NVF News Archive
View News AlertsApril 14th, 2010
Up to 250,000 Gulf War Veterans have 'unexplained medical symptoms'
Many Veterans of the original Gulf War plagued by mysterious medical symptoms. Advanced testing could offer some clues.
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VA Laboring Under Surge of Wounded Veterans
Tribune finds increase in claims, outdated compensation system that threatens the well-being of those who fought for their country
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Joblessness Hits Male Vets of Current Wars
Unemployment for male Iraq and Afghanistan war Veterans has tripled since the recession began, rising from 5% in March 2007 to 15% last month, Labor Depart
Read MoreMarch 31st, 2010
Defense Readies System to Treat PTSD, Brain Injuries Remotely
New "tele-health" system allows doctors to treat soldiers for PTSD remotely through virtual technologies.
Read MoreMarch 31st, 2010
New Veterans Court Aims to Help Soldiers Struggling at Home
The Pentagon estimates that 1 in 5 returning soldiers will suffer from some form of PTSD, and likely end up in criminal courts while their cases go untreated, but a new treatment center opening this summer will provide immediate help.
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Veteran Center Opens in Orland Park
Orland Park, Ill, Veterans can now receive counseling locally as the Department of Veteran Affairs and Readjustment Counseling Services opening its new Orland Park home Thursday, March 18.
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Veterans Angered By Exclusion of Military Health Benefits from List of OK'd Programs
The Pentagon sought Monday to assure military servicepersons that the recent health care overhaul passed by Congress will not affect current or veteran soldiers' benefits.
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Disabled Veterans Ski Program Snowballs to Success
Past and current veterans will have their chance to ski with 2010 Olympic Champion Bode Miller next week when he'll join 375 injured soldiers at the 24th Annual Winter Sports Clinic in Snowmas Village.
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VA Piloting New System for Electronic Disability Claims
If the near-endless amount of past and current Veterans' disability claims has any chance of being processed , then the system must go paperless.
Read MoreMarch 26th, 2010
NVF working with HBO on The Pacific Video Tribute Campaign
The National Veterans Foundation is proud to be working with HBO on The Pacific video tribute campaign and invites you to thank our veterans and active military. Record a personal message of thanks right your computer by visiting
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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