VA’s Rapid Appeals Modernization Program (Ramp)
The Veteran Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 became law on August 23, 2017 (Pub L. 115-55). It is also known as the Appeals Modernization Act. Continue reading
Minutes for July 2018 CVO Meeting
The minutes for the Wednesday, July 18, 2018 CVO meeting, held at the Jesse Brown VA (820 S Damen in Chicago) in the second floor Conference Room from 7 PM to 9 PM. Continue reading
Veterans Affairs Committee Report July 2018
Veterans Affairs Committee Report for July 2018. Continue reading
Minutes for June 2018 CVO Meeting
The minutes for the Wednesday, June 20, 2018 CVO meeting, held at the Jesse Brown VA (820 S Damen in Chicago) in the second floor Conference Room from 7 PM to 9 PM. Continue reading
Minutes for May 2018 CVO Meeting
The minutes for the Wednesday, May 16, 2018 CVO meeting, held at the Jesse Brown VA (820 S Damen in Chicago) in the second floor Conference Room from 7 PM to 9 PM. Continue reading
CVO marches with Poor People’s Campaign to Illinois State Capitol
CVO marches with the Poor People’s Campaign to the Illinois State Capitol on May 28, 2018. Continue reading
Chicago Memorial Day Parade 2018 Photos
CVO Members and Organizational Members march in the Chicago Memorial Day Parade on May 26, 2018 Continue reading
CVO with Right to Heal at Sen. Durbin’s Office April 2018
CVO with Right to Heal at Sen. Durbin’s Office on April 4, 2018. Continue reading
The Poor People’s Campaign Presentation
The Poor People’s Campaign Presentation by Bruce Parry Continue reading
Minutes for April 2018 CVO Meeting
The minutes for the Wednesday, April 18, 2018 CVO meeting, held at the Jesse Brown VA (820 S Damen in Chicago) in the second floor Conference Room from 7 PM to 9 PM. Continue reading
The Right to Heal VA Campaign (RTH) at Jesse Brown VA
On May 17th, join us as the Right to Heal Campaign announces a call to action and next steps in the fight to unite veterans and VA workers to save the VA and fight back against privatization. After the announcement the Workers’ Rights Board will hold a hearing to discuss what VA privatization would mean for veterans. The hearing will feature experts in the field of VA care, veterans speaking to their experience of using both the VA and the private sector, and VA employees who have dedicated their lives to serving veterans. Continue reading
In Memory of John Monaghan – 1946 – 2018
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of John Monaghan, Vice President of Veterans for Unification. John was an Air Force veteran who served in Vietnam and a veteran activist. 1946-2018 Continue reading