The last couple of years when I’ve traveled by commercial airline here in the states, during the screening process, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) personnel have required that my shoes be removed so that they can be screened along with [...]
VetsFirst believes that we must promote the ideals of the Americans with Disabilities Act to nations around the world to increase the ability of disabled veterans to travel, work, and live abroad, while enhancing the quality of life of [...]
Question: I am an officer in my local VSO chapter and I have been tasked with giving an oral presentation to my chapter on the history of the VA. Do you by chance have anything handy I could steal, [...]
After becoming a disabled veteran in 1967, I was employed for 36 years. I worked for United Spinal/VetsFirst and its predecessor agency for 35 of those years, mostly either advocating locally for improved access for all disabled persons to [...]
Question: My wife is currently rated at 30% disabled due to her shoulder joint replacement but her condition has worsened. She is under her physician’s care so medical documentation to support an increase in her rating is not an [...]
VetsFirst rejects discrimination against Americans living with disabilities, including veterans. We urge everyone to sign the petition to repeal Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act in order to abolish the unfair, discriminatory, and immoral practice of paying [...]
Question: I am a Vietnam Veteran and I was recently diagnosed with diabetes due to my exposure to Agent Orange. My friend told me I am eligible for a cash payment from some settlement fund. Is this true? Answer: [...]
Question: I read on a website that I could receive a special one-time Government Life Insurance dividend. Is this really true? Answer: No, this is a hoax. Such dividend announcements are part of a recurring problem of misinformation that [...]
The Chained CPI: A Cut to Social Security, SSI, and Other Vital Benefits Wed. March 27, 2013, 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. E.D.T. Sponsored by the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities, Social Security Task Force Reserve your Webinar seat now [...]
Question: I am expecting a VA TDIU rating of 100% soon. I am told that a benefit of this rating is a $10,000 life insurance policy with no premium. Can you tell me if this true? Answer: A15. Based [...]