Sunday, January 27, 2013

Veterans News January , 2013


This information will also appear in the next POW/MIA Veterans Newsletter


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·  Headline Military News


Fiscal Crisis Threatens Vet Compensation
The latest "fiscal crisis" has once again triggered fear that veterans won't get there compensation checks from the VA. More


GI Bill Transferability Update
When initially implemented, the Post-9/11 GI Bill education transfer program was phased in to enable servicemembers nearing retirement to accept a 1-, 2-, or 3-year active-duty service commitment. More

No More Paper Checks
In an effort to save money, Federal officials began retiring paper checks in favor of direct deposits and prepaid 'Direct Express' debit cards in May, 2011. More


33 States Waive CDL Test
Maryland has joined 33 other states in agreeing to waive the skills test for veterans and servicemembers who have military training that would entitle them to a commercial driver's license. More


Fix Bad VA Loan Credit in the New Year
Many Americans have New Year's Resolutions to leave bad credit habits behind them. More

$500k Protection for Less than VGLI
VGLI too much? Protect your family for less than VGLI. More

Wal-Mart to Hire Veterans
The nation's largest retailer, Wal-Mart, has announced a plan to hire every veteran who wants a job. More

Disabled Veterans and Sports
Disabled U.S. Navy veteran and U.S. Paralympian Michael Johnston encourages fellow veterans to use adaptive sports to get back in the game with a new PSA. More

How To Buy A Diamond -- Expert Advice
Expert Advice from Blue Nile. You're in charge. This is one of life's most important purchases and we want to you to be empowered by your decision. More

Allstate Searching for Veteran Talent
Our Shared Vision: At Allstate, we celebrate creative problem solving, full engagement and working together to keep all people in Good Hands. More

3 VA Loan Tips
Tip: Get Pre-Approved. Before you start the hunt for a house, the best thing you can do is to get pre-approved for your VA loan amount. More

VA Deploys Paperless Claims System
The VA has begun the nationwide transition to paperless processing of veterans' disability claims at its regional benefits processing offices. More

VA Determining Graduation Rates
The VA has teamed up with Student Veterans of America and the National Student Clearinghouse to better track how student veterans are performing. More

Join the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Recent events with natural disasters demonstrate a continuing need to recruit talented individuals for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Planning and Response Teams. More

HIV Exposure at Buffalo VA Hospital
More than 700 patients at the Buffalo Veterans Administration Center may have been exposed to HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C because of accidental reuse of insulin pens. More

VA Funeral Director Resources Now Online
The Department of Veterans Affairs VA has announced the availability of the new online funeral directors resource kit. More

Get a List of 2013 Military Benefits
The Military.com Benefit Calculator is designed to quickly and easily connect you with your benefit information based on your military service and status. More

VA Offers Burial Records
The VA has partnered with Ancestry.com to bring burial records from historic national cemetery ledgers into the digital age. More


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