FW: Volunteers Needed for Rocky Mountain Gun Show at South Point on September 05~60, 2015.

       

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From: chelsa51@gmail.com
To: 1076VVAHNV@GMAIL.COM
Subject: Volunteers Needed for Rocky Mountain Gun Show at South Point on September 05~60, 2015.
Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2015 14:49:37 -0700

Rocky Mountain Gun Show at South Point on September 05~60, 2015.

If you have never volunteered for a fund raising event before, this is a chance to get to know your fellow VVA Chapter members and see some of the weapons, ammo, reloading and weapon accessories that will be for sale. 

We normally have two (2) members from Chapter 1076 and Chapter 17 provides two (2) members per time slot.  If we are heavy with volunteers at the booth, you can wander and approach possible members throughout the show. 

Remember, our membership includes both Vietnam veterans and Vietnam-Era veterans.  (see VVA eligibility description below).

Eligibility:  Vietnam and Vietnam-era veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. military (for other than training purposes) between February 28, 1961 – May 7, 1975 (in-country Vietnam), or between August 5, 1964 and May 7, 1975, for Vietnam*era veterans.

Have a good time and "Thank You" for responding in a timely manner.
  

Saturday, Sept. 05th:
* 0900 - 1200:  
* 1200 - 1500: 
* 1500 - 1700:    
* All day:  Neil Johnson, Lance ryness

Sunday, Sept. 06th:
* 0900 - 1100:  
* 1100 - 1300: 
* 1300 - 1600:  
* All day:  Neil Johnson, Lance Ryness

Return all time selections and/or inquiries to Neil Johnson at email address:  neil_see_johnson@yahoo.com

Please feel free to contact Neil Johnson (510 913-6611) or Lance Ryness (702 813-2723) with any questions or concerns.

Tina Sansouci

Secretary

VVA Chapter 1076

702-294-0402 (Home)

702-635-2695 (Cell)

FW: Thursday mission

THU MISSION

Thank You

Robert Serge

VVA 1076 Member

Blog Master 

Web Master  

"God Bless America "

"One Flag, One Language, One Nation Under God"

 For those who understand, no explanation is needed.  

 For those who do not understand, no explanation is possible        

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From: akan01@centurylink.net
To: akan01@centurylink.net
Subject: Thursday mission
Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2015 12:12:39 -0700

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From: Bob Donaghy [mailto:bobdonaghy@me.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2015 11:58 AM
To: Undisclosed recipients:
Subject: Thursday mission

Hi Everyone

This Thursday, Aug. 27th, the following interments are scheduled for 8:40 AM at the Southern Nevada Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Veteran's Memorial Drive, Boulder City, 89005.  These interments are for Nevada's fallen veterans who are without family, homeless, indigent or just forgotten by family and friends and remain unclaimed. 

This week's interments are:

Army veteran:  Michael Tilly

USAF veteran(s): Anthony Wozny and Charles Caragan

Changing breakfast location!!!!!!!!      NEW LOCATION  50% discount

For anyone interested in riding over together, some of us meet for breakfast at Sierra Gold  1341 Warm Springs Henderson at 7:00 AM  It will be KSU at 7:50 AM.  Sierra Gold is offering 50 % off on breakfast meals.  We are hoping with the new location and the 50% discount we will get more of us together for breakfast each thursday.

Thank you Bob Donaghy

FW: Thursday Mission 20 August 2015

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bob Donaghy [mailto:bobdonaghy@me.com]
> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2015 7:10 PM
> To: Undisclosed recipients:
> Subject: Thursday Mission
>
> Hi Everyone
>
> This Thursday, Aug 20th, the following interments are scheduled for 8:40 AM
> at the Southern Nevada Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Veteran's Memorial
> Drive, Boulder City, 89005. These interments are for Nevada's fallen
> veterans who are without family, homeless, indigent or just forgotten by
> family and friends and remain unclaimed.
>
> This week's interments are:
>
> Army veteran: John Nacnarsi
> Navy veteran: Robert Williams
>
>
> For anyone interested in riding over together, some of us meet for breakfast
> at the IHOP ( 4860 Boulder Hwy ) diagonally across the street from Sam's
> Town at around 6:50 AM. It will be KSU at 7:45 AM.
>
>
>
> Thank you Bob Donaghy=
>

FW: VVA: Fw: VA Announces New Rules Regarding Service Animals in VA Facilities

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From: vva@vva2.talklist.com
To: vva@vva2.talklist.com
CC: vvachapter842@comcast.net
Subject: VVA: Fw: VA Announces New Rules Regarding Service Animals in VA Facilities
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2015 12:26:07 -0500

Ken Riskedahl
Tupelo, MS.

