News NY Legion post brings VA benefits info to local veterans American Legion Post 617 in Marathon stages its first counseling forum and workshop, with plans already in the works for a second one. Jan 12, 2022 Jan 12, 2022
News American Legion board eliminates claims backlog Board of Veterans Appeals surpasses goal for 2021, helping appellants receive more than $47 million in VA award grants. Jan 10, 2022 Jan 10, 2022
News Remove barriers to veteran homeownership, Legion testifies Homebuyers using VA home loans are facing disadvantages in an increasingly competitive housing market. Dec 09, 2021 Dec 09, 2021
News Congress may save Troops to Teachers program The new NDAA agreement includes reviving the program that has helped thousands of veterans prepare for careers in education. Dec 09, 2021 Dec 09, 2021
News The American Legion takes aim at inequity in claims approvals for MST survivors A collaborative effort within VA could help veterans who are facing barriers seeking MST claims and care. Nov 18, 2021 Nov 18, 2021
News In a win for Persian Gulf War veterans, VA extends presumptive period This change extends the period of presumptive illnesses for five years, until Dec. 31, 2026. Oct 28, 2021 Oct 28, 2021