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Primary Projects

Toxic Exposure/Burn Pits

Are you registered in the VA's Burn Pit Registry?

Are you registered in the VA's Burn Pit Registry?

Veteran Warriors is a participant of the TEAM: Toxic Exposures in the American Military Coalition.  Learn more about the legislative efforts, research, and legislation TEAM is watching by visiting the website and following TEAM on Twitter  

Are you registered in the VA's Burn Pit Registry?

Are you registered in the VA's Burn Pit Registry?

Are you registered in the VA's Burn Pit Registry?

 If you have been exposed to toxins, including burn pits, register in the ONLY VA recognized registry.

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Legislation & Action: Toxic Exposure

 

  •  Joint VSO letter to House supporting Honoring our PACT Act of 2021 ~ 02/24/2022


  • Bost introduced Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act, referencing Jim Price of Veteran Warriors with his testimony quote from May 2021 that shook the Committee stating "benefits are great, but benefits are no good to someone who is dead, we need health care now." Press Release, track H.R. 6659  ~ 02/10/2022  


  • Tester and Moran introduce Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act Watch the Press Conference, view the One-Pager, track S. 3541~ 02/02/2022


  • House Committee on Veterans Affairs Toxic Exposure Virtual Roundtable: The True Cost of Our Promise to Toxic-Exposed Veterans ~ 01/19/2022


  • Tester introduced the Comprehensive and Overdue Support for Troops (COST) of War Act of 2021 ~ view the one-pager, track S. 3003 ~ Introduced 10/19/2021


  • Takano introduced the Honoring Our PACT Act of 2021  ~ Follow H.R. 3967, view the one-pager, track H.R. 3967 Introduced 06/17/2021


  • Stolkin introduced the Veterans Burn Pits Exposure Recognition Act of 2021 ~ track H.R. 2436 Introduced 04/08/2021


  • Luria introduced the Conceding Our Veterans' Exposure Nor and Necessitating Training (COVENANT) Act ~ view the one pager, track H.R. 2368 ~ Introduced 04/05/2021 


  • Gillibrand, Rubio, Ruiz, and Fitzpatrick introduce the bipartisan Presumptive Benefits for War Fighters Exposed to Burn Pits and Other Toxins Act of 2021  ~ Follow S. 952 Introduced 03/24/2021 and H.R. 2372 Intoduced 04/05/2021 


  • Bost introduces TEAM Act ~ Follow H.R. 2127 Introduced 03/23/2021


  • Tillis reintroduces TEAM Act ~ Follow S. 927 Introduced 03/23/2021

 

  • Mendez introduced the Improving Benefits for Gulf War Act, track S.1039 Introduced 03/05/2021


  • Blumenthal, Baldwin, Lynch, and Green introduced the bipartisan K2 Veterans Care Act of 2021 ~ track S. 454 and H.R. 1355 Introduced 02/25/2021


  •  TOXIC EXPOSURE IN THE AMERICAN MILITARY ACT OF 2020  “TEAM Act of 2020” Introduced 07/31/2020


  • Burn Pits: Post 9/11 Veterans' Agent Orange Presented by: Ronald "Rocky" Roadhouse Maj, USAF (Ret.) 


  • Protection for Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits H.R. 6582 (Re-Introduced 8/22/19) Protection for Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits H.R. 4086 ~ Check the Status!

Legislation & Action: VA Caregiver Program

Take Action!

Thousands of veterans are being denied access to care and services following VA's implementation of a new regulation that has restricted access to the program providing veteran's with a caregiver to ensure their basic daily needs are appropriately met.   We need your help to overhaul the program and reset the criteria to the intent of Congress.

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VA Caregiver Program

April 7, 2022 - Senator Murray holds Roundtable on VA Caregivers Program, Continues Fight to Improve Program 


March 23, 2022 - Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs Hearing: Honoring Our Commitment Improving VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers 


February 25, 2022 - H.R. 8623

Congresswoman Brownley introduced H.R. 8623 the Elizabeth Dole Home and Community Based Services for Veterans and Caregivers Act of 2022 


February 17, 2022 

Senators Hassan, Murray, Sinema, Brown, Blumenthal, Sanders, and Blackburn press release and letter to VA Re: Removal of Restrictions 


February 3, 2022 

Congressman Ruiz Introduced  H.R. 6596 the  S.O.S. Veterans Caregivers Act 


January 5, 2022

Senator Rubio press release and letter to VA Re: Caregiver Discharges & Appeals 


December 22, 2021

NVLSP, Public Counsel and Paul Hastings LLP Announce Launch of Appeals Process Website for Veterans and Family Caregivers 


September 28, 2021

VSOs Letter to HVAC Opposing Effort to Overturn Beaudette & Vets, Caregivers Right to Appeal 


April 19, 2021

Appeal Class Action Lawsuit RULING:  Paul Hastings Secures Appeal Access for Veterans Under the VA Caregiver Program (PR credit: P. Hastings)


February 1, 2021

VA DECIDES TO ISSUE 1099’s TO CAREGIVERS CLAIMING THE IRS WILL NOT TREAT IT AS “INCOME” – NOT SO FAST THOUGH, THE IRS LAWS WILL SEE IT AS INCOME, UNTIL IT IS “PROVEN”TO BE NON-TAXABLE.  