VA Announces New Rules Regarding Service Animals in VA Facilities WASHINGTON – Today the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that it has revised its regulation regarding the presence of animals on VA property. The updated regulation will ensure VA practices remain consistent with applicable federal law. It will also assist individuals entering VA facilities in developing a clear and consistent understanding of the criteria governing facility access for service animals. "As I have traveled to VA facilities throughout the country, I have heard from many Veterans about what a vital role their service animals play in their lives," said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert A. McDonald. "The revised regulation will ensure Veterans and employees have clear guidance regarding the presence of service animals in our facilities. VA remains committed to ensuring America's Veterans have access to the health care benefits for which they are eligible."  Under the revised regulation, only dogs that are individually trained to perform work or tasks on behalf of an individual with a disability will be considered service animals.  Other animals will not be permitted in VA facilities, unless expressly allowed as an exception under the regulation for activities such as animal-assisted therapy or for other reasons such as law enforcement purposes. The regulation further confirms that service animals may access VA property subject to the same terms that govern the admission of the public to VA property, and  may be restricted from certain areas on VA properties to ensure that patient care, patient safety, and infection control standards are not compromised.   In accordance with required practices, the revised regulation was published in the Federal Register in November 2014, to obtain feedback from Veterans, advocacy organizations and other stakeholders.   Over the next thirty days, VA will provide training to frontline employees and ensure policies at all facilities are consistent with the new regulation.  # # # Keep updated & let us know how we're doing. com. Explore VA benefits at explore.va.gov

FW: VVA: Fw: DoD Identifies Army Casualty

"God Bless America "

"One Flag, One Language, One Nation Under God"

 For those who understand, no explanation is needed.  

 For those who do not understand, no explanation is possible        

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From: vva@vva2.talklist.com
To: vva@vva2.talklist.com
Subject: VVA: Fw: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
Date: Sun, 9 Aug 2015 08:06:31 -0500

Ken Riskedahl
Tupelo, MS.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty 08/09/2015 08:11 AM CDT IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. NR-324-15 August 09, 2015 DoD Identifies Army Casualty The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Freedom's Sentinel. Master Sgt. Peter A. McKenna Jr., 35, of Bristol, Rhode Island, died Aug. 8, in Kabul, Afghanistan, of wounds when he was attacked by enemy small arms fire. McKenna was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.? For more information related to this release, the media may contact the U.S. Army Special Forces Command (Airborne) during work hours at 910-908-3383 or after work hours at 910-494-1589. U.S. Department of Defense Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)

FW: VA Expands Review of Chemical Exposure in Drinking Water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

"God Bless America "

"One Flag, One Language, One Nation Under God"

 For those who understand, no explanation is needed.  

