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Beyond Deborah Sampson: Improving Healthcare for …

WEBStatement of Tammy Barlet, Associate Director, National Legislative Service, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, For the Record, United States House of …

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Humana Expands Offerings in 2021

WEBHumana Expands Offerings in 2021. 'For 2021, we’ve expanded our footprint, increased plan value and we’re enabling safe education and enrollment for …

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Reviewing President Biden's Strategy to Reduce Veteran …

WEB[1] Barlet, Tammy. Statement of Tammy Barlet, Deputy Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States before the United …

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Military Veterans, Here’s What You Need to Consider …

WEBThe Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan Annual Election Period (AEP) runs from October 15 through December 7. Veterans who have the option to …

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VFW Members Have Saved $4 Million by Using the …

WEBMore Than 235,000 Prescription Purchases. New York, NY, June 17, 2015 — ScriptRelief has announced that its Healthcare Alliance Card has helped members of …

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VFW Study Reveals VA Health Care Is Improving

WEBFebruary 15, 2020. Veterans believe VA health care is getting better, according to results of a VFW study released in September. The VFW report, titled Our Care 2019: A Report …

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Cultural Barriers Impacting Women Veterans’ Access to …

WEBVA reports that nearly 492,000 women veterans used the VA health care system in fiscal year 2017, which was a nearly 150 percent increase since fiscal year …

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VA Expands Care to Underserved Veterans

WEBFebruary 15, 2024. Late last year, the VA announced that it planned to open several new facilities for veterans seeking health care. The clinics will serve veterans, service …

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Resilience and Coping: Mental Health of Women Veterans

WEBThe VFW released a COVID-19 health survey to best evaluate veterans' physical, critical, and mental health care experiences during the global COVID-19 health crisis. Veterans …

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The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S.

WEBAs the largest and oldest war veterans service organization, we have a long and proven history of providing vital assistance and support to America's service members, veterans …

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PACT Act and Toxic Exposure Information

WEBUnder the PACT Act, veterans are entitled to VA health care and compensation benefits if they have covered service for VA to concede exposure to herbicides (e.g., Agent …

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Federal Study Finds Cannabis Beneficial for PTSD Treatment

WEBCannabis is still prohibited for prescription use by the Department of Defense and VA. Meanwhile, the VA estimates that 11 to 20 percent of recent veterans …

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2022 Member Benefits Brochure

WEBThe VFW is proud to bring a collection of benefits and discounts to veteran and active-duty VFW members. $1,000/$1,500 No-Cost Personal Accident Protection & Voluntary …

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Elderly Veterans Care Bill Introduced in House

WEBJune 09, 2023. A VFW-approved House bill that aims to improve service for aging veterans was introduced in February. The Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act (H.R. 542) would give …

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Pending Legislation

WEBStatement of Meggan Thomas, Associate Director, National Legislative Service, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, For the Record, United States …

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Vietnam Vets at Highest Risk for Hepatitis C

WEBHepatitis C, also known as HCV, is a viral infection causing liver inflammation and occasionally liver damage. Less than 1 percent of the population — or …

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Aviation Teams Have Higher Rates of Cancer

WEBVFW’s new top official is a Gulf War veteran who understands that young veterans want to be active. September 08, 2023. Researchers found military air and …

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A Symbol to Remove the Stigma

WEBA VFW Auxiliary member in New York created a flag that honors and remembers veterans and troops lost to suicide. May 25, 2022. Kevin Hertell comes from …

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Veterans Day News: New Survey Finds Top Challenges Facing …

WEBGEORGETOWN, Texas – It takes seven months for veterans to feel they’ve adapted to civilian life after active duty, new research suggests. A new survey of 1,000 …

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