On the Hill to bringing our @DAVHQ members concerns about VA letters. "It is evident that these letters speak a language that veterans cannot always translate. It becomes even more stressful when the VA letters are filled with errors." Thank you @VetAffairsDems@HouseVetAffairs
Thanks to all the DAV members who made the trip to Washington, D.C. for the 2024 DAV Mid-Winter Conference and met with their state representatives. We look forward to continuing to advocate for veteran-focused legislation with your support! #DAVMidWinter
Deputy Legislative Director @ShaneLiermann going over DAV’s Critical Policy Goal on ensuring the faithful implementation of the PACT Act and addressing gaps in toxic-exposure benefits. #DAVmidwinter
@100YearsAgoNews That is amazing. Now 100 years later, DAV is still going strong and our newly elected Commander Nancy Epsinoza will be meeting with the president over the next several months.Awesome!
@repdinatitus On behalf of @DAVHQ over one million members, thank you so much for introducing the PRESUME Act. This will correct past injustices for radiation exposed veterans.
Full DOD retirement pay and VA disability compensation are not guaranteed to all. The Major Richard Star Act would right that wrong. #DAV#veterans#KeepThePromise#MajorRichardStarAct https://t.co/DyqgmCgf4K
The job isn’t finished!
Deputy National Legislative Director @ShaneLiermann spoke at a press conference hosted by @RepDanKildee regarding the VET PFAS Act, which addresses PFAS contamination at U.S. military installations worldwide.
#toxicexposures#PFAS#KeepThePromise
#DAV Action Alert: H.R. 639 requires VA Secretary to appoint an acting director after a VA medical center director is detailed to a different position. Contact your Representative. https://t.co/fh5s4Ua15j
DAV Dep. Leg. Director @ShaneLiermann testified on the Caring for Survivors Act today. This bill would ease the eligibility criteria for Dependency Indemnity Compensation (DIC) and increase the monthly benefit amount to match benefits provided by other federal survivor programs.
With the #PACTAct now in place, a second challenge looms: how to implement the program. In this video interview, DAV's National Legislative Director @ShaneLiermann talks with @LeoShane from @MilitaryTimes about what #veterans should know going into 2023.https://t.co/G7RgARHyOM
PACT Act leaves out some veterans exposed to a wide range of toxins at a former Soviet-era base in Uzbekistan https://t.co/GnIHBVGiWN @DAVHQ@VAVetBenefits@DeptVetAffairs
Tomorrow, at 11 a.m. (Eastern), @DAVHQ and @RecruitMilitary will host an in-person career fair for transitioning service members, veterans, members of the National Guard, Reserves and military spouses in the Hampton area!
Register now: https://t.co/jBjItRkgSZ.
Veterans who were exposed to toxic fumes while fighting for our country are heroes, and they deserve world-class benefits and care. Visit https://t.co/eR7eiOXB3X to get help filing a VA claim today.
#DAV#Benefits#PACTAct#veterans#toxicexposure
The 118th Congress is off and running. @DAVHQ legislative team is actively reviewing all of the new bills being introduced. To see the current list of bills supported by DAV go to our DAV CAN page.
https://t.co/JxdjOB99vN
#veteranshelpingveterans#legislation
Great discussions on many priorities facing disabled veterans, their families and survivors. Very fortunate for the opportunity. Thanks to all of our fellow VSOs and to @RepMikeLevin
On Friday, DAV’s @ShaneLiermann and a coalition of VSO partners met with Representative @RepMikeLevin to discuss veterans legislative priorities for the 118th Congress. Rep. Levin is on the @HouseVetAffairs Committee.
Read about DAV's legislative goals: https://t.co/OvnfKsoQh6.