Senator McCain and the CRPD
You all know who Senator John McCain (R-AZ) is. To me, first and foremost, the Senator was a Naval pilot who was shot down during the Vietnam War and held captive in a North Vietnamese prison camp for nearly [...]
You all know who Senator John McCain (R-AZ) is. To me, first and foremost, the Senator was a Naval pilot who was shot down during the Vietnam War and held captive in a North Vietnamese prison camp for nearly [...]
Senator McCain with United Spinal President & CEO Paul J. Tobin (L) & Terry Moakley, Chair of the VetsFirst Committee (R). VetsFirst honored U.S. Senator John McCain with the VetsFirst Congressional Bronze Star Award during an evening awards [...]
Question: My husband was recently diagnosed with ALS. He is currently employed but we expect he will have to quit his job before too long. He served in the Navy in the mid-80’s and I have heard he may [...]
Question: I am currently using Family Medical Leave Act to protect my job. I have been limited to three days a week by my VA doctor because of PTSD issues. I have filed for TDIU with the VA. Am [...]
Being a veteran with a complete spinal cord injury at the sixth cervical vertebrae, from moment one of my quadriplegia nearly 46 years ago, I’ve always needed personal caregivers. While I’ve hired a few people over the years who [...]
VetsFirst believes that disabled veterans must have access to VA provided long-term services and supports that allow them to be independent, valued members of their communities. Families of disabled veterans play a crucial role in providing needed services and supports [...]
It is that time of year when the grass needs cutting and many of us are spending more and more time outside and around the barbeque grill. It is also that time of year when we are coming up [...]
I think it is safe to say that everybody knows the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides benefits and services for those that served in the U.S. Armed forces. Many however are unaware that VA provides a number [...]
Question: My sister recently got out of the Air Force and she is pretty messed up. She has not actually said it but she has hinted that she was sexually assaulted. Can you provide me with any information and [...]
Veterans of almost all eras share something in common whether it be their experiences in boot camp, their first day out in the field or their first time out to sea. Unfortunately some veterans also share exposure to various [...]