News for the military veteran. We cover V.A. health care,veteran benefits, issues such as agent orange, and more
Snippet of Article: "... Luckily, there are more job search resources available for veterans than ever before -- from websites to books to specially trained counselors...."
Article Source: www.ajc.comSnippet of Article: "...Sipala served at a communications base in Okinawa, Japan in 1970. There, he sprayed weeds around the base with Agent Orange. The VA recognizes 7 countries outside of the U.S. and Vietnam as places were Agent Orange was stored or tested. Japan is not one of them. ..."
Article Source: www.wect.comSnippet of Article: "...But the disabled veteran, who regularly travels to see his doctor in White City, will get a new car, thanks to Skinner Autoplex in Medford.
"I couldn't believe it, to be honest with you," said the 55-year-old Silicani of Medford. ..."
Snippet of Article: "...IRRRL stands for Interest Rate Reduction Refinancing Loan. You may see it referred to as a "Streamline" or a "VA to VA." Except when refinancing an existing VA guaranteed adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) to a fixed rate, it must result in a lower interest rate. When refinancing from an existing VA ARM loan to a fixed rate, the interest rate may increase.
No appraisal or credit underwriting package is required by VA. You should be aware, however, that lenders may require an appraisal and credit report anyway.
A certificate of eligibility is not required. Your lender may use our e-mail confirmation procedure for interest rate reduction refinance in lieu of a certificate of eligibility.
An IRRRL may be done with "no money out of pocket" by including all costs in the new loan or by making the new loan at an interest rate high enough to enable the lender to pay the costs. (Remember: The interest rate on the new loan must be lower than the rate on the old loan unless you refinance an ARM to a fixed rate mortgage). ..."
Snippet of Article: "...A new feature on TRICARE Online at www.tricareonline.com now allows users access to expanded personal health data, including lab results, patient history and diagnoses, and provider visits.
The Blue Button was fielded by TRICARE and was made generally available by other federal health care providers last year. ..."
Snippet of Article: "...U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) is starting a Phase I trial of a new vaccine to protect against ricin...."
Article Source: www.fiercevaccines.comSnippet of Article: "...he House Budget Committee, chaired by Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., has told a veterans’ group it is studying a plan to save $6 billion annually in VA health care costs by canceling enrollment of any veteran who doesn’t have a service-related medical condition and who is not poor. ..."
Article Source: www.timesrecord.comSnippet of Article: "...Lorimer, 72, and a U.S. Navy Veteran and retired plumber, said he stopped at the station to get a cup of coffee and left the key in the ignition with the car running. He said he had his "clicker" in his hand and locked the doors, but didn't realize the driver side door did not lock with the engine running. ..."
Article Source: www.eastvalleytribune.comSnippet of Article: "...Moran continued by talking about the rules of Congress, and then he accused the questioner of making "caustic" comments and when the commenter objected by saying he took exception to having his comments called caustic, Moran shot back, telling him he had his chance to talk so now he could "sit down" or "leave."..."
Article Source: washingtonexaminer.comSnippet of Article: "...The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "No group or organization offers anything close to our free services, when it comes helping a victim of mesothelioma cancer, or their family members. Our goal is to instantly get every US Navy Veteran, every individual, who worked in the trades, or any other US citizen the absolute best information, the most meaningful help, and the best advice when it comes to dealing with a mesothelioma diagnosis." For more information US Navy Veterans, individuals, or family members dealing with a mesothelioma diagnosis should call the Mesothelioma Victims Center at 866-714-6466, or they can contact the group via its web site at http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.Com..."
Article Source: www.sfgate.comSnippet of Article: "...The number of claims that take more than 125 days to decide has gone from 200,000 a year ago to 450,000 today, according to administration budget documents. ..."
Article Source: www.usatoday.comArticle Title: Homeowners choked up after delivery driver fixes, salutes American flag Article Excerpt: "Michigan couple, Amazon...
