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VA information for veterans about health care reform
Many veterans have questions about the new health care reform law. The Veterans Health Administration offers the following information about the law and its impact on veterans.By David A. Anderson Wadena County Veteran Service Officer , August 26, 2010
VFW proposes veterans’ memorial 
Dave Ludovissie from Veterans of Foreign Wars proposed a veterans’ memorial in front of the Wadena City Council on Tuesday.
By Rachelle Klemme , August 20, 2010
Veterans Upward Bound: an education refresher for you
Like many veterans, you have probably avoided going to college because you feel you lack the needed academic skills.
By David A. Anderson Wadena County Veteran Service Officer , August 20, 2010
Combat-Related Special Compensation offered
Simply put, Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) allows certain military retirees to receive both their military retirement pay and VA Disability Compensation.
By David A. Anderson Wadena County Veteran Service Officer , August 13, 2010
VA simplifies access to PTSD care, benefits
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced a critical step forward in providing an easier process for veterans seeking health care and disability compensation for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), with the publication of a final regulation in the Federal Register.
By David A. Anderson Wadena County Veteran Service Officer , August 06, 2010
VA simplifies access to PTSD care, benefits
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced a critical step forward in providing an easier process for Veterans seeking health care and disability compensation for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), with the publication of a final regulation in the Federal Register.
By David A. Anderson Wadena County Veteran Service Officer , July 30, 2010
Shellito coming for Honor Ride July 31
Minnesota National Guard Adjutant General Larry Shellito will be the guest of honor for Wadena VFW Post 3922’s seventh annual Honor Ride July 31.
By Brian Hansel , July 23, 2010
Verndale woman’s son on base in South Korea
There are few places more remote and farther from the familiarity and comforts of home back in the United States than Kunsan Air Base on the Southwest coast of South Korea.
By RYAN MATTOX Special to the PJ , July 23, 2010
Senate VA committee addresses water contamination at Camp Lejeune
The Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs held a hearing about veterans and families who have been exposed to toxic substances, such as the water contamination at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina.
By David A. Anderson Wadena County Veteran Service Officer , July 23, 2010
Medallions available for headstones, markers
The Department of Veterans Affairs is making available a new medallion to be affixed to an existing privately purchased headstone or marker to signify the deceased’s status as a veteran.
By David A. Anderson Wadena County Veteran Service Officer , July 09, 2010
Military retired pay: an overview
The military (active duty) retirement system is arguably the best retirement deal around.
By David A. Anderson Wadena County Veteran Service Officer , July 02, 2010
Radermacher graduates from Basic Combat Training
Army Spec. Jessica R. Radermacher has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.
June 25, 2010
Many vets still unaware of benefits
Despite billions of additional dollars pumped into veterans’ benefits in recent years, many military personnel still leave service unaware of their VA benefits or of programs set up to help them transition to civilian life, a senior defense official and veteran advocates testified Wednesday.
By David A. Anderson Wadena County Veteran Service Officer , June 25, 2010
DAV Nickolson
Raymond K. Nickolson, a World War II veteran, was given an award commemorating 20 years of faithful service.
June 25, 2010
Shellito to leave top Guard position
The man who led the Minnesota National Guard through its largest post-World War II deployment will leave the job this fall.
By Don Davis, State Capitol Bureau , June 25, 2010
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