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What Veterans Day Means to Me

admin2017-01-30T17:54:45-05:00November 2nd, 2015|Updates|

When I was a Marine Congressional Fellow in 2010, I had it arranged that my father Blair Meglathery officially receive his Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal. It had been noted in his record book in 1964 when he

United Spinal Offers Disabled Vets Access to MyoPro® Myoelectric Upper Limb Orthosis

admin2017-01-30T17:54:45-05:00October 21st, 2015|Updates|

United Spinal Association’s VetsFirst program has teamed up with Myomo Inc. to offer our members the opportunity to receive a MyoPro® myoelectric upper limb orthosis. The MyoPro ® can enable veterans to self-initiate movement of a weakened

What Is The New VA Ruling On The Presence Of Service Dogs On VA Property?

admin2015-10-05T01:22:05-05:00October 5th, 2015|Updates, VetsFirst Q&A|

On August 17, 2015 the VA announced a new ruling regarding service animals in VA Facilities. Under the revised regulation, only dogs will be considered service animals. No other animals will be considered or permitted on VA Property. The

What Can The VA Provide A Veteran Who Needs Long Term Care?

admin2015-10-05T01:09:55-05:00October 5th, 2015|Updates, VetsFirst Q&A|

The VA Health Care System has expanded their Geriatric and Extended Care Services for Veterans. The Guide to the programs is called The Guide to Long Term Services and Supports, LTSS, and provides information on services within the VA

Can A Veteran’s Surviving Spouse Adopt A Child After The Veterans’s Death and Receive Benefits For That Child?

admin2015-10-05T00:56:23-05:00October 5th, 2015|VetsFirst Q&A|

Yes, if a veteran's surviving spouse adopts a child after the veteran's death, the following must apply: the claimant submits a decree of adoption showing the surviving spouse adopted the child within two years after the date of the veteran's death

Can The Family Collect VA Survivor Benefits If A Veteran Commits Suicide?

admin2015-10-05T00:34:59-05:00October 5th, 2015|VetsFirst Q&A|

Yes, per 38 CFR 3.302, an eligible survivor can receive death benefits from the VA, if the Veteran was of “unsound mind” at the time of the suicide and his/her “unsound mind” was a secondary condition or caused by

What Is The New Veterans Healthcare Traveling Program?

admin2015-08-06T17:30:53-05:00August 6th, 2015|Updates, VetsFirst Q&A|

Traveling Veterans are Veterans who are enrolled in the VA Healthcare System and plan to spend time away from their preferred VA facility.

Veterans Identification Card

admin2017-01-30T17:54:45-05:00August 6th, 2015|Updates|

Secretary of Veterans Affairs directed to issue, upon request, veteran identification cards to certain veterans requesting the ID card.

Mike Michaud Good Choice To Lead Veterans’ Employment Training Service

admin2015-08-06T12:46:29-05:00August 6th, 2015|Updates|

VetsFirst supports proper implementation of new requirements for all transitioning servicemembers to receive information about disability-related employment and education protections. We also support efforts to ensure that veterans with disabilities have the opportunity to receive high-quality vocational rehabilitation services.