 For those who do not understand, no explanation is possible        

Veterans AFFAIRS VA News Release VA Expands Review of Chemical Exposure in Drinking Water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune 08/03/2015 06:40 PM EDT VA Expands Review of Chemical Exposure in Drinking Water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune WASHINGTON – As part of VA's ongoing commitment to provide care to Veterans and their families, the Department of Veterans Affairs today announced that it will start the  process of amending its regulations to establish presumptions of service connection for certain conditions resulting from exposure to contaminated drinking water at the U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. This process is in addition to the healthcare VA already provides for 15 conditions to eligible Veterans who were stationed at Camp Lejeune for at least 30 days between August 1, 1953 and December 31, 1987 as a result of the Honoring America's Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012.  VA also provides reimbursement of healthcare expenses for those 15 conditions to eligible family members who resided at Camp Lejeune during that time period. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs recently met with Senators Isakson, Burr and Tillis and the Director of the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) to discuss the creation of presumptions of service connection for diseases associated with the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.  The diseases that are currently being reviewed for potential presumptive service connection include kidney cancer, angiosarcoma of the liver, and acute myelogenous leukemia, which are known to be related to long-term exposure to the chemicals that were in the water at Lejeune from the 1950s through 1987.  The chemicals are Benzene, Vinyl Chloride, Trichloroethylene and Perchloroethylene, which are known as volatile organic compounds, used in industrial solvents and components of fuels.  ATSDR and VA representatives will meet at ATSDR offices on August 19 to begin discussions on establishing these presumptions. VA will also work with ATSDR and potentially the National Academy of Sciences to evaluate the body of scientific knowledge and research related to exposure to these chemicals and the subsequent development of other diseases. VA will carefully consider all public comments received when determining the final scope of any presumptions.   Veterans with health problems they believe are related to exposure to the water at Camp Lejeune may file a claim for disability compensation online at www.ebenefits.va.gov, or call 1–800–827–1000 for assistance.  For more information, Veterans and family members should contact the nearest VA healthcare facility by calling 1–877–222–VETS (8387) or visit www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/camp-lejeune. For further information on Camp Lejeune: VHA Office of Public Health has a Website on Camp Lejeune historical water contamination at: www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/camp-lejeune/index.asp. The U.S. Marine Corps encourages all those who lived or worked at Camp Lejeune before 1987 to register for notifications regarding Camp Lejeune Historic Drinking Water at https://clnr.hqi.usmc.mil/clwater.

FW: VVA: : Honoring our fallen comrades

"God Bless America "

"One Flag, One Language, One Nation Under God"

 For those who understand, no explanation is needed.  

 For those who do not understand, no explanation is possible        

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Date: Mon, 3 Aug 2015 22:05:05 -0500
From: vva@vva2.talklist.com
To: vva@vva2.talklist.com; spoc67vva@gmail.com
Subject: VVA: : Honoring our fallen comrades

VVA Talklist ------------------

GEORGE E. BROWN, VVA CHAP. 67, DELAWARE COUNTY, PA.
Islamophobe
gande3@verizon.net

 FACEBOOK- GEORGE EDWARD BROWN

Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.

Benjamin Franklin

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From: Maureen Robinson
Date: Aug 3, 2015 12:07:15 PM
Subject: Fwd: Honoring our fallen comrades
To: George Edward Brown <gande3@verizon.net>

Sent from my iPad

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Date: August 2, 2015 8:51:50 PM 
Subject: FW: Honoring our fallen comrades

From: DONALD
Subject: Honoring our fallen comrades

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Don

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Fwd: Thursday Mission 6 August 2015

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Subject: Thursday Mission 6 August 2015
From: Joel Forman <akan01@centurylink.net>
Sent: Monday, August 3, 2015, 2:36 PM
To: Joel Forman <akan01@centurylink.net>
CC:

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From: pricklypare@aol.com [mailto:pricklypare@aol.com]
Sent: Monday, August 3, 2015 2:23 PM
Subject: Thursday Mission

Hi Everyone,

This Thursday, AUGUST 6th, the following interments are scheduled

for 8:40 AM at the Southern Nevada Veteran's Memorial Cemetery,

1900 Veteran's Memorial Drive, Boulder City, 89005. These interments are for

Nevada's fallen veterans who are without family, homeless, indigent or just forgotten by family

and friends and remain unclaimed.

This weeks' interments are:

Army Veterans Thomas Ortiz, Barry Bennett, and Daniel Zaverson

Navy Veterans Donald Ricken and John Glodselter

For anyone interested in riding over together, some of us meet for breakfast at the IHOP

(4860 Boulder Hwy) diagonally across the street from Sam's Town at around 6:50 AM.

It will be KSU at 7:45 AM.

Thank you,

Em for Bob Donaghy

FW: Free Back Packs / School Supplies

"God Bless America "

"One Flag, One Language, One Nation Under God"

 For those who understand, no explanation is needed.  

