Conflicts have deep impact on culture
Posted: December 3, 2011
MCT News Wire
LONDON, Ky. — On Veterans Day 2011, Timothy Jackson, a former sailor in the U.S. Navy and the son of a man who was the same, visited a small, unfinished gravesite on a hilltop alongside a winding road. It belonged to Timothy Matthew Jackson, who went by Matt and had himself been a Marine.
And in three generations of Jackson men to serve, Matt was the first to die in combat. He was 22.
It’s been a wrenching year for the Jackson family. And for the communities in and around London, it’s been a wrenching decade. A decade ago in October, America went to war — first in Afghanistan and then in Iraq. At 10 years, the war on terror is almost as long as World War I, World War II and the Korean War combined.
Now, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are nearing their end, as President Barack Obama has plans to bring U.S. troops back from Iraq by the end of this month and reduce forces in Afghanistan — still a hot zone — by the middle of 2012.
But for the soldiers of Kentucky and their families, the war is far from over.
To understand the impact of these wars on the American fabric, McClatchy Newspapers reviewed reams of reports and records from the Department of Veterans Affairs. It settled on London — a typical small American town that, when it comes to matters of war, is anything but typical.
In the past decade, nearly 200 men and women from these parts have left the service and are now collecting disability payments for the injuries they sustained during military service. Three soldiers from London were killed outright, a higher number than most small towns and many larger ones.
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Saturday, December 3, 2011
Remaining U.S. Troops Prepare to Leave Iraq
Remaining U.S. Troops Prepare to Leave Iraq
Published on Dec 2, 2011 by AssociatedPress
The last 13,000 U.S. Military Personnel in Iraq are preparing to leave. There were 170,000 troops in Iraq at the height of the war. The last forces must be out of Iraq by December 31st. (Dec. 2)
Troops-turned-stars talk about their stints on the small screen
Reality TV’s Special Forces: Troops-turned-stars talk about their stints on the small screen
By Jon R. Anderson - Staff writer
Posted : Thursday Dec 1, 2011 19:46:25 EST
Employing strategy, tactics, skill and leadership under pressure while living and working with a diverse group of people, all with the nation’s eyes upon you: It’s the stuff of everyday life for anyone who’s ever been in the military. It’s also much of what makes reality TV so compelling.
So it’s no surprise that military people past and present have performed so successfully in the unscripted dramas and competitions of the small screen. Army veteran J.R. Martinez is just the latest to capture reality TV fans’ attention. With burns from a roadside bomb explosion in Iraq covering much of his body, Martinez’s fancy footwork and emotionally charged performances helped him clinch the Mirror Ball Trophy on “Dancing with the Stars” on Nov. 22. He joins a growing cast of former and even current military people who’ve left a very real mark on the sometimes unreal world of reality TV.
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By Jon R. Anderson - Staff writer
Posted : Thursday Dec 1, 2011 19:46:25 EST
Employing strategy, tactics, skill and leadership under pressure while living and working with a diverse group of people, all with the nation’s eyes upon you: It’s the stuff of everyday life for anyone who’s ever been in the military. It’s also much of what makes reality TV so compelling.
So it’s no surprise that military people past and present have performed so successfully in the unscripted dramas and competitions of the small screen. Army veteran J.R. Martinez is just the latest to capture reality TV fans’ attention. With burns from a roadside bomb explosion in Iraq covering much of his body, Martinez’s fancy footwork and emotionally charged performances helped him clinch the Mirror Ball Trophy on “Dancing with the Stars” on Nov. 22. He joins a growing cast of former and even current military people who’ve left a very real mark on the sometimes unreal world of reality TV.
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Bomb Patrol: Afghanistan-G4
Military wives-Military Wives Dan Diego and Army Wives of Alaska
Extreme Makeover-Home Edition
WINNING THE AUDITION-History Channel Top Shot
TRUMPING THE COMPETITION-Apprentice
REAL-WORLD DRAMA-MTV Real World
MAKING IT A CAREER-Amazing Race
SURVIVING A BIG WIN- Survivor
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U.S. Military to Rescind Policy Banning Bibles at Hospital
Last year during a trip to Washington for Memorial Day, I traveled with the Nam Knights. I had a VIP tour of Walter Reed and was able to meet some of the wounded soldiers there. As a Chaplain, naturally I brought several tiny gifts. My guide took a look at what I was hoping to give out. She was happy with a peg game but when it came to religious items I brought, I was told I'd have to hand them over to the hospital Chaplain. A Christian store donated some of the gifts and I bought the rest with my own money. I was a bit upset but understood rules were rules. I hoped the Chaplain would be able to give the book markers and prayer cards out but I had no way of knowing if he did or not. Honestly by the time I met the patients, everything else didn't seem that important.
