Time to End the Claims Sharking Mess Unqualified organizations and individuals charging exorbitant and improper fees has been a problem amplified by the passage of the PACT Act in August 2022. The matter is now getting out of hand. See the PBS broadcast and transcript below for more about the Read more…
Go to “More Info” in right column for direct link rather than wasting time on QR Code camera work. Due to questionable regional and municipal planning and control practices and laws in Pennsylvania — and, sometimes, greed — affordable housing in our valley is a major catastrophe currently. Hence the Read more…
Crescendo of Presumptive Conditions Continues Since the Passage of the PACT Act The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today that it is including three new cancer types in the list of presumed service-connected disabilities due to military environmental exposure under the PACT Act. Through a sub-regulatory policy letter Read more…
VA Healthcare Changes May Make It Worth Your While The event, scheduled for 5 p.m. on 22 May 2024 at the Allentown VA Clinic, will provide military veterans, family members and the public, feedback on VA operations and give them a chance to ask questions about recent expanded benefits through Read more…
VA Healthcare Changes May Make It Worth Your While The event will provide military veterans, family members and the public, feedback on VA operations and give them a chance to ask questions about recent expanded benefits through the PACT Act. Staff will also be on hand throughout the Community Town Read more…
As a result of a partnership between the VA and Prudential Financial, the Office of Outreach, Transition and Economic Development (OTED) is offering to military veterans, transitioning servicemembers, and their family members and caregivers, the opportunity to participate in a Wellness Wednesday Financial Educational series. The series addresses identified, financial Read more…
In Partnership with Prudential Financial As a result of a partnership between the VA and Prudential Financial, the Office of Outreach, Transition and Economic Development (OTED) is offering to military veterans, transitioning servicemembers, and their family members and caregivers, the opportunity to participate in a Wellness Wednesday Financial Educational series. Read more…
Join the VA’s Compassionate Contact Corps! The CCC of the Modern Era Looking for a more personal way to help veterans: those in need of someone with whom to talk? A human voice sometimes has magical powers. A caring heart is a gift from God — something learned, not automatic. Read more…
We have been told that one will be coming to the Lehigh Valley on 22 May! Internet Microsoft Teams participation is available for this one From the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center press release: The meetings are intended to provide local Veterans an open forum and for VA officials to Read more…
The phasing of application for VA healthcare due to toxic exposures under the PACT Act has been suspended. Starting 5 March 2024, you can apply regardless of covered era or time period. Note that this is about healthcare and not compensation (which involves the filing of a disability claim). Consequently, Read more…