More advocacy if you are interested but please give it a read. It’s important to understand the issue because these solutions are only one steps at times.
Disabled American Veteran, Veterans Advocate, Previously AFOSI Special Agent, Consultant, Human Services Commissioner, Retired Contractor
Fierce Veteran Mentor | Mental Health Advocate | Disability Rights and Inclusion Advocate |Non-profit Consultant| Speaker | Medically Retired USAF Veteran | Homeschool Mom | TOP MEMBER |
Please Sign ⚠️ 🙏 Help support veterans that find themselves in the EMERGENCY ROOM and are restricted by the 72 hour notification that the VA currently has for making sure a veteran has the proper coverage. Let's allow for more flexibility and make this decision ASAP! #DAV #Veterans #VeteransSupportingVeterans #Support #Advocate
Adjutant/Past Commander/Department Service Officer at Disabled American Veterans Jackson County Chapter 8
Currently, a veteran must contact the VA within 72 hours of receiving non-VA emergency care; otherwise VA may deny payment for these services even if the veteran is eligible for treatment. Veterans suffering medical emergencies should not have to worry about whether VA will deny coverage or refuse payment because of administrative notification time requirements. H.R. 3644, the Addressing Care Timelines (ACT) for Veterans Act would provide an additional 24-hour period for veterans to inform the VA when receiving care at a non-VA facility under the Veterans Community Care Program. DAV supports H.R. 3644, in accordance with DAV Resolution No. 205, which calls for the improvement of emergency care benefits for service-connected veterans: specifically, for VA to provide a more liberal interpretation of the law governing payment for emergency care and reimbursement to veterans who have received emergency care at non-VA facilities. We ask all DAV members and supporters to contact their representatives and urge them to co-sponsor and support H. R. 3644, the ACT for Veterans Act. #DAVCAN #ACT4VETS
Lots to cover in today's OFCCP Week in Review, including Biden's reduction of non-defense discretionary budgets for federal agencies, joining Congress' historic pivot away from both bigger federal agencies and bigger social programs. Read this story and others now!
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that veterans are at 72% higher risk of suicide than those who have not served. To address this issue, HMP Global is partnering with Stop Soldier Suicide — a national nonprofit working to reduce the military suicide rate by 40% by 2030 — for the 2024 Day of Giving. On Friday, August 16, a portion of all HMP Global event and program registrations will support Stop Soldier Suicide’s lifesaving work. To participate in the 2024 Day of Giving, register for Rx Summit on August 16 at https://bit.ly/3WSazJd. #SupportingVeterans #SuicidePrevention #HealthcareMadePractical #DayofGiving2024 #RxSummit #OpioidCrisis #AddictionRecovery #PublicHealth #Healthcare #Treatment #Prevention #Advocacy #Clinical #IllicitDrugs #PublicSafety #CommunityHealth #RecoverySupport #Education #Networking #Nashville #Recovery #Deflection
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🌟 Webinar Alert: Understanding Intimate Partner Violence 🌟 We’ve been approached by many of you to share the recording and PowerPoint presentation from our impactful webinar on May 20. We are pleased to announce that these resources are now available! 🔊 Webinar Title: Understanding Intimate Partner Violence and Family Domestic Violence: Context and Action 📅 Event Date: May 20 🕒 Time: 4:30 PM Featured Speakers: • Dr. Sean Cowlishaw: Explored key concepts of intimate and family domestic violence and their specific implications within Defence and Department of Veterans' Affairs settings. • Commissioner Gwen Cherne: Discussed the real-world impacts of these issues, current initiatives, and future educational prospects. Why You Should Watch: • Deepen your understanding of a critical issue affecting our community. • Engage in transformative discussions that can lead to real change. • Connect with leading experts who are passionate about supporting veteran families. 📽️ Access Recording: https://lnkd.in/eSDeYAAV Presentation: https://lnkd.in/enpJ7kxy This event was hosted by 'Our Space' – Families of Veterans Guild Program, which provides ongoing support to veteran families through various programs and events, fostering a strong community network. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of this vital conversation and help drive social change. Be the change you wish to see. #FDVIPV #DomesticViolence #VeteranFamilies #DefenceFamilies #MilitaryFamilies #ADFFAmilies #Veterans #Defence #ADF #OurSpace #FamilesofVeteransGuild #SocialChange
𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗩𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦! A federal judge rules in favor of homeless veterans, ordering the VA and HUD to build more housing on the West LA campus. "Leasing to UCLA constitutes a breach of their fiduciary duty," said Judge Carter. This decision mandates 750 temporary units and 1,800 permanent ones. 🏠 More Housing Ordered: VA and HUD must provide 750 temporary housing units within 18 months and plan 1,800 permanent units in six months. 🚫 Illegal Leases Terminated: Illegal land use agreements, including UCLA's lease, are ordered to be terminated. 📑 Fiduciary Duty Breach: Leasing to UCLA was found to breach the VA's duty to prioritize veteran services. ⏳ Urgent Timeline Set: Planning for permanent housing to start within six months, construction to begin in 18 months. 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗟𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞 🔗 https://loom.ly/hoKz9k0 #VeteransRights #HousingJustice #LosAngeles #HomelessVeterans #SupportOurHeroes #LegalVictory #Veterans #VeteransLegalInstitute #JusticeForHeroes #SupportOurVeterans #VeteranAdvocacy #PTSD #LegalAid #CommunitySupport #VeteranStories #Army #Navy #AirForce #Marines #CoastGuard #SpaceForce
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Part 2 The VA can lead this cultural shift but requires a whole-of-nation approach involving federal and state governments, industry, educational institutions, nonprofits, and donors, as well as legacy and emerging media outlets spreading the simple truth: that many veterans are successful, healthy, active in business and community, and committed to our nation's success. PTSD doesn’t plague all veterans and is not isolated to only veterans. If systemic change does not grow beyond the Washington DC advocacy groups and union representatives, then it will result in fathers, mothers, aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters, friends, and mentors recommending against military service to their loved ones who are considering their options.
