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It should be considered a criminal act for one to falsely claim receipt of a government award of rank or commendation. The Stolen Valor Act must be rewritten as necessary within the framework of the Constitution.
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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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Changing VA culture
An American Legion women veterans panel discusses the challenges women face at VA medical centers and initiatives to solve them.
Legion sponsors first claims fair
Veterans in the D.C. area get a helping hand in filing claims for VA benefits.
Student veterans question GI Bill delays
Advocates for student veterans say VA’s current processing system for Post 9/11 GI Bill claims is not enough to minimize, eliminate delays.
Legion to host Veterans Benefits Claims Fair
American Legion service officers will be available Feb. 21 in Washington, D.C., to help local veterans apply for VA benefits.
Disabled vets overpaid by nearly $1 billion
A House subcommittee hearing examined the effectiveness of Veterans Business Administration’s 100 percent temporary disability rating.
Legion opposes military pay cut idea
American Legion national commander says Defense Secretary Leon Panetta’s idea to cut military pay is not the way to help solve debt crisis.
Legion to Panetta: No cut to military pay
American Legion national commander says Defense Secretary Leon Panetta's proposal to trim military pay is "plain wrong."
Improvements made to eBenefits website
Joint VA/DoD web portal provides access to variety of military, veterans benefits resources.
VA’s paperless claims processing system underway
Veterans disability claims being handled electronically at regional benefits processing offices.
VA eliminates Eligibility Verification Report
The elimination will allow staff to focus on the compensation claims backlog.