 For those who do not understand, no explanation is possible        

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From: richardandshirley@netzero.net
Date: Tue, 4 Aug 2015 12:21:06 +0000
To: rserge1@outlook.com
Subject: FW: Free Back Packs / School Supplies



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--Forwarded Message Attachment--
From: Andrew.Turcaz@mail.house.gov
To: Andrew.Turcaz@mail.house.gov
Subject: FW: Free Back Packs / School Supplies
Date: Mon, 3 Aug 2015 18:57:51 +0000

Hello,
I received this information this morning and wish to share it with you. Please distribute this information as you see fit and if you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me.
Respectfully,

Andrew Turcaz | Field Representative

Congressman Joe Heck, D.O.

Nevada's 3rd District

8872 South Eastern Avenue, Suite 220

Las Vegas, NV 89123

Office:   (702) 387-4941

Fax:        (702) 837-0728

Stay connected with Congressman Heck here:

		Free School Backpacks/Supplies                                    For Our Veteran Community We have purchased backpacks & school supplies for our veteran's families. We have a limited supply, so if you would like to apply for one or more, please do so as soon as possible. If you have applied with another organization, please do not apply with Thank A Vet. The school supplies we give out will not be everything your child will need, but a start. How To: 1. Go to our website: www.thankavet365.org 2. Go to the Help menu & click on 3. Fill out the application 4. Put in the grades that you need backpacks for 5. Submit application (We will call you & confirm) You will need to pickup the backpacks on Aug 15th-Saturday 9-11 AM Location: Maverick Station  10490 S Bermuda (& Cactus) East of Las Vegas Blvd.  Las Vegas, Nevada Required: Valid VA Card, or DD214 with Valid State ID If you would like to make a donation towards this cause please visit our website; Donation Page.  You can use the Paypal.  Thank You! www.thankavet365.org More information call Debi-702-327-5474 or Paula-702-788-2006

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FW: Spirit of 45 invite_3

"God Bless America "

"One Flag, One Language, One Nation Under God"

 For those who understand, no explanation is needed.  

 For those who do not understand, no explanation is possible        

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Date: Tue, 4 Aug 2015 08:45:45 -0400
From: stevedaugh@aol.com
To: nvpost76@gmail.com
Subject: Spirit of 45 invite_3

All, this event to honor our WWII heroes comes from the Nevada Department of Veterans Services. It's an opportunity to pay tribute to all of our  WWII veterans who helped thwart the tyranny of the Axis powers in Europe and Asia. 

Steve Daugherty

American Legion Post 76

Adjutant

  

Sent: 8/3/2015 2:11:54 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time
Subj: SPirit of 45 invite

 

PRESS RELEASE

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Chuck N. Baker,

Public Information Officer,

Nevada Department of Veterans Services

(702) 501-5327

August 3, 2015 – For Immediate Release

 

      World War II Veterans, Families, Invited To 70^th Anniversary Events

 

                The 70^th anniversary of the end of World War II will be celebrated simultaneously in Southern Nevada and Northern Nevada during the annual "Keep the Spirit of '45 Alive" campaign. Veterans of WWII who served in combat, or behind the lines, or Stateside during the war are invited to take part and be honored. Their families are also warmly encouraged to  attend. Additionally, U.S. veterans of all periods of service and their families are welcome to participate and honor those patriots who came before them.

 

SOUTHERN NEVADA :

Where : Veterans Cemetery,

1900 Veterans Memorial Drive

Boulder City , Nevada

When : August 16, 10 a.m.

Keynote Speaker:  Nevada Lt. Gov. Mark Hutchinson

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NORTHERN NEVADA :

Where : Veterans Cemetery,

14 Veterans Way

Fernley , Nevada

When : August 16, 10 a.m.

Keynote Speaker: Fernley, Nevada Mayor Roy Edgington, Jr.

                Veterans of WWII (or their widows) will each receive a distinctive pin at the ceremonies commemorating their service. The ceremonies are designed to honor all surviving and departed veterans who served honorably in WWII. At the end of the war in 1945, Americans all across the nation shouted, cried, rejoiced, exalted, prayed and sang the praises of the country's fighting forces who defended the nation by bravely combating enemy forces on several continents. Kat Miller, director of the Nevada Department of Veterans Services, said, "That patriotic spirit is rekindled each year during the 'Keep the Spirit of '45 Alive' campaign that serves to honor World War Two veterans. It also serves to keep patriotic  memories alive in the minds and hearts of the public." Her department is hosting the twin laudatory events at both ends of the state.