December 1, 2020

Veteran Warriors Sues VA Challenging Rules Governing the Caregiver Program Adopted by VA Under the MISSION Act


October 1, 2020

Veteran Functional Assessment is in effect


August 25, 2020

Congressman Bilirakis press release and letter to VA RE: Concerns regarding Final Rule


July, 31, 2020

(MISSION Act of 2018 Expansion) VA Veteran Caregiver Program Published Final Rule 


May 6, 2020 

Veteran Warriors and NVLSP file joint comments on VA's Proposed Changes to Caregiver Program (PR credit: NVLSP)  


March 6, 2020

VA Veteran Caregiver Program published proposed Rules 


June 6, 2018

MISSION Act of 2018 (expand VA Caregiver Program) 


January 9, 2015

VA Veteran Caregiver Program Published Final Rule 


May 5, 2011

VA Veteran Caregiver Program published Interim Rule


May 5, 2010 

Caregiver and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010 

  • Senator Murray holds Roundtable on VA Caregivers Program, Continues Fight to Improve Program ~ April 7, 2022

Caregiver Program Stories/News

Caregiver Program Stories/News

Caregiver Program Stories/News

March 24, 2022

Military.com -  'Dehumanizing:' Why Veterans Are Giving Up on the Caregiver Program After Surge of Expulsions


March 23, 2022  

Military.com - VA to Halt Dismissals from Caregiver Program, Pending Review


March 22, 2022

Military Times - Plan to drop thousands of caregivers from Veterans Affairs program put on hold


March 6, 2022

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March 24, 2022

Military.com -  'Dehumanizing:' Why Veterans Are Giving Up on the Caregiver Program After Surge of Expulsions


March 23, 2022  

Military.com - VA to Halt Dismissals from Caregiver Program, Pending Review


March 22, 2022

Military Times - Plan to drop thousands of caregivers from Veterans Affairs program put on hold


March 6, 2022

Military Times - Families fear financial hit as VA caregiver program prepares to drop thousands of vets


September 22, 2021

Military Times - Thousands of caregivers may lose monthly stipends under new VA review

September 22, 2021 

Military Times - VA Will Keep Paying Caregiver Benefits During Review That ...


September 21, 2021 

Military.com - VA Caregiver Program Offers Monthly Payments | Military.com


July 31, 2020

Military Times - Caregivers stipends set to expand to Vietnam veterans, older generations this fall


March 4, 2020 

Military Times - New rules for VA caregiver stipend eligibility released, but still no start date


September 25, 2019

Military Times - Expansion of veteran caregiver program delayed until at least next summer


May 29, 2019

Military Times - Falling enrollment in VA's caregiver program raises concerns


Investigations & Reports

Caregiver Program Stories/News

Caregiver Program Stories/News

June 8, 2021

Oversight Report - Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers


September 16, 2019

GAO Report -  Actions Needed to Improve Family Caregiver Program | US GAO

VA Press Releases & Blog

Caregiver Program Stories/News

VA Press Releases & Blog

September 22, 2021

Press Release -  Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers to provide an additional year for eligibility and reassessment of certain participants 


January 29, 2021

Press Release -  Statement by Acting Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dat P. Tran on VA easing economic hardships for Veterans, their families, sur

September 22, 2021

Press Release -  Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers to provide an additional year for eligibility and reassessment of certain participants 


January 29, 2021

Press Release -  Statement by Acting Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dat P. Tran on VA easing economic hardships for Veterans, their families, survivors and caregivers 


January 22, 2021

Press Release -  VA to provide COVID-19 testing and vaccinations to caregivers of Veterans in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers 


October 1, 2020 

Press Release -  VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers begins expanding eligibility to Veterans of earlier eras 


August 5, 2020

Press Release -  VA, Elizabeth Dole Foundation to offer respite relief for Veteran caregivers 


July 31, 2020-

Press Release -  VA publishes final regulation for its Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers 


April 15, 2020

Press Release -  VA, Facebook and American Red Cross provide Portal video calling devices to Veterans, caregivers and families 


March 4, 2020 

Press Release - VA publishes proposed regulations to improve the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers


October 1, 2019

VA Blog - VA strengthens Caregiver Support Program


September 25, 2019

Press Release -  VA strengthens Caregiver Support Program and expands timeline of the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers 


August 3, 2019

Press Release - VA releases Launchpad app to streamline health care access for Veterans and caregivers 


