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William D. "Doug" Harrison, 63
William Douglas "Doug" Harrison, 63, of Charles Town, W.Va., died Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Martinsburg, W.Va. Friends will be received Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Melvin T. Strider Colonial Funeral Home in Charles... -
VA trying to move faster on benefits claims
Our government historically has armed soldiers with the technology necessary to succeed on the battlefield, enabling them to topple targets like Osama bin Laden and Saddam Hussein. Washington finally is recognizing the importance of technology on the home...Tags: Northampton County (Virginia), Northampton County (Pennsylvania), Asthma, Science and Technology, Disabled American Veterans
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The wait drags on for veteran seeking benefits
When Matthew Ford returned from vacation in late February, one of the first things he did was call the U.S. Board of Veterans' Appeals to check the status of his disability benefits appeal. He really wasn't expecting an answer, so he wasn't shocked when...
Tags: Allentown, Health, Trips and Vacations, Asthma, Military Justice
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Sen. Warner to visit Hampto VA medical center Friday
U.S. Sen. Mark Warner will present replacement medals to Korean War Air Force veteran John Millan Friday at the Hampton Veterans Affairs Medical Center Friday. The event will be part of a two-day trip to the Peninsula and Hampton Roads. On Saturday...Tags: John Warner, Hampton (Hampton, Virginia), Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia), Unrest, Conflicts and War, Newport News Shipbuilding
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'No wonder they call us the Forgotten War': Federal budget cuts threaten Korean War anniversary event
dan.dearth@herald-mail.comA Pentagon official told local Korean War veterans Wednesday that federal budget cuts known as sequestration might have a negative impact on plans to mark the 60th anniversary of the end of the Korean War. U.S. Army Col. Dave Clark made the remarks...Tags: Government Debt, Human Interest, American Legion, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Wars and Interventions
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Job fair for military veterans
A hiring fair for military veterans and their spouses will be from 12:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesday (March 19) at the Aberdeen Civic Arena. Several employers will have jobs available for military veterans and spouses of all ranks and experience levels at...Tags: Labor Legislation, Employment Opportunities, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Employment, Career and Workplace
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VFW helping veterans collect VA benefits
Dawn Brown left the Navy after 15 years when she developed Hodgkin's lymphoma. She lost her job as a secretary at a Baltimore school about a month before she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She didn't know that her military service qualified her for...
Tags: U.S. Department of Defense, Prince George's County, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Injuries and Wounds, Hospitals and Clinics
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Guest Commentary: Veteran suicides on the rise
The most extensive study yet by the U.S. government on suicide among military veterans shows more veterans are killing themselves than previously thought, with 22 deaths a day -- or one every 65 minutes, on average. The study released in late February by...Tags: U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Military, Politics, Pension and Welfare, Interior Policy
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Hunting, fishing licenses free for disabled vets
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Disabled military veterans can receive free hunting and fishing licenses on or after March 1 under a new state law. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says hunters or anglers just have to show proof of eligibility...
Tags: Physical Disabilities, Hunting, Lifestyle and Leisure, Fishing
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Finally, something out of Washington that could help veterans
Watchdog with Paul MuschickI'm a repeat offender when it comes to bashing the Department of Veterans Affairs. I've heard too many stories about how veterans have had to mount long and tiring fights to obtain the benefits they, or their widows, deserve. Today,...... -
U.S. scales back goal on veterans' health records with an eye on costs
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government is ditching ambitious plans to create a single computer system for troops and military veterans to track their health records, opting instead for a more modest, less costly plan that officials said will deliver...Tags: Chemical Industry, Allergies, Armed Forces, Barack Obama, U.S. Department of Defense
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VA releases number of survivors who collect disability benefits for veterans who die waiting
The Baltimore SunFamily members of nearly 19,500 veterans who died while they waited for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to complete a review of their disability benefits claim collected $436.9 million last year, according to information the agency provided...Tags: U.S. Congress, Agent Orange Poisoning (1961-1971)
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