VetsFirst has long supported efforts to ensure that disabled veterans have access to assistance animals. We were strong advocates for legislation passed in 2012 that ensured access to VA facilities for veterans who use service animals. Unfortunately, veterans with disabilities continue to face barriers in many other areas, including housing. Late last month, the U.S. [...]
United Spinal Association’s VetsFirst program will present U.S. Senator John McCain with the VetsFirst Congressional Bronze Star Award for his extraordinary efforts to ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), which is the first treaty to address disability rights globally. VetsFirst directly assists veterans and their eligible family members in [...]
Question: I am going into my VA medical center next month for back surgery. I will be laid up for a few months recovering. I am currently employed and am not rated at 100% but my doctor says I will not be able to work for a while. My doctor said I could be eligible [...]
