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Monday, February 24, 2014
Study Confirms Aircrew Exposure to Agent Orange
WASHINGTON (Feb. 24, 2014) — The American Legion has announced its support for extending Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits eligibility to veterans who were exposed to aircraft that had previously sprayed Agent Orange over Vietnam.
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4 Receive Award of Excellence
Four 7th District Legionnaires were honored with the Department Commander’s Award of Excellence when New York Legion leaders visited Seneca, Monroe, Wayne and Ontario counties Feb. 20-23.
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Friday, February 21, 2014
2,500 Vets Take Legion PTSD Survey
WASHINGTON (Feb. 21, 2014) — As of Feb. 20, more than 2,500 veterans suffering from traumatic brain injury (TBI) and/or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have participated in The American Legion’s online survey that seeks to determine the effectiveness of treatments for these two conditions.
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Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Miller Faults VBA ‘Retaliatory’ Tactics vs. Legion
WASHINGTON (Feb. 19, 2014) — Rep. Jeff Miller, R-Fla., pulled no punches in a Feb. 14th letter sent to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Eric Shinseki. He accused the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) of obstructing the work of an American Legion team of experts during its recent visit to the Seattle VA Regional Office.
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Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Dobbs Ferry Rallies After Legion Building Collapses
News media report expressions of community support for Dobbs Ferry American Legion Post 1048 after its building collapsed under the weight of heavy snow on Valentine’s Day.
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Sunday, February 16, 2014
Legion Post, 2 Legionnaires Honored
An American Legion post and two Legionnaires received the Department Commander’s Award of Excellence when New York State Legion Family leaders made a visitation swing through Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Allegany counties Thursday to Sunday, Feb. 13-16.