June 26, 2019

Press Release -  VA partnership with Corporation for National Community Service supports older Veterans and their caregivers 


June 17, 2019

Press Release -  New research affirms critical need for caregivers in Veteran care 


April 1, 2019

Press Release -  Veterans’ Family, Caregiver and Survivor Advisory Committee provides recommendations to VA Secretary 


February 14, 2019 

Press Release -  VA to receive new Fisher Houses in Michigan, Colorado and Nebraska, which offer temporary lodging to Veterans’ families and caregivers 


December 21, 2018 

Press Release -  VA announces moratorium on discharges and decreases from comprehensive caregiver program 


November 28, 2019

Press Release -  VA seeks public comment on Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers, as amended by VA MISSION Act of 2018 


September 7, 2018

Press Release -  VA to fund first national center of excellence for Veteran and caregiver research 


June 6, 2018

Press Release -  Statement by Acting VA Secretary Peter O’Rourke – President Trump signs historic MISSION Act 


May 3, 2018

Press Release -  Statement by Acting VA Secretary Robert Wilkie - Introduction of H.R. 5674, the VA MISSION Act 


March 15, 2018

Press Release -  VA Leader Receives Blue Star Families Caregiving Award for VA Support 


January 5, 2018

Press Release -  VA Seeks Public Comment on Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers 


October 7, 2017

Press Release -  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Announces Formation of New Veterans’ Family, Caregiver, and Survivor Advisory Committee; Names Senator Elizabeth Dole Chair 


July 28, 2017

Press Release -  VA Caregiver Support Program Resumes Full Operations 


May 11, 2017

Press Release -  VA Announces Short-Term Extension of Strategic Review of Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers 


April 17, 2017

Press Release -  VA Announces Internal Review of Caregiver Program 


September 28, 2016

Press Release -  VA Announces Several Caregiver Partnerships 


July 7, 2012

Press Release -   VA Caregivers Support Line Celebrates First Anniversary 


August 3, 2011

Press Release -   VA Kicks Off National Caregiver Support Conference 


June 14, 2011

Press Release -   VA and Easter Seals Open First Round of Caregiver Training 


May 18, 2011

Press Release -  VA Processing Hundreds of Applications for New Family Caregiver Benefits in First Week 


May 9, 2011

Press Release -  VA Partners with Easter Seals to Train Family Caregivers of Wounded Warriors 


May 3, 2011

Press Release -  VA to Take Applications for New Family Caregiver Program 


March 1, 2011

Press Release -  VA’s Caregiver Support Program Expanding 


February 9, 2011 

Press Release -  New and Enhanced VA Benefits Provided to Caregivers of Veterans 


February 8, 2011

Press Release - New VA Support Line Provides Important Assistance to Caregivers 

Legislation & Action: Families & Survivors

Veteran Survivors

Ensuring veteran benefits does not stop with the veteran, it extends to the families and survivors as we workd to preserve and improve benefits to surviving spouses and their children.  Our advocacy focuses on establishing fair and continuous survivor benefits to help these families move forward in a mannor that would honor the memory of their veteran who made the ultimate sacrifice, no matter the manner.

Survivor Resources

Survivor Legislation

Caring for Survivors Act of 2021 (S. 976, H.R. 3402), which will bring Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) payments in line with benefits for surviving spouses of federal employees. 


Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 (H.R. 7105), which included a provision to enable eligible surviving spouses to retain DIC upon remarriage at age 55.


Caring for Survivors Act of 2021 (S. 976, H.R. 3402). Increase DIC from 43% to 55% of the rate of compensation paid to a 100% disabled veteran. Reduce the timeframe a veteran needs to be rated totally disabled from 10 to 5 years, allowing more survivors to become eligible for DIC benefits. 


Expanding the Families of Veterans Access to Mental Health Services Act (S. 2817, H.R. 5029), which provides Vet Center counseling and mental health services to surviving families of veteran suicide.


Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act.


Gold Star Families Day Act -  create a federal holiday as a national day of remembrance for all those who have lost a loved one to military service, regardless of the manor, place, or time of death. 


Fry Scholarship Enhancement Act of 2021 (S. 1096) to expand eligibility for those who die in the 120 day Release From Active Duty (REFRAD) period to the Fry Scholarship, which is the second phase in expanding eligibility to all Chapter 35 recipients.


Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2021 (S. 1972/H.R. 475), which would allow TRICARE young adults to remain on their parents' policy up to age 26 without a premium increase.


CHAMPVA Children’s Care Protection Act of 2021 (S. 727/H.R. 1801),which would expand coverage for eligible surviving children up to age 26 through the Civilian Health and Medical Program for the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA).


Ensuring Survivors Benefits during COVID-19 Act of 2021 (S. 89, H.R. 746),which ensures those disabilities are taken into account to provide families access to the survivor benefits they are eligible to receive.

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