Don’t Mess with Texas or Our Veterans
In our “Hold Them Accountable” survey, veterans in Texas participated in greater numbers than all of the other states. Out…
Is Super Committee Eying Veterans Benefits?
Former head of Illinois Veterans Affairs, Lt. Col. Tammy Duckworth, finally voiced her concern about the budget being balanced…
Veterans Unite, Candidates’ Feet Finally Held to the Fire
This past month, hundreds of veterans united to tell candidates and incumbents what to expect moving forward. From now…
The Decision Review Officer and You: Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid
(Also known as my “that’s f-ed up” blog post.) Last week I had a hellish Decision Review Officer hearing….
Mad As Hell at Washington, DC?
As a disabled veteran and advocate, I’ve wrestled with those in Washington and the rules they make for nearly…
What the Lindsay Lohan Effect Can Teach You About Disability Claims
Here’s one to Lindsay Lohan and the “not surprised theory.” The best advice I ever received I get just…
Gulf War Illness Linked to Location, DEET
USA Today released a report covering a pending publication on Gulf War Illness. Anti-nerve agent pills and SCUD missiles,…
Smoke, Munitions Risks to Your Health
The National Organization for Veterans Advocates (NOVA) recently posted a report from the Army Corp of Engineers. The report…