When it comes to healing after trauma, faith plays a huge part plus the wounded need all the comfort they can get. When they are people of faith, it should be up to them if they want to have these religious items or not. What's next? Telling members of the Clergy they cannot give communion or visit them?
What got me about the following article is the fact that family members couldn't bring in anything religious to their own family members!
U.S. Military to Rescind Policy Banning Bibles at Hospital
Posted in Featured, Top Stories
Dec 2, 2011
By Todd Starnes
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center said they are rescinding a policy that prohibits family members of wounded military troops from bringing Bibles or any religious reading materials to their loved ones.
The decision to rescind the ban on Bibles came exactly one day after a Republican lawmaker denounced the policy on the House floor and called on President Obama to publicly renounce the military policy.
“The President of the United States should address this and should excoriate the people who brought about this policy and the individual who brought it about should be dismissed from the United States Military,” Rep. Steve King (R-IA) told Fox News Commentary.
King spoke from the House floor Thursday blasting a policy memorandum from the commander of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center written by Chief of Staff C.W. Callahan. The September 14th memo covers guidelines for “wounded, ill, and injured partners in care.”
“No religious items (i.e. Bibles, reading material, and/or artifacts) are allowed to be given away or used during a visit,” the policy states.
“That means you can’t bring in a Bible and read from it when you visit your son or your daughter, perhaps – or your wife or husband,” King said. “It means a priest that might be coming in to visit someone on their death bed couldn’t bring in the Eucharist, couldn’t offer Last Rites. This is the most outrageous affront.”
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When it comes to healing after trauma, faith plays a huge part plus the wounded need all the comfort they can get. When they are people of faith, it should be up to them if they want to have these religious items or not. What's next? Telling members of the Clergy they cannot give communion or visit them?
Green Bay Iraq War veteran's family lost home in fire
Donations sought for Kyle Betts family of Lena
Iraq War veteran's family lost home in fire
7:32 AM, Dec. 3, 2011
Written by
Paul Srubas
Green Bay Press-Gazette
A drive is under way to collect household items for the family of an Iraq War veteran burned out of its home near Lena two weeks ago.
Until this weekend, the family of Kyle Betts had been living in a hotel since an early-morning fire damaged their home. They have since moved into a duplex in Oconto Falls, but they have no furniture, food, kitchen utensils or extra clothing, according to Mark Bonovetz, who is spearheading the drive for the Desert Veterans of Wisconsin.
A veterans advocate working with the family contacted the veterans group, Bonvetz said.
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Iraq War veteran's family lost home in fire
7:32 AM, Dec. 3, 2011
Written by
Paul Srubas
Green Bay Press-Gazette
A drive is under way to collect household items for the family of an Iraq War veteran burned out of its home near Lena two weeks ago.
Until this weekend, the family of Kyle Betts had been living in a hotel since an early-morning fire damaged their home. They have since moved into a duplex in Oconto Falls, but they have no furniture, food, kitchen utensils or extra clothing, according to Mark Bonovetz, who is spearheading the drive for the Desert Veterans of Wisconsin.
A veterans advocate working with the family contacted the veterans group, Bonvetz said.
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Man pleads guilty after attacking Fort Hood female soldier with a knife
Man Pleads Guilty To Assault With Knife On Fort Hood
A man pleaded guilty Thursday to an aggravated assault with a dangerous weapon that grew out of a domestic violence incident in a Fort Hood housing complex.
Reporter: Paul J. Gately
WACO (December 2, 2011)—A man pleaded guilty Thursday to attacking a female Fort Hood soldier with a knife at the soldier’s housing unit on post.
Joaquin Salatiel Nevels was set for sentencing on Feb. 1, 2012.
