Vietnam veterans
▶️ War Stories: John Gallaway
During his time in the service, John Gallaway’s job was to bring soldiers ashore from the dangerous jungles of Vietnam. While the Navy veteran faced
August 9, 2021
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Category: News
disability compensation
VA and NARA to digitize federal records for Veterans
VA’s plan to digitize federal records will improve service to Veterans and their families at both VA and NARA. The post VA and NARA to
August 5, 2021
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disability compensation
New disability benefits for burn pit victims may still take time to process
Veterans Affairs officials expect to publish new rules granting presumptive benefits status for military burn pit victims as early as next week, but payouts still may take
August 4, 2021
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Veterans Day
Albany veterans parade needs volunteers
The annual Veterans Day Parade in downtown Albany is at risk of not happening this year due to a shortage of volunteers and staff. The
August 3, 2021
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employment
WorkSource Oregon Centers Reopen
The Oregon Employment Department, in partnership with WorkSource Oregon, launched two efforts to support Oregon’s economic recovery. Thirty-five WorkSource Oregon centers reopened for in-person services
August 3, 2021
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housing
Central Oregon Veterans Village may open by fall
The Central Oregon Veterans Village project in northeast Bend is looking to open this fall, according to the Bend Heroes Foundation. Views: 432
August 2, 2021
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WWII veterans
Non-profit allows local WWII veterans a chance to take flight
MEDFORD, Ore. —One non-profit is giving back to those who have given the most and helping some life-long dreams take flight. Dream Flights Foundation restores
August 2, 2021
4:57 pm
disability compensation
VA to start processing disability claims for certain conditions related to particulate matter
VA will begin processing disability claims Aug. 2 for asthma, rhinitis and sinusitis on a presumptive basis based on presumed particulate matter exposures during military
August 2, 2021
2:00 pm
Vietnam veterans
▶️ War Stories: Leo Baker
On this week’s edition of War Stories, we feature Navy Veteran Leo Baker who recounts his time serving during the Vietnam War. From traveling across
August 2, 2021
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healthcare
VA Online Scheduling (VAOS) lets eligible Veterans request community provider appointments
VA Online Scheduling (VAOS) allows eligible Veterans to schedule in-network community care appointments online. The post VA Online Scheduling (VAOS) lets eligible Veterans request community
August 1, 2021
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COVID-19
Questions about COVID-19 vaccine, “You Asked, We Answered”
We’ve received questions from Veterans, family members and caregivers about COVID-19 vaccines. Here’s a compilation of our answers. The post Questions about COVID-19 vaccine, “You
July 30, 2021
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Veterans have options as foreclosure, evictions bans set to expire
Temporary bans on evictions and other tenant and homeowner protections implemented during the pandemic are set to expire. Following are a list of resources for
July 28, 2021
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