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Survey Gives Glimpse Into Minds of Recent Veterans

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Team VCS

By JAMES DAO The 2012 edition of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America’s annual survey of its members came out on Monday. The largest such survey by the group to date, its results provide some interesting insights into what’s on the minds of … Continue reading →

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Veterans study says thousands wrongfully discharged for personality disorders

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Team VCS

By Erik Slavin Stars and Stripes Published: March 26, 2012 YOKOSUKA NAVAL BASE, Japan — The Defense Department violated regulations by discharging thousands of servicemembers under the pretense of personality disorders during the past decade, according to a study by … Continue reading →

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Financial struggles common among military families—VCS in the AP

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Team VCS

Published: March 25, 2012 3:25 PM By The Associated Press  DONNA GORDON BLANKINSHIP (Associated Press) SEATTLE – (AP) — Military families aren’t surprised when they hear about the financial struggles that Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, his wife and children faced … Continue reading →

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Suicides Highlight Failures of Veterans’ Support System–VCS Lawsuit Discussed

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Team VCS

This article really shows the importance of our lawsuit. By AARON GLANTZ Published: March 24, 2012 Francis Guilfoyle, a 55-year-old homeless veteran, drove his 1985 Toyota Camry to the Department of Veterans Affairs campus in Menlo Park early in the … Continue reading →

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Lautenberg Intros Bipartisan Veterans’ Education Bill

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Team VCS

March 20, 2012 (NJToday) – U.S. Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and five of his Senate colleagues  have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at providing every veteran who  receives educational assistance from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)  with the counseling … Continue reading →

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Iraq, Afghanistan Veterans Push Back Against Stereotype of ‘Crazy Vet’

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Team VCS

March 20, 2012 (chron) – The shooting massacre of Afghan civilians in Panjwai earlier this month has sent pundits and journalists scrambling for clues to explain what could have led Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales to sneak off his base … Continue reading →

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Returning Women Veterans Face Challenges in a System Designed for Men

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Team VCS

Returning women veterans face challenges in a system designed for men March 19, 2012 (PRI) – Almost eight percent of U.S. veterans are women, but the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is geared primarily toward men. That’s meant a lot … Continue reading →

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Researchers Wrestle with How Many Deployments are Too Many

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Team VCS

 Big take away over 100,000 have deployed 3 times or more. Without incident. According to our statistics about half went at least twice. ————————————— By Gregg Zoroya, USA TODAY After nearly 11 years of war and hundreds of millions of … Continue reading →

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Important Claims Resources

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Team VCS

We wanted to take a moment to share important information about claims applications. There are two relatively new options available. VA Releases Disability Benefits Questionnaires With Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) Veterans now have more control over the disability claims process. … Continue reading →

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Veteran Unemployment: Jobless Rate Drops

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Team VCS

Good news on veterans employment. The rate for veterans under 25 is still  far and away above the national average. It is great to see the policies promoted by federal leadership aimed at promoting the hiring of veterans having an … Continue reading →

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