In a federal arrest affidavit obtained by News 10 an investigator for the Directorate of Emergency Services at Fort Hood says on July 22 and 23, Nevels and the female soldier engaged in a domestic disturbance at a housing unit in Walker Village.
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A man pleaded guilty Thursday to an aggravated assault with a dangerous weapon that grew out of a domestic violence incident in a Fort Hood housing complex.
Reporter: Paul J. Gately
WACO (December 2, 2011)—A man pleaded guilty Thursday to attacking a female Fort Hood soldier with a knife at the soldier’s housing unit on post.
Joaquin Salatiel Nevels was set for sentencing on Feb. 1, 2012.
In a federal arrest affidavit obtained by News 10 an investigator for the Directorate of Emergency Services at Fort Hood says on July 22 and 23, Nevels and the female soldier engaged in a domestic disturbance at a housing unit in Walker Village.
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Military Outreach Donates Meals to 1,000 Pendleton Families
Military Outreach Donates Meals to 1,000 Pendleton Families
Dec 03, 2011
Many families agreed, saying they were unsure they could have afforded a full Thanksgiving meal otherwise.
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Dec 03, 2011
Marine Cpl. Jessica Logan carries her Thanksgiving meal fixings and turkey during San Clemente Military Family Outreach giveaway. Photo courtesy Bob MeeseAbout 1,000 military families in north Camp Pendleton received the fixings for Thanksgiving turkey dinners from the San Clemente Military Family Outreach. “I think what they’re doing here is awesome,” said Cpl. Sarah Logan of the ninth annual event. “It really helps a lot of families.”
Many families agreed, saying they were unsure they could have afforded a full Thanksgiving meal otherwise.
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Push for veterans TV channel gets a boost
You already know what I'm going to say about this one. It is about time it happened. Considering this blog is here to accomplish the same thing the Illinois Legislature is trying to do. They want a station for and about veterans.
When I go to events and gatherings the vast majority of veterans have a negative view of the media because reporters hardly ever cover any of their stories and when they do bother to show up, the veterans will see a few seconds of the report. It is heartbreaking for them. They watch the news only to find that one of them has to be in trouble to be worth the news coverage. Otherwise the news is about everything else but them.
Their stories are worthy of game developers making millions of war "games" while they actually live them out. Worthy of Hollywood putting millions into movies that rarely connect with anyone. More millions on research treating them like lab rats. (This does not include how much money it costs to train them.) Millions on taking care of their wounds, suicide prevention programs that really don't work that well, you get the idea, it goes on.
With 24 million veterans in this country and their families, that is a huge audience. If they do it right, they could very well end up starting a national movement with every state having a station for veterans. If they do it wrong, as we've seen with bad reporting turning a good story into a waste of time to read, they will reenforce how the veterans feel right now. They are just not worth the time to spend on them.
When I go to events and gatherings the vast majority of veterans have a negative view of the media because reporters hardly ever cover any of their stories and when they do bother to show up, the veterans will see a few seconds of the report. It is heartbreaking for them. They watch the news only to find that one of them has to be in trouble to be worth the news coverage. Otherwise the news is about everything else but them.
Their stories are worthy of game developers making millions of war "games" while they actually live them out. Worthy of Hollywood putting millions into movies that rarely connect with anyone. More millions on research treating them like lab rats. (This does not include how much money it costs to train them.) Millions on taking care of their wounds, suicide prevention programs that really don't work that well, you get the idea, it goes on.
With 24 million veterans in this country and their families, that is a huge audience. If they do it right, they could very well end up starting a national movement with every state having a station for veterans. If they do it wrong, as we've seen with bad reporting turning a good story into a waste of time to read, they will reenforce how the veterans feel right now. They are just not worth the time to spend on them.
Push for veterans TV channel gets a boost
BY KAREN CAFFARINI
Correspondent December 2, 2011
Mike Jacobs
An effort to create a cable television channel dedicated exclusively to veterans programming is gaining momentum in the Illinois Legislature.
Both the House and Senate have passed a resolution urging the Cable Television and Communications Association of Illinois to look into the possibility of dedicating an unused cable channel to veterans programming, and a state senator said he is writing a bill to further the cause.
