On July 10, 2019, Senator Johnny Isakson (GA), Chairman of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, introduced S. 2072-the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2019. This bill, if enacted, would authorize a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for veterans in receipt of compensation and pension, and for survivors of veterans who died from service-incurred disabilities and are […]
Important Update for Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans
A few weeks ago, we alerted you about enactment of the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veteran Act (P.L. 116-23), which makes veterans who served in the waters offshore of Vietnam eligible to receive VA health care and benefits for conditions presumed associated with Agent Orange exposure. Unfortunately, a week later, the Department of Veterans Affairs […]
1392, the Support for Suicide Prevention Coordinators Act
Suicide prevention coordinators (SPCs) play a pivotal role in helping connect veterans at risk of suicide to services and supports within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). They connect veterans identified as most at risk of suicide, using the VETS-REACH program, to services and supports and reach out to veterans who are referred through VA’s […]
Governor Hogan on Supreme Court Peace Cross Ruling
Governor Larry Hogan today released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s 7-2 ruling to allow the Bladensburg Peace Cross to stand on public land: “This is a great victory after we fought tirelessly to keep the Peace Cross standing in recognition of the valor, endurance, courage, and devotion of our World War I veterans. […]
Local Veterans Receive Quilts of Valor
Quilts of Valor – Faith & Freedom Quilts of Valor is a national foundation that began in 2003 as a dream of founder Catherine Roberts, whose son Nat was deployed in Iraq. Her dream became the mission – “to cover service members and veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor.” There […]
HR 96 Would Phase-In All VA Veterans for Dental Care
Chairwoman Julia Brownley of the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health introduced H.R. 96, legislation that would phase in eligibility for all veterans enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for health care to receive dental care as a part of their medical benefits package. The bill would require the VA Secretary to furnish […]
Armed Forces Weekend at Sotterley Plantation
May 17th, 18th & 19th As a special and sincere “Thank You” for your service, we invite all active duty, and retired military to experience a complimentary tour of our 1703 Manor House and free admission to enjoy our beautiful grounds. We honor those who have served this great Nation! TOUR SCHEDULES: Friday, May 17th […]
DAV Supports HR 553 Military Spouse Equity Act
On January 15, 2019, Congressman Joe Wilson introduced H.R. 553, the Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act. This bill would eliminate an unfair offset placed on many surviving spouses of service members who pass away during active duty or spouses of retirees who die of a service-connected disability. Currently, purchased Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuities are […]
Supreme Courts Decision on Peace Cross Likely in June
A final decision on the fate of a cross-shaped World War I memorial veterans in Maryland won’t be made until the summer, but the Supreme Court appears to be in favor of keeping it in place–on public land–which opponents say is a violation of separation of Church and State. The high court on Wednesday heard […]
Hogan Proclaims 2019 as the Year of the Veteran in Maryland
Administration to Introduce Legislation to Exempt 100% of Military Retirement Income from State Tax Joined yesterday by more than 100 veterans, Governor Larry Hogan proclaimed 2019 as the Year of the Veteran in Maryland. This yearlong observance raises awareness of the brave service and sacrifice our United States veterans and families have made for Maryland […]
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