National Veterans Legal Services Program - NVLSP

NVLSP Statement on Conclusion in VA OIG Report that VA Failed to Identify Tens of Thousands of Vietnam Veterans Eligible for Retroactive Benefits https://www.nvlsp.org/news-and-events/press-releases/nvlsp-statement-on-va-oig-report-that-va-failed-to-id-tens-of-thousands-of

we salute the sacrifice & courage of those who have served and continue to proudly defend our nation. National Veterans Legal Services Program - NVLSP wish you a safe and joyous .

DYK-The Veterans Health Administration has had trouble in properly handling claims filed by veterans or their non-VA health care providers for reimbursement of emergency medical expenses incurred at non-VA facilities. National Veterans Legal Services Program - NVLSP may be able to give you advice at no cost to you on what to do if your case fits one in the table below. Email [email protected] if your case is a match. Learn more about NVLSP at www.nvlsp.org

National Veterans Legal Services Program - NVLSP Releases 2023 Report on Pro Bono Program: Lawyers Serving Warriors®
-New Record of Over 84,000 Pro Bono Hours Donated-https://www.nvlsp.org/news-and-events/press-releases/nvlsp-releases-2023-report-on-pro-bono-program-lawyers-serving-warriors

RIP Willie Mays, Korean War veteran, Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient and extraordinary baseball legend

Willie Mays, supreme baseball talent among the best to ever play, dies at 93 The San Francisco Giants said the Hall of Famer died peacefully Tuesday afternoon.

Today we commemorate and reflect on this pivotal moment in our nation's quest of freedom and equity for all.

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Happy Father's Day to all fathers especially military Dads and those who may be deployed and away from their families today defending our nation.

Happy Flag Day! Today we celebrate the official adoption of our national flag, Stars and Stripes.

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Webinars - Products By NVLSP Webinars for Attorneys, Agents and Veterans Service Officers (VSO) Thank you for your support of NVLSP’s Webinar Series. Your satisfaction is important to us and we look forward to providing excellent service. We have updated our pricing effective January 2024. Live and recorded webinars are now o...

commemorates the signing of the Women's Armed Services Integration Act. With gratitude and appreciation to all the women who have served our nation and those who continue to serve.

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World War II veteran weds near Normandy's D-Day beaches. He's 100 and his bride is 96 World War II veteran Harold Terens, 100, and his sweetheart, Jeanne Swerlin, 96, proved that love is eternal.

This week, appellate attorneys from the Department of Veterans Services (VDVS) met with attorneys of National Veterans Legal Services Program - NVLSP in Arlington, VA HQ for a daylong training session on key issues impacting veterans.

(Left to right) The photo includes attendees: VDVS Emon Northe, Eric Wilson Frank Singh, NVLSP Renee Burbank, VDVS Vieng Siklar, NVLSP Abigail Schopick, VDVS Samantha Jordan, NVLSP Stacy Tromble, Christopher Murray, VDVS Samantha Cohen Allen, Andrew Michael and Bill Libby.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/d-day-women-naval-code-breakers-secrets-revealed/?ftag=CNM-00-10aab8d&linkId=459530940

Women codebreakers knew some of the biggest secrets of WWII — including plans for the D-Day invasion. But most took their stories to the grave. In the immediate lead-up to D-Day, naval codebreaker Jean Sims was one of the few who knew a major operation was coming.

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A figure who worked in the shadows on D-Day awarded France's highest honor It's been 80 years since Christian Lamb helped rescue France from N**i tyranny. On Thursday, French President Emmanuel Macron kissed her on both cheeks and pinned the nation’s highest honor to her lapel.

National Veterans Legal Services Program - NVLSP Executive Director Paul Wright offers his reflections on the 80th Anniversary of D-Day.

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Remembering D-Day: Key facts about the invasion that altered WWII With vets and world dignitaries gathering in Normandy to commemorate the landings' 80th anniversary, here's a look at how Operation Overlord unfolded.

Today we honor the extraordinary valor and dedication of the service members who stormed the beach in Normandy, France in the largest amphibious operation in history in the fight for freedom. It would be a decisive moment in ending World War II. We are eternally grateful.

4 women are buried among several thousand men at the US D-Day cemetery. These are their stories. Among the roughly 9,400 graves at Normandy American Cemetery are those of four women: Mary Bankston, Mary Barlow, Dolores Browne and Elizabeth Richardson. They’re a reminder of the less-heralded roles American women played overseas during World War II.

https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/News/women-veterans-return-normandy-80th-day-anniversary/story?id=110807934

102-year-old WWII vet dies en route to France for D-Day commemoration A 102-year-old World War II veteran died Friday while en route to France to take part in the remembrances planned for the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion.

https://www.npr.org/2024/06/04/nx-s1-4991626/d-day-veterans-memories-80th-anniversary-june-6-1944

As their time runs short, D-Day veterans try to keep their memories alive for others With even the youngest of those men and women who were involved in the invasion nearing their 100th birthdays and their ranks dwindling rapidly, they feel a special imperative to tell their stories.

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French children hail D-Day veterans as heroes as they arrive in Normandy for anniversary events The veterans will take part in parades, school visits and ceremonies — including the official June 6 commemoration of the landings by soldiers from across the United States, Britain, Canada and other Allied nations on five beaches.

https://taskandpurpose.com/news/army-medic-normandy-heroism/

Black Army medic who saved 200 troops on D-Day awarded Distinguished Service Cross Army Cpl. Waverly B. Woodson, Jr. saved 200 US troops on Omaha Beach. Now he’s being posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross.

This year will likely be the last major D-Day anniversary with living veterans, so organizers are all-out | CNN Organizers and government officials concede that this year’s 80th anniversary of D-Day could be the last major commemoration to involve living veterans.

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National Veterans Legal Services Program - NVLSP partnership helping veterans and their survivors access VA disability and death benefits related to toxic exposure during their military service highlighted in Chief Healthcare Executive

The VA has granted 1 million claims tied to burn pits. Some vets are still waiting. The Department of Veterans Affairs has provided more than $5.7 billion to vets under the PACT Act. Veterans fought for years for assistance.

On this solemn day , we remember and honor the valiant fallen heroes who gave their lives to defend our nation.

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History ‘still connects us today,’ Cavoli says in Belgium speech honoring US war dead Tributes to the over 5,000 Americans buried at Ardennes American Cemetery were led at a Memorial Day observance Saturday by the U.S. Army general who serves as NATO supreme allied commander Europe.

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Clarence ‘Bud’ Anderson, last WWII triple ace pilot, dies at 102 Clarence “Bud” Anderson, America’s last surviving World War II triple ace pilot, has died at 102. Anderson logged 116 combat missions and more than 480 hours in the sky. NBC’s Joe Fryer remembers a life well lived for Sunday TODAY.

On this we share a heartfelt message from National Veterans Legal Services Program - NVLSP Executive Director Paul Wright paying tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. https://youtu.be/rVAhOE70r6Y