Category Archives: News
White House/VA hotline now operational:
According to a June 1 Military Times article by Leo Shane III, the President’s long-promised hotline for veteran complaints was officially launched on June 1. The phone line—live now at 855-948-2311—is designed to “collect, process, and respond to the complaints … Continue reading
FY 2018 Proposed Budget with regards to IU
Over the past several weeks, DAV has received hundreds of inquiries from DAV members and other concerned parties regarding the proposal to eliminate the total disability rating based on Individual Unemployability (IU) benefits for veterans over the age of 62 … Continue reading
OKDAV Veterans Seminar
OKLAHOMA DAV KEEPS THE PROMISE TO OKLAHOMA SERVICE MEN & WOMEN Helping Veterans Obtain the Benefits and Services Earned Through Military Service • Did you know? More than 337,000 Oklahoma men and women have served in the armed forces, but … Continue reading
Voice Your Concerns
The President’s budget proposal fiscal year (FY) 2018 and FY 2019 advance appropriation was released on May 23, 2017. The following day, DAV and its Independent Budget (IB) partners provided testimony and recommendations to the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, on … Continue reading
PLEASE HELP…If this is you or someone you know.
In order to better understand and advocate for caregivers of all disabled veterans, DAV is conducting a survey about the role, benefits, challenges and inequities facing family caregivers of disabled veterans. This survey builds on earlier research DAV undertook in … Continue reading
Governor Mary Fallin announces Outreach for Veterans Pilot Program:
Like many of you, I have heard of the Governor’s veterans pilot program but I have heard very little as to what it entails. Governor Mary Fallin announced efforts to inform Oklahoma veterans about the Oklahoma Veterans Pilot Program, a … Continue reading
Proposal in Congress would require service members to pay into GI Bill for benefits
Congress is in the early stages of considering a mandate for service members to pay into the GI Bill – The House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs gave veterans groups a draft last week of legislation that would deduct $100 from … Continue reading
VA suicide prevention:
While drug and alcohol problems are associated with a higher risk of suicide among veterans, the increased danger is particularly high with opioid abuse, a U.S. study suggests. Overall, male veterans with drug or alcohol problems are more than twice … Continue reading
VA mental health care – Senators ask for more OTH details:
Eight Democrats in the Senate are seeking more details from the Department of Veterans Affairs about an announcement last week that the VA would provide urgent mental health care to veterans with other-than-honorable discharges. In a letter to VA Secretary … Continue reading
USFSPA & divorce – dividing retired pay:
A case involving the Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act (USFSPA), a controversial 1982 law, is being heard before the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS). The case will determine the extent of a state court’s legal authority to … Continue reading