of homeless who are veterans is high, and in others low.  \n\nOne problem for veterans is that we were taught to be very self sufficient during our military days and told that to seek help is a sign of weakness our enemy would prey upon.  That belief translates into refusal to seek medical care when very ill to not seeking assistance for financial problems, to refusing to use services local governments have set up for homeless veterans.\n\nThe federal government's response to any problems veterans have (homeless or otherwise) is to ignore the problem until it is covered in the media, then provide talking points and slick handouts to tide the media storm over.  After that, its back to ignoring the veterans again.
677467
I would suggest that you contact a Veteran's Service Officer.\nThere is usually one or more in a city building.\nAlso, check with Veteran Organizations such as the American Legion, VFW, DAV, Amvets, etc usually have someone that assists veteran's with filing for benefits.\nYou can find a local VSO at the VA's website http://www.va.gov/\n\nGood Luck
189677
Yes.  Vetrans can use military hospitals.  Tricare will cover it.  look it up on tricares website.
334235
Contact your local Veterans administration (It should be in your local phone directory in the Government or yellow pages, or check on-line)
912977
I don't thnk they will.  How has the Republician leadership improved the VA and benefits for vets in the last six years?  Being I work in the field I would rest easy.  the GOP did a lot more damage to Vet packages than dems.
263307
Okay...I'll be right back. I found a telephone number (toll free) to a regional VA facility that should be able to field your question. (It's probably going to be a Monday through Friday thing, though.) One question: When they gave you confirmation on your claim, why didn't they tell you the form # right then? The government is truly replete with Red Tape. Good luck. If that doesn't pan out, write back. I'm around quite a bit.
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Have you tried the VA's website? (Veteran's Affairs)
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yes.\n\nRecently, it became known that the implementation of an offset, with regard to veterans benefits and disability benefits from the social security administration, was under consideration. The news spread like wildfire, of course, among websites and blogs that have an interest in (and keep a watchful eye over) such issues. \n\nWell, according to a May 24, 2006 press release (source: http://www.vetscommission.org), "In a show of hands vote of 11 to 2\nat its May 19th public meeting, the Commission agreed to adopt a motion to\nclarify that there would be no mention or question of an offset of VA or\nSSDI benefits and to limit data collection from the Social Security\nAdministration and SSDI in several key ways."\n\nApparently, the "trial balloon" that was floated regarding a possible offset met fairly stiff wind resistance from a number of sources. And those who disseminate and pass information along using various internet conduits (personal websites, article submissions, blogs, forums) most likely (I have no doubt myself) played some role in this.\nAdditional information on Social Security Disability at www.disabilitysecrets.com
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Most of the treatment is Veterans only, but there are counseling and support programs for the spouses and children of disabled and traumatized veterans.\n\nSome of the VA Hospitals also host psychological and counseling programs for the families of veterans on active duty in war zones. \n\nIf we are going to demand a vast, wartime army, it is our responsibility to provide for the care of the Veteran after the war.
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well i agree they should get more...but a great alternative is the disabled american veteran's van program. it is a free ride to and from the va hospital for any vet. all you have to do is call your nearest dav and they will help you arrange it!
910957
Yes, its true.  go to military.com they will provide of a list.  Not all states, provide this service for veterans
794555
You're right. I'm a veteran. And I get sick to my stomach when his service is 'honored'. Not every veteran serves HONORABLY. And John Kerry is a DISGRACE TO ALL VETERANS.
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Try contacting the Dept. of Veterans Affairs;\nhttp://www.va.gov/\n\nHere are some other places:\nhttp://www.veteransearch.com/\nhttp://www.vetfriends.com/\nhttp://www.veteransalumni.com/cgi-bin/welcome\nhttp://www.veteransresources.org\nhttp://www.veteransresources.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=29