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LVMAC Tidbit: Boots to Business Makes a Comeback
https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Flvmac%2Fposts%2F1446784605427430&width=500 ### As of 28 February 2018
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LVMAC Tidbit: Camp Lejeune VA Health and Disability Benefits
Were you or a family member stationed at Camp Lejeune, N.C. for at least 30 days between August 1, 1953 and December 31, 1987? You may have been exposed to chemicals in the drinking water. In this video, the Secretary of the VA describes the health care benefits available. (more…)
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LVMAC Tidbit: Medicare Scam Alert Related to New Card Issuance
[Editors Note: We are republishing this alert from the Vietnam Veterans of America’s Web Weekly of 23 February, since veterans are often treated as prey by unscrupulous businessmen:]
Medicare SCAM Alert!
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LVMAC News: New Employment Website
At the 21 February 2018 Council meeting — and among a gamut of topics including its Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS), the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) for separating servicemembers, grants for homelessness efforts, and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) — Mr. David Cummiskey, Assistant Director in Pennsylvania for the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), introduced the Veterans.gov website. Although we are convinced personalized, pro-active point-of-service can not be overlooked or replaced, this website is a welcomed addition for beginning the transition to civilian employment or, for older veterans, re-employment. It needs more marketing. (more…)
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LVMAC Tidbit: Tax Assistance for 2018
By now, most have their W-2’s, 1099’s and what else they need to file their taxes. Therefore, we thought this webpage might be of use to you or some of your comrades. ### As of 22 February 2018
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LVMAC Tidbit: Last Chance for a Missed Pennsylvania Benefit?
We believe we are duty-bound to inform you that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Persian Gulf Conflict Bonus application period ends on 31 August 2018. Did you serve on active duty between 2 August 1990 and 31 August 1991 in the Read more…
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Forward Observer: VA Veteran ID Card Available — Trying to Get It Right the Second Time Around
According to a 12 February post on the VA’s VAntage Point blogsite, the VA Veteran ID card (VIC) is available for registration once again. Previously the VA ID card was on hold due to a “high volume of traffic” according to the Department of Veterans Affairs. (more…)
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LVMAC Tidbit: Should You Be On The “Airborne Hazards and Burn Pit” Registry?
You may not be aware of the fact that the VA maintains an “Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry” to allow eligible veterans and service members to document their exposures and report health concerns through an online questionnaire. Like its cousin, the Agent Orange Registry, it is often the first step towards VA long-term healthcare; and also in recognizing service related illnesses and diseases, to include making some presumptive. (more…)
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LVMAC Tidbit: What Does December 31, 2021 Mean To You?
If you are a Gulf War Veteran, know this date: December 31, 2021. On 24 October 2017, the VA made its final ruling on the extension of the deadline for Gulf War veterans to receive disability benefits for certain presumptive conditions: December 31, 2021. (more…)