The House Veterans' Affairs Committee conducted several hearings last week on pending veterans legislation. VetsFirst actively engaged the Committee and supported key bills that aim to improve services at VA for disabled veterans. One of the bills supported by
VetsFirst remains committed to passage of the Disabilities Treaty. The treaty promotes the ideals of the Americans with Disabilities Act around the world. To date, 158 nations have signed the treaty, including the United States, and 143 nations have
Many disabled veterans know the impact of a serious injury can go far beyond its physical effects. Every day, mental and emotional challenges may surface, calling for strength and resilience to overcome difficulties both large and small. VA's Make the Connection initiative
As I write this piece, it is possible that some veterans out there over 65 years old or their family members are being told by some unscrupulous individuals that for a small up-front fee, they can help a veteran
The President has released his 2015 budget request for VA. The request calls for a 3 percent increase over 2014 in overall discretionary and mandatory spending. Specifically, the President is asking for $163.9 billion for VA ($68.4 billion for
On Thursday, February 27, VetsFirst testified before the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity regarding the effectiveness of VA's Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (VR&E) program. At the hearing, VetsFirst's Heather Ansley testified about our concern with VR&E's ability
This week, the Senate failed to move forward in its consideration of the Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act (S.1982). This legislation includes numerous provisions that if passed would improve the benefits and services
The Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014 (S.1982) is headed to the Senate Floor. VetsFirst believes this legislation goes a long way toward fulfilling many of the current and future needs of
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to strengthen veterans education benefits by passing the G.I. Bill Tuition Fairness Act (H.R. 357). VetsFirst supports this legislation which would provide in-state tuition rates for veterans seeking to attend public colleges
I was genuinely surprised when I read a news item on the Internet last September about the high percentage of American troops who have received spinal injuries in Iraq or Afghanistan. This WebMD HealthDay Reporter story indicated that one