Among those pushing for the creation of a “V-Spann” channel are South Sider Mick Grady and Mark Sides, spokesman for the American Legion Department of Illinois. Each testified before the Legislature about the need for a channel to inform veterans about resources available to them, and the Senate unanimously passed the resolution Tuesday, sending it to Gov. Pat Quinn.
The House passed a resolution in May.
State Sen. Mike Jacobs (D-Moline), who sponsored the Senate resolution, said he is writing a bill that would specify what could be done to facilitate veterans programming, including funding.
Grady, of the Mount Greenwood community, said the goal is to have a channel airing veterans-related programs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. He said its main function would be to raise awareness about what veterans and their families are going through and to inform veterans about resources available to help them.
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Friday, December 2, 2011
Iraq detainee accused of killing 5 U.S. soldiers may go free
Iraq detainee accused of killing U.S. soldiers may go free
By Tim Lister, CNN
updated 9:52 PM EST, Wed November 30, 2011
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Case has become a tug-of-war between Iraq and the Obama administration
Ali Mussa Daqduq is accused of involvement in the murder of several U.S. soldiers
Iraq has given no indication it will allow Daqduq, a Lebanese militant, to be taken away
Daqduq accused of setting up kidnapping in Karbala in January 2007 that left five dead
(CNN) -- Ali Mussa Daqduq, a Lebanese militant accused of involvement in the murder of several U.S. soldiers in Iraq, has been in U.S. military detention in Iraq since 2007 -- but likely not for much longer.
As the last U.S. forces depart Iraq, Daqduq may soon go free without facing trial.
The Iraqis have given no indication that they will allow Daqduq to be taken out of the country, and the case has become a tug-of-war between Iraq and the Obama administration.
The prospect that Daqduq -- a veteran operative of the Lebanese Hezbollah militia -- may escape U.S. justice altogether has infuriated members of Congress. And even if the Iraqis agree to let him leave with his captors, just how and where he would face trial is another political minefield for the Justice Department.
Daqduq was accused of organizing a kidnapping in the Iraqi city of Karbala in January 2007 that left five U.S. soldiers dead.
After he was captured some months later, according to U.S. intelligence officials, Daqduq pretended to be a deaf-mute. But officials identified him as a 24-year veteran of Hezbollah who had commanded a special operations unit and been sent to Iraq to develop "Special Groups" within Shiite militia.
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By Tim Lister, CNN
updated 9:52 PM EST, Wed November 30, 2011
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Case has become a tug-of-war between Iraq and the Obama administration
Ali Mussa Daqduq is accused of involvement in the murder of several U.S. soldiers
Iraq has given no indication it will allow Daqduq, a Lebanese militant, to be taken away
Daqduq accused of setting up kidnapping in Karbala in January 2007 that left five dead
(CNN) -- Ali Mussa Daqduq, a Lebanese militant accused of involvement in the murder of several U.S. soldiers in Iraq, has been in U.S. military detention in Iraq since 2007 -- but likely not for much longer.
As the last U.S. forces depart Iraq, Daqduq may soon go free without facing trial.
The Iraqis have given no indication that they will allow Daqduq to be taken out of the country, and the case has become a tug-of-war between Iraq and the Obama administration.
The prospect that Daqduq -- a veteran operative of the Lebanese Hezbollah militia -- may escape U.S. justice altogether has infuriated members of Congress. And even if the Iraqis agree to let him leave with his captors, just how and where he would face trial is another political minefield for the Justice Department.
Daqduq was accused of organizing a kidnapping in the Iraqi city of Karbala in January 2007 that left five U.S. soldiers dead.
After he was captured some months later, according to U.S. intelligence officials, Daqduq pretended to be a deaf-mute. But officials identified him as a 24-year veteran of Hezbollah who had commanded a special operations unit and been sent to Iraq to develop "Special Groups" within Shiite militia.
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Family needs help after soldier loses legs and has 17 operations
Anderson soldier loses legs in IED explosion, family asks for support
An Anderson soldier was seriously injured in Afghanistan during an IED explosion this October, and his family has been trying to stay by his side, but it has proven very costly. A fundraiser is now being held to help out.
By Ann Keil
December 1, 2011
Anderson, IN.
A soldier from Anderson, Ind. spoke with Fox59, using Skype, from his hospital bed at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. His mother was by his side.
