Proposal to cut disability benefits for 1.5 million veterans | DAV condemns congressional action

Article Title: DAV condemns congressional proposal to cut disability benefits for 1.5 million veterans

Article Excerpt: "Congressman Mike Bost (Illinois's 12th Congressional District) introduced the following bill...Once again, we find ourselves in the regrettable position of having to defend the benefits that disabled veterans earn through their service and sacrifice. This week, a new congressional proposal was unveiled that could cut benefits for up to 1.5 million veterans and reduce future disability compensation...The information about the cuts to sleep apnea and tinnitus proposed in the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act can be found in Section 108 on page 59 on the bill text found here. ..."

Reference Source: www.dav.org

The military is giving me retirement and disability pay — but will it be enough to retire at 48?

Article Title: The military is giving me retirement and disability pay — but will it be enough to retire at 48?

Snippet of Article: "...planning to retire in four years after 30 years of service. My retirement pay should be about $7..."

Article Source: www.msn.com

Bachmann backs off pay cuts for disabled vets

Article Title: Bachmann backs off pay cuts for disabled vets

Snippet of Article: "...her list of ways to cut $400 billion from the federal budget no longer includes a proposal that would have reduced disability compensation by the amount received in Social Security Disability Income for the 153,000 severely disabled and unemployed veterans eligible for both benefits. ..."

Article Source: www.marinecorpstimes.com

VA to presume three diseases from chemical (Agent Orange)

Article Title: VA to presume three diseases from chemical

Snippet of Article: "...The rule, expected to be published soon, will make almost any veteran who set foot in Vietnam, and is diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, B cell leukemia or ischemic heart disease (known also as coronary artery disease), eligible for disability compensation and VA medical care. The exception would be if credible evidence surfaces of a nonservice cause for the ailment. ..."

Article Source: www.thenewstribune.com
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