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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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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.
Cost-of-living benefits threatened
The American Legion and Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont oppose the idea of linking cost-of-living allowance increases with the chained-Consumer Price Index.
Sanders opposes cost-of-living reductions
Vermont senator says the Chained Consumer Price Index shouldn’t determine VA’s cost-of-living allowance for disability compensation and pensions.