JBVA COVID Vaccination is now open to all ages
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JBVA Leadership has approved to open the vaccine eligibility to all the veterans! JBVA COVID-19 Vaccines Continue reading
New Conditions Added to Agent Orange Presumptive List
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The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (NDAA) (H.R.6395) added three (3) more conditions to the Agent Orange presumptive-conditions list wherein Veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange may qualify for benefits. Continue reading
The Missing Link in Veteran’s Health care: Dental Care
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U.S. veterans must meet one of the following criteria TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR DENTAL BENEFITS
through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Continue reading
Hines VA Hospital now offering vaccine to veterans 65 and up
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Hines VA Hospital has updated its COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine offering to veterans over the age of 65. Continue reading
Support CVO: Use Amazon Smile
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This Holiday Season, sign into Smile.Amazon.com and follow the prompts to select Coalition of Veterans Organizations NFP (type it in the search bar). Your purchases will help support CVO! Continue reading
Cook County Recorder-Military and Veterans Discount Card
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2020 Edward M. Moody, Cook County Recorder of Deeds is now offering Veterans and active duty service members’ the ability to register online for the Cook County Military and Discount Card at the Recorder of Deeds Continue reading
IRS reopens $500 per Veteran child Economic Impact Payment, Sign up for Veteran Expeditions
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has reopened the registration period for claiming an Economic Impact Payment. Individuals who receive Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, Railroad Retirement, or certain Veterans benefits – but didn’t receive the $500 payment per child earlier this year – can still file for the $500 payment. Continue reading
H.R. 4554, Support Safe and Welcoming Department of Veterans Affairs Facilities for All Veterans
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H.R. 4554 would require the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish and implement a comprehensive anti-harassment and anti-sexual assault policy for the Department. Please do your part to support ending harassment at VA facilities and ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all veterans to obtain the care they need and have earned. Use the prepared letter (or your own) to ask your Representative to cosponsor H.R. 4554 and support its final passage. Continue reading
Illinois Joining Forces helping service members, veterans, and their families
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Illinois Joining Forces is here to help you and your family obtain the assistance and resources you are looking for in the State of Illinois. Continue reading
Presumptive Agent Orange Conditions and 4 proposed additions
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As of April 1, to qualify for Agent orange !elated benefits, a veteran must have one more of the 14 conditions VA presumes to have been caused by exposure. About one-third of all U.S.senators are backing the Fair Care for Vietnam Veterans Act of 2020 (S. 3444), which could add four conditions to the Agent Orange conditions list. Continue reading
NOTICE: Phone scam alert!!
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The Coalition of Veterans Organizations does not make, and never has made phone calls soliciting donations to our organization. If you have received such a solicitation, it is a fraudulent call and should be either ignored or reported to the authorities. Continue reading
ACTS-Aviation Security, Inc – Employment Opportunities 2 24 2021
ACTS-Aviation Security, Inc – Employment Opportunities 2/24/21. Continue reading
CVO Meeting February 17, 2021 with Jesse Brown VA Medical Center Director, Rick Aments
The next CVO Meeting is on February 17 at 7 p.m. on Zoom. The Guest Speaker at this month’s meeting will be the Director of the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Rick Ament. Registration is required to attend this Meeting. Continue reading
Next CVO Meeting January 20, 2021 on Zoom
The Next Meeting of CVO is Wednesday, January 20th at 7 PM on Zoom. We’re looking forward to a presentation by Dr. Walidah Bennett of DePaul University on “Advancing Equity for Female Veterans in VSOs, Organizations and Community.” Continue reading
Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year 2021
The Coalition of Veterans Organizations wishes all of our members, supporters and their families a very enjoyable, peaceful Holiday and a happy, healthy and successful New Year. Continue reading
Suzanne Gordon Town Hall Meeting | Save Our VA
Town Hall Meeting with Suzanne Gordon will discuss the most effective ways for veterans and their supporters to mobilize to reverse the privatization of the VHA, improve and strengthen it, and how to lobby for expanded services offered to veterans and their families. Monday, January 25, 2021| 4:00 PM CST via ZOOM. Registration is required for this event. Continue reading
