Category Archives: Benefits

Wilson: Concurrent receipt buried in bad bill

One of the staunchest supporters of ending the so-called “disability tax” on retirees eligible for both military and veterans benefits said he will not vote for a House initiative to help retirees who were unable to complete 20 years of … Continue reading

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Wilson: Concurrent receipt buried in bad bill

One of the staunchest supporters of ending the so-called “disability tax” on retirees eligible for both military and veterans benefits said he will not vote for a House initiative to help retirees who were unable to complete 20 years of … Continue reading

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Bill would ease tax credit for hiring vets

Legislation that would expand tax incentives to encourage businesses to hire recently discharged veterans was unveiled Monday by the Democratic chairman and Republican ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee.

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Bill would ease tax credit for hiring vets

Legislation that would expand tax incentives to encourage businesses to hire recently discharged veterans was unveiled Monday by the Democratic chairman and Republican ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee.

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Plan would boost pay for Chapter 61 retirees

House Democratic leaders unveiled a plan late Thursday to provide a temporary increase in retired pay for about 30,000 people whose military careers were cut short by severe service-connected disabilities.

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Plan would boost pay for Chapter 61 retirees

House Democratic leaders unveiled a plan late Thursday to provide a temporary increase in retired pay for about 30,000 people whose military careers were cut short by severe service-connected disabilities.

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3,800 vets affected by latest VA data breaches

More than 3,800 veterans had their personal information compromised last month in two data breaches that have led to renewed criticism of the Veterans Affairs Department’s data security.

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3,800 vets affected by latest VA data breaches

More than 3,800 veterans had their personal information compromised last month in two data breaches that have led to renewed criticism of the Veterans Affairs Department’s data security.

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Bills cover service dogs, chiropractic care

The House Veterans’ Affairs Committee voted Wednesday to require a major expansion of chiropractic care for veterans, and also approved a pilot program where veterans with mental health problems would train service dogs to assist other disabled veterans.

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Bills cover service dogs, chiropractic care

The House Veterans’ Affairs Committee voted Wednesday to require a major expansion of chiropractic care for veterans, and also approved a pilot program where veterans with mental health problems would train service dogs to assist other disabled veterans.

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