Veterans Benefits for Dummies Radio

Jimmy opens with a story about WASP's in World War II, and we discuss extra Social Security credit for Veterans, the Federal and State income tax relationship to VA monetary benefits and provide an update on The Agent Orange Equity Act of 2009.
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Jimmy opens with a story about our Women Warriors in combat zones performing stellar duties as a part of "Female Engagement Teams" in Iraq and Afghanistan, and we report on the VFW testimony before the Joint House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committees this week and issue a warning about the recently formed "Deficit Reduction Commission"

Scott reports on the VA's efforts to "fast track" expected new herbicide related claims processing and a recent notice published by the VA in the Federal Register concerning disabilities NOT related to depleted uranium ammunition.

We discuss a non-profit organization recently fined in Federal Court for fraud, and Scott reports on opportunity for those medically discharged from the Service to have their cases reviewed by the Physical Disability Board of Review.