"I sleep right here,” said Tamra Rigdon, the soldier’s mother. “I can show it to you. I don't know if you can see.”
Tim Senkowski's family received the devastating news on October 13. The soldier lost both of his legs above the knee, the muscle in his right arm and his entire left buttock. His team of doctors will also assess the likelihood of a traumatic brain injury and hearing loss.
"To tell my mom that her son is badly hurt, and to tell his wife, it was one of the worst things I've ever had to do in my life," said Summer Edgell, Senkowski's sister.
An Anderson soldier was seriously injured in Afghanistan during an IED explosion this October, and his family has been trying to stay by his side, but it has proven very costly. A fundraiser is now being held to help out.
By Ann Keil
December 1, 2011
Anderson, IN.
A soldier from Anderson, Ind. spoke with Fox59, using Skype, from his hospital bed at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. His mother was by his side.
"I sleep right here,” said Tamra Rigdon, the soldier’s mother. “I can show it to you. I don't know if you can see.”
Tim Senkowski's family received the devastating news on October 13. The soldier lost both of his legs above the knee, the muscle in his right arm and his entire left buttock. His team of doctors will also assess the likelihood of a traumatic brain injury and hearing loss.
"To tell my mom that her son is badly hurt, and to tell his wife, it was one of the worst things I've ever had to do in my life," said Summer Edgell, Senkowski's sister.
If you would like to write him a letter his address is below:read more here
Timothy Senkowski
Walter Reid National Military Medical Center
Room 448, Building 10
8901 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20889
Senkowski is expected to stay at Walter Reid for at least a year. He has already undergone 17 surgeries.
The family has set up business account, Timothy Frank Senkowski Family Fund, where donations can be made at a PNC Bank location.
Traumatic injury pay now covers genital trauma
Traumatic injury pay now covers genital trauma
By Patricia Kime - Staff writer
Posted : Friday Dec 2, 2011 15:53:29 EST
Veterans whose genitals have been severely injured as a result of trauma are now eligible for a lump-sum payment under the Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance Traumatic Injury program, or TSGLI.
For males, the loss of one testicle would result in a $25,000 payment; of both, $50,000. The anatomical loss of a penis — or damage to the organ so severe it results in the complete loss of the ability to have sex — a $50,000 payment.
Women who lose external sexual organs, their uterus or vaginal canal would receive $50,000. Loss of one ovary would result in a $25,000 payment; of both, $50,000.
The VA announced the changes to the TSGLI schedule of losses Dec. 2. The change is due in part to the increase of these injuries among Afghanistan combat veterans, who conduct foot patrols and are vulnerable to attack from trailside improvised explosive devices.
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By Patricia Kime - Staff writer
Posted : Friday Dec 2, 2011 15:53:29 EST
Veterans whose genitals have been severely injured as a result of trauma are now eligible for a lump-sum payment under the Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance Traumatic Injury program, or TSGLI.
For males, the loss of one testicle would result in a $25,000 payment; of both, $50,000. The anatomical loss of a penis — or damage to the organ so severe it results in the complete loss of the ability to have sex — a $50,000 payment.
Women who lose external sexual organs, their uterus or vaginal canal would receive $50,000. Loss of one ovary would result in a $25,000 payment; of both, $50,000.
The VA announced the changes to the TSGLI schedule of losses Dec. 2. The change is due in part to the increase of these injuries among Afghanistan combat veterans, who conduct foot patrols and are vulnerable to attack from trailside improvised explosive devices.
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Jobless rate for veterans lower for men, higher for women
Jobless rate for veterans drops in November
By Rick Maze - Staff writer
Posted : Friday Dec 2, 2011 9:48:10 EST
The unemployment rate for veterans fell in November to 7.4 percent for all veterans and 11.1 percent for those who served in the Iraq and Afghanistan era.
At the same time that the national unemployment rate dropped from 9 percent in October to 8.6 percent in November, the rate fell 0.4 percentage points for veterans of all generations and a full 1 percentage point for people who separated from the service since the 2001 terrorist attacks.
The November report contains an unexplained disparity. For men who separated since 2001, the unemployment rate fell from 12.3 percent in October to 10 percent in November.
