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View News AlertsMay 11th, 2010
Children of Fallen Troops Eligible for College Help
A new scholarship program provides college tuition grants for children of soldiers who died in combat.
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18 Veterans Commit Suicide Each Day
The grim statistics come even at a time when VA is strengthening its suicide prevention programs.
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From Combat to Lockdown: Troubled Veterans Trading Military Uniforms for Prison Attire
Returning Vets find themselves in jail, or worse, as PTSD and other mental health issues make reintegration into society a difficult journey.
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April 28th, 2010
Mullen: More change needed to care for Veterans
Changes coming to system that VA admits is "difficult" and "bureaucratic."
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Albany hides crisis by raiding heroes
New York is transferring funds from Veterans programs to cut the state's deficits.
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VA underpaying on GI living bill stipends
VA says a flaw in the system's outdated computers means many students are receiving less money for living stipends.
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U.S. House Passes Perriello Bill Expanding Health Benefits for Veterans’ Caregivers
New bill will provide additional funds for severely wounded soldiers, increases access for those needing mental health care and expands support for homeless Veterans.
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Happier Vets, Lower Costs
For Veterans who don't want to live in institutions, foster homes offer a promising alternative. Family-style living also reduces costs for VA.
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NVF Dedicated to Correcting Law Unfairly Barring Veterans' VA Claims
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Revolving door of multiple tours linked to PTSD
Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan stretched to mental breaking points as PTSD rates spike with soldiers serving multiple tours. Inadequate time spent at home with family between tours is partially to blame.
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In honor of our World War II Veterans and the 65th Anniversary of the raising of the American flag at Iwo Jima, the National Veterans Foundation just released Semper Fi , a historical tribute tRead More
On January 4, 2010 the National Veterans Foundation (NVF) will extend the hours of its Lifeline for Vets™ to accommodate a growing number of Veterans who need help with crisis intervention and resource referrals. The Lifeline provides assisRead More
“While we understand the strategic reasons for this decision,” said National Veterans Foundation President Shad Meshad, “we are deeply concerned about the welfare of the troops that will be deployed. This is the longest, all-volRead More
FORT HOOD, Texas – The U.S. Army said 12 people were killed and 31 wounded in a shooting rampage on the Fort Hood Army base in Texas.
Read MoreThe defense claimed Bratcher was either guilty only of manslaughter -- unable to stop himself because of an extreme emotional disturbance -- or that he committed murder but was legally insane due to a mental disease or defect, PTSD. The judge could theRead More