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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) administers a comprehensive range of benefits that Veterans may earn through their military service. Many of these benefits are designed to improve the quality of life for Veterans and their families after service. Others provide support for injuries or conditions directly related to military duty. Central to this …
A Supreme Court decision in the class action case of Marine Corps Veteran Simon Soto vs. the United States will result in some Veterans being entitled to additional back pay. A federal law known as the Barring Act, which was passed by Congress in 1940, generally requires individuals to file compensation claims against the United …
WVDVA Connects Veterans with Crucial Benefits This Independence Day marks 249 years since our nation’s founding. Whether you celebrate with a barbecue, by attending a parade, watching fireworks, or quietly mark the occasion at home, these nearly two and a half centuries are a testament to our country’s dedication to our freedoms, our principles and …
Salute to Service is a series where the West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance shares the untold stories of veterans from the Mountain State. It is never too late to honor the sacrifice that Veterans have made for America, our way of life and our allies. Walter C. Wetzel was born in Huntington on June …