http://www.unitedspinal.org/publications/vetsfirst Vetsfirst Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:34:41 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Did you know that every state in the U.S. provides its own benefits to veterans of all generations, including those who have returned from Iraq and Afghanistan? These benefits are available in addition to benefits provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Each state also has ... http://www.unitedspinal.org/publications/vetsfirst/guide-to-state-veterans-benefits/ United Spinal Association’s VetsFirst believes that every disabled veteran has the right to work. The honorable men and women who have become disabled through their service of our country deserve our support - not only for the purpose of restoring their health, but also to restore their livelihoods. Most veterans gave ... http://www.unitedspinal.org/publications/vetsfirst/disabled-veterans-should-have-the-right-to-work-2/ The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently published an updated edition of the Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents handbook. The handbook is revised every year to reflect the most current VA benefits and health care programs and services, as well as the rates for certain benefits payments. The ... http://www.unitedspinal.org/publications/vetsfirst/va-issues-updated-veterans-benefits-handbook/ Separating from the military can be a very complex and confusing process. Information may be hard to find. Regulations and procedures can be difficult to understand and at times very confusing. VetsFirst now offers a helpful online guide to Separating From The Military. You can read it at: http://www.unitedspinal.org/publications/vetsfirst/military-separation-guide/ Because of the complexity ... http://www.unitedspinal.org/publications/vetsfirst/military-separation-guide-for-active-duty-personnel/ Thanks to a change in the law, active duty veterans who served in combat since Nov. 11, 1998, including veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, are now eligible for five years of free medical care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). In January 2008, a provision in ... http://www.unitedspinal.org/publications/vetsfirst/combat-vets-get-five-years-of-free-va-care/ U.S. Army veteran David Fowler, of Cinco Ranch, TX., was the gold medal winner in power soccer, power slalom, Power 200 and Power Chair Relay at the 2007 National Wheelchair Games held in Milwaukee, WI. Fowler is one of 12 gold medal winners from last year's National Veterans Wheelchair Games ... http://www.unitedspinal.org/publications/vetsfirst/cheerios-honors-veteran-wheelchair-games-champion/ As a result of the recently enacted economic stimulus law, about 130 million Americans will receive a tax credit in the form of a rebate check. However, the only way to receive a rebate from the government is to file a 2007 tax return. This includes recipients ... http://www.unitedspinal.org/publications/vetsfirst/veterans-benefit-from-economic-stimulus-package/ The US Department of Justice is arguing that Iraq and Afghanistan veterans have no right to specific types of medical care and that Congress and veterans don’t have any say in the matter. The Administration’s argument comes in response to a lawsuit filed by Veterans for Common Sense and Veterans for ... http://www.unitedspinal.org/publications/vetsfirst/vets-cant-get-access-to-essential-services/ The long anticipated report of the Veterans Disability Benefi ts Commission was recently released to Congress and the American people. The report is the culmination of a two-and-ahalf year comprehensive review of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs, processes, regulations, and policies. In its 544-page report, the 13member commission, made ... http://www.unitedspinal.org/publications/vetsfirst/vets-benefits-commission-finds-deep-seated-flaws-in-va-claims-adjudication/ The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have resulted in thousands of cases of serious multiple injuries to American service men and women. They will need a lot of help coming home. Read about it at Action Online. http://www.unitedspinal.org/publications/vetsfirst/challenges-of-polytrauma-rehabilitation/