But for women of the same class of veterans, the unemployment rate climbed, from 10.9 percent in October to 18.7 percent in November, a jump that is likely the result of women veterans being a very small sample in the larger employment survey.
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By Rick Maze - Staff writer
Posted : Friday Dec 2, 2011 9:48:10 EST
The unemployment rate for veterans fell in November to 7.4 percent for all veterans and 11.1 percent for those who served in the Iraq and Afghanistan era.
At the same time that the national unemployment rate dropped from 9 percent in October to 8.6 percent in November, the rate fell 0.4 percentage points for veterans of all generations and a full 1 percentage point for people who separated from the service since the 2001 terrorist attacks.
The November report contains an unexplained disparity. For men who separated since 2001, the unemployment rate fell from 12.3 percent in October to 10 percent in November.
But for women of the same class of veterans, the unemployment rate climbed, from 10.9 percent in October to 18.7 percent in November, a jump that is likely the result of women veterans being a very small sample in the larger employment survey.
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VA suicide programs need more exposure
Experts: VA suicide programs need more exposure
By Andrew Tilghman - Staff writer
Posted : Friday Dec 2, 2011 14:23:16 EST
The Veterans Affairs Department has a myriad of programs to help prevent veterans’ suicide, but many — perhaps most — troubled veterans never get access to them, experts told lawmakers on Friday.
About 70 percent of all U.S. veterans have no contact with VA, making any program’s effectiveness limited.
“Why aren’t we buying targeted Facebook ads?” said Tom Tarantino, a former Army captain who is now with the advocacy group Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, testified at a hearing for the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee’s health panel.
Facebook would allow VA and others to “laser target” veterans and their families, he said. “We just don’t do that — and I don’t know why.”
Rep. David Roe, R-Tenn., pointed to several innovative ways to reach people, including a start-up effort by the Google online search engine to help better organize information about veterans’ services and also efforts by some cities to include veterans services on metropolitan 311 emergency phone lines.
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By Andrew Tilghman - Staff writer
Posted : Friday Dec 2, 2011 14:23:16 EST
The Veterans Affairs Department has a myriad of programs to help prevent veterans’ suicide, but many — perhaps most — troubled veterans never get access to them, experts told lawmakers on Friday.
About 70 percent of all U.S. veterans have no contact with VA, making any program’s effectiveness limited.
“Why aren’t we buying targeted Facebook ads?” said Tom Tarantino, a former Army captain who is now with the advocacy group Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, testified at a hearing for the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee’s health panel.
Facebook would allow VA and others to “laser target” veterans and their families, he said. “We just don’t do that — and I don’t know why.”
Rep. David Roe, R-Tenn., pointed to several innovative ways to reach people, including a start-up effort by the Google online search engine to help better organize information about veterans’ services and also efforts by some cities to include veterans services on metropolitan 311 emergency phone lines.
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Indianapolis Veterans Affairs office has high error rate
Veterans Affairs office here has high error rate, audit reveals
Federal review shows mistakes in handling disability claims
Written by
Mary Beth Schneider
A federal audit of the Veterans Affairs Regional Office in Indianapolis found an alarmingly high number of errors in processing disability claims.
Of 80 claims the audit reviewed, a sampling of the far larger caseload the office handles, 33 -- or 41 percent -- were handled improperly.
In some cases, veterans were overpaid. Those overpayments totaled about $1 million -- money veterans apparently must pay back. In other cases, payments or approvals of benefits were delayed.
In all, the audit found problems in 16 cases that affected veterans' benefits in some way and 17 cases that had the potential to affect benefits. Three cases involved underpayment of benefits.
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Federal review shows mistakes in handling disability claims
Written by
Mary Beth Schneider
A federal audit of the Veterans Affairs Regional Office in Indianapolis found an alarmingly high number of errors in processing disability claims.
Of 80 claims the audit reviewed, a sampling of the far larger caseload the office handles, 33 -- or 41 percent -- were handled improperly.
In some cases, veterans were overpaid. Those overpayments totaled about $1 million -- money veterans apparently must pay back. In other cases, payments or approvals of benefits were delayed.
In all, the audit found problems in 16 cases that affected veterans' benefits in some way and 17 cases that had the potential to affect benefits. Three cases involved underpayment of benefits.
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