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Fwd: Tips for Filling Out the VA 21-8940 an other Veteran Issues

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Tips for Filling Out the VA 21-8940 an other Veteran Issues
From: Tina Sansouci <chelsa51@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, August 3, 2015, 3:14 PM
To: "JOHN L. SCADUTO" <1076VVAHNV@GMAIL.COM>
CC:

Veterans' Issues in the News -- July 2015

VA Individual Unemployability - Tips for Filling Out the VA 21-8940

The VA's application for Total Disability due to Individual Unemployability  (TDIU or just IU) is one of the hardest VA forms to fill out. The first page is the worst part. It seems like the VA is asking you for more information than you can squeeze into the tiny fields. How are you supposed to fit all your disabilities or all your medical treatment information into those small boxes? Luckily, there is an easier way to approach them.
Click http://www.hillandponton.com/veterans-law-blog/  for tips on how to fill out the form.

VA Grants Presumption of Agent Orange Exposure for Air Force Personnel

Between 1972 and 1982, approximately 1,500 to 2,100 U.S. Air Force and Air Force Reserve personnel worked and trained as flight, medical, and ground maintenance crew on ORH C-123 aircraft that had been used to spray herbicides in Vietnam as part of ORH (Operation Ranch Hand). Up until recently, the VA considered these service personnel ineligible for health care and disability compensation under the Agent Orange Act of 1991.

Following a recent 2015 report by the National Academy of Sciences Institute of Medicine on the level of contamination of Agent Orange on C-123 aircraft and its harmful effects to veteran's health, the VA finally amended its regulation, and issued an interim rule effective June 19, 2015, to include individuals who were in repeated contact with C-123 aircraft during the time prescribed.

Click http://www.hillandponton.com/va-grants-presumption-of-agent-orange-exposure-for-air-force-personnel/ for information on how to file a claim for service-connected benefits if you believe you are eligible for compensation benefits under this new rule.

VA Benefits and Proving Your Case: Three Things Every Veteran Should Know

 

The real crux of every VA case comes down to the evidence. In other words, what evidence is there to prove that the veteran has a current disability that is linked to his or her military service? Of course there are cases that are stronger than others, but again, the bottom line always comes down to the evidence, or lack thereof.

As my colleague discussed in her blog, the VA does have a duty to assist veterans in developing their claims. However, those of us who practice VA law know that unfortunately, the 'duty to assist' oftentimes turns out to be a fallacy.  As such, most veterans will end up needing to assist their own cases if they want to have any chance at being successful against the VA.

In this regard, I thought it would be helpful to put together a checklist of the top 3 things a veteran can do to help ensure that the record is as developed as possible when seeking an award of benefits.  Click http://www.hillandponton.com/va-benefits-and-proving-your-case-three-things-every-veteran-should-know/ for the complete article.

When All Else Fails - Appealing to the U.S. Court of Veteran's Appeals

When the Board of Veterans' Appeals issues a denial on a claim, all is not lost—the veteran may still appeal the decision to the Court of Appeals for Veterans' Claims (CAVC).

Click http://www.hillandponton.com/when-all-else-fails-appealing-to-the-u-s-court-of-veterans-appeals/  to learn more about the CAVC and the three types of CAVC decisions:  1. Remand, 2. Grant, and 3. Deny.

In Case You Missed It

Earlier this month, we presented a webinar called "Joe Violante:  20 Years
Representing Veterans on Capitol Hill."  Click  http://www.hillandponton.com/joe-violante-webinar-on-lessons-learned-after-20-years-representing-veterans/ to watch the recording of the webinar in which Mr. Violante discusses his career as the National Legislative Director for Disabled American Veterans, and shares his thoughts on the future of the VA.

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Sent for informational purposes to VVA Chapter 1076 members for any member who might be interested.

Tina Sansouci

Secretary

VVA Chapter 1076

702-294-0402 (Home)

702-635-2695 (Cell)