Learn How You Can Play a Role in Suicide Prevention on September 20
On Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. EDT, join VA and AMVETS for a Facebook Live event featuring Joe Chenelly, executive director of AMVETS and Megan McCarthy, deputy director of suicide prevention for VA’s Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, for an honest discussion about the challenges that Veterans face. [From VAntage Point]
#NeverForget: Five Veterans Share Impact 9/11 Had on Them, the Military and Community
On September 11, 2001, four planes crashed on the east coast. Two planes flew into the World Trade Center. One plane skipped off of the ground before hitting the Pentagon. The last plane crashed in an open field in Pennsylvania. [From VAntage Point]
Letters for Friday, September 8, 2017
In her letter of (TGI, Aug. 26), Ms Yukimura wrote, “How they risked life and limb to fight bigotry and white supremacy,” is political and wrong. Then, Mr. Custer in his letter of Sept. 3, attempted to challenge Ms Yukimura and failed. The men and women of the Nisei generation of World War II established a legacy in that they were Americans. [From The Garden Island]
09/10/2017 #VeteranOfTheDay Charles George
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Charles George. In 1952, Charles joined the Army to fight for his country in the Korean War. Charles was born in Cherokee, North Carolina, and was a full-blooded Cherokee Indian with the name “Tsali,” which translates in English to “Charles.” [From VAntage Point]
We honor his service.
Veterans Who Died Without Family Laid to Rest with Full Military Honors
Three military Veterans were simultaneously honored and laid to rest on Wednesday morning at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. They are known as unaccompanied Veterans who died with no surviving family members. [From FOX 29 San Antonio]
VA Updates Rating Criteria for All Disabilities
If you’ve ever wondered how VA rates disabilities for compensation, you’ll be interested to know that after more than 70 years we are updating the federal regulations for the rating criteria that is used to make these rating decisions. [From VAntage Point]
Veterans Evacuating Due to Hurricane Can Go to Any VA Medical Facility for Care
VA Secretary Dr. David Shulkin has directed VA staff to break down barriers and eliminate any red tape to ensure that Veterans evacuating due to Hurricane Irma receive seamless care at any VA health care facility throughout the nation, especially the Southeast. [From VAntage Point]
Share These Resources to Help Veterans, Service Members in the Wake of Natural Disasters
In the wake of disaster or tragedy, the process of healing and rebuilding is often complicated by guilt, depression, or anger. While the event itself may be over, the subsequent financial and personal challenges can take time to address and the feelings of stress or anxiety may linger. [From VAntage Point]
Decision Ready Claims Speeds up Disability Claims Processing with Help from VSOs
VA has unveiled our new Decision Ready Claims (DRC) initiative just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to delivering faster claims decisions for Veterans. Veterans who submit their claim under DRC with accredited Veterans service organizations (VSO) can expect to receive a decision within 30 days from the time VA receives the claim. [From VAntage Point]
VA Unveils Claims Submission Option That Promises to Complete Claims Within 30 Days
As part of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ continued efforts to improve timeliness of services for Veterans and their families, VA unveiled the Decision Ready Claims (DRC) initiative, a disability claims submission option with accredited Veterans service organizations (VSO) that promises to deliver faster claims decisions to Veterans and their families. [From VAntage Point]
Veteran finds cognitive processing therapy "very hard...but the reward is significant."
No question, for a Veteran back from war, blackouts undermine reintegration and positive communications. Marine Corps Veteran Jose Adames served three tours in Afghanistan and Iraq between 2001 and 2006. [From VAntage Point]
US in Talks with PH on Balangiga Bells
The United States government is holding talks with the Philippines for the immediate return of three Balangiga bells—war booty taken by the American soldiers from Eastern Samar in 1901, Washington’s envoy to Manila said on Tuesday. [From Manila Standard]
The Marines That Beat Hitler & Jim Crow Get Their Due
At a once-segregated base in heart of the Confederacy, four of America’s first black Marines were finally recognized with one of our highest civilian honors. [From Daily Beast]
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