The American Legion’s voice opposing plan that could have affected VA benefits leads to change.
When American Legion National Commander Dan K. Wiley spoke out Feb. 18 in opposition of a VA interim rule that could have adversely affected disability benefits for veterans receiving prescription medication for their conditions, VA listened.
Plans were halted within two days and were fully rescinded the following week.
Meanwhile, American Legion appeals reps were hard at work, preparing 805 Informal Hearing Presentations free of charge for veterans disputing their earlier VA claims decisions and helping veteran secure more than $4.6 million in retroactive benefits.
The American Legion Temporary Financial Assistance grant program helped stabilize homes for six minor children whose military/veteran parents were facing unexpected financial emergencies, and the American Legion’s Department of Ohio joined forces with its state America250 commission for a history bee in Columbus.
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