The Missing Link in Veteran’s Health care: Dental Care
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
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
Cook County Recorder-Military and Veterans Discount Card
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
Co-payments at the VA hospitals
As we know, COVID has caused many disruptions in our lives and the way many things are handled. One of them is our co-payments for using the VA hospitals or clinics. Continue reading
IRS reopens $500 per Veteran child Economic Impact Payment, Sign up for Veteran Expeditions
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
Veterans Affairs Committee Report September 2020
Veterans Affairs Committee Report for September 2020. Continue reading
H.R. 4554, Support Safe and Welcoming Department of Veterans Affairs Facilities for All Veterans
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
Veterans Affairs Committee Report August 2020
Veterans Affairs Committee Report for August 2020. Continue reading
Remembering Taalibdin Shabazz
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CVO member Taalibdin Shabazz has passed away. Taalibdin was a past member of the CVO Executive Committee. He was a founder of the Muslim American Veterans Association, Chapter 2 and was its long time representative to CVO. Taalibdin served with the 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam. Continue reading
Charles ‘Smudge’ Coleman 1949-2020
It is with deep regret and sympathy that I report that I have just learned of the the passing of CVO member Charles ‘Smudge” Coleman on April 8th of this year. Smudge was an original member of the CVO Executive Committee. Continue reading
Veterans Affairs Committee Report July 2020
Veterans Affairs Committee Report for July 2020. Continue reading
VA Resources and Organizations for Women Veterans
Resources and Organizations for Women Veterans. Two Events for Women Veterans on June 30th Continue reading