Statement for the Record submitted to House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs offers suggestions to address issues such as compensation & pension exams errors, clearer standardized guidance. The Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act of 2022 was the largest expansion of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) veteran care … Continue reading Legion Urges Improvements In VA Claims Timeliness & Accuracy
Bettina Roth Wins Portland-Vancouver Veterans Administration Awards
Congratulations to Post 134's own Bettina Roth for taking first place in the Creative Writing and Art categories, and second place in the Fine Art category at the 2022 Local Veterans Creative Arts Competition sponsored by the Portland-Vancouver Veterans Administration. Nationwide, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities use the creative arts as one form … Continue reading Bettina Roth Wins Portland-Vancouver Veterans Administration Awards
VETERAN ENTREPRENEUR PORTAL
The Veteran Entrepreneur Portal (VEP) is designed to save you time with direct access to the resources necessary to guide every step of entrepreneurship. https://www.va.gov/osdbu/entrepreneur/
Economic Impact Payments For Veterans
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Department of the Treasury, and the Bureau of the Fiscal Service recently announced they are disbursing more than 25 million payments in the fourth batch of Economic Impact Payments from the American Rescue Plan. Many of these payments will go directly to Veterans and their beneficiaries. How are payments … Continue reading Economic Impact Payments For Veterans
Legion-Backed Bill Would Improve Maternal Health Care For Veterans
The American Legion MAR 25, 2021 An American Legion-supported piece of legislation that would lay a foundation to serve a young and more diverse veteran population has been introduced in the House of Representatives. The Protecting Moms Who Served Act was introduced by Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., and has bipartisan support. Original co-sponsors include Chairwoman … Continue reading Legion-Backed Bill Would Improve Maternal Health Care For Veterans
COVID Vaccination Scheduling For Veterans
Attention Portland and Vancouver area Veterans 75 years of age and older; please watch for a phone call from VA Portland staff to schedule your COVID-19 vaccination. We will soon be expanding vaccinations to other VA Portland clinic locations and ramping up the volume of vaccinations. Watch the VA Portland website at http://www.portland.va.gov where Veterans … Continue reading COVID Vaccination Scheduling For Veterans
Free Tax Return Preparation for Veterans, Military Members and Their Families
The following links to free tax preparation services will ensure current and former members of the military and their families have access to free tax preparation and electronic filing services to keep more of their hard earned money. IRS’ Volunteer Income Tax Assistance(VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs are available to taxpayers that earned less … Continue reading Free Tax Return Preparation for Veterans, Military Members and Their Families