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I just joined ALR in Rushford MN about a month ago and this CLUB is AWESOME and a GREAT bunch of Guys n Girls an I couldn't be happier to be a part of such a GREAT dedicated group of people. I look forward to serving the Legion and the Club now and in the Future and the Rides are great too!
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Benefits
You served your country, and in the process you were injured. It could be a bad back. It could be loss of limb. Or maybe you're not sure if you're entitled to any government benefits. American Legion service officers file thousands of VA claims each year on behalf of America's veterans. And the Legion's Benefits Calculator can help you prepare to file a claim.
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More than 50 percent of older VA claims processed
VA’s new initiative aims to resolve 67,000 older claims in the backlog within 60 days.
Fort Wayne VAMC: A work in progress
Improvements have been made at the facility, but a Legion town hall meeting Tuesday showed that work remains.
Legion, VA team up to reduce claims backlog
Legion, Department of Veterans Affairs and Disabled American Veterans will participate in the Fully Developed Claims Community of Practice.
VA mandates overtime to tackle claims backlog
Overtime mandated for claims processors at Department of Veterans Affairs’ 56 regional benefits offices.
Detweiler appointed to Louisiana VA Commission
American Legion past national commander appointed to Louisiana Veterans’ Affairs Commission by Gov. Bobby Jindal.
TBI/PTSD committee shares findings with NEC
Committee focuses on the overuse and misuse of medications, and the need to implement complementary and alternative therapies.
VA to expedite decisions for year-old claims
Department of Veterans Affairs announces initiative to expedite compensation claims decisions for veterans who have waited one year or longer.
Legion to Congress: Reject TRICARE hike proposals
If the president’s forthcoming budget proposal includes TRICARE increases, the Legion wants Congress to reject it.
Tell us about your own VA claim wait
Legion wants to hear from Legionnaires about specifics of their VA benefit claims in order to paint a clearer picture of the growing backlog.
Legionnaire receives Presidential Citizens Medal
North Carolina Legionnaire Mike Dorman cited for company he founded, runs that assists veterans with mental, physical disabilities.