McMinn County Veterans Affairs

12/16/2014

VA to Pilot IBM Computer Technology to Assist Physicians in Caring for Patients
Two-Year Pilot Program Places Emphasis on Evidence-based Clinical Decisions

http://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/includes/viewPDF.cfm?id=2667

08/26/2014

The Tennessee Smokies and EETN have joined forces to provide FREE tickets to a total of twenty-five (25) military veterans over the entire 2014 regular season. Hero nominations will be accepted on a rolling basis and the winning selections contacted personally by the Smokies front office. Each hero will receive complimentary admission to the unique Smokies home game of his/her choice, including tickets for up to seven (7) of their guests. He/she will also be publicly recognized during the featured game and receive a round of applause for his/her military service. Nominate YOUR hero today!

http://www.milb.com/tickets/form.jsp?formid=military&formcode=form&sid=t553§ion=team1

The Tennessee Smokies and EETN have joined forces to provide FREE tickets to a total of twenty-five (25) military veterans over the entire 2014 regular season. Hero nominations will be accepted on a rolling basis and the winning selections contacted personally by the Smokies front office. Each hero…

08/26/2014

http://news.tn.gov/node/12851

Shelbyville Soldier Missing for Nearly 70 Years will be Laid to Rest Thursday, August 21, 2014 | 09:07 am PFC Cecil Harris went missing January 2, 1945NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Many-Bears Grinder recognize the service and sacrifice of Priv…

07/24/2014

Come and support American Legion Post #68 by enjoying an end-less plate of fish and all the fixings. Friday, July 25, 2014.

04/30/2014

Memorial Day Celebration 2014.
We look forward to seeing you there!

02/17/2014

U.S. Military Veterans will be provided Priority of Service in all TN Career Centers from all partners and programs funded by the U.S Department of Labor.

http://www.tn.gov/labor-wfd/veterans.shtml

Official Web Site of the State of Tennessee - Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

02/17/2014

Obama Signs Bill Restoring Retiree Benefits

http://www.military.com/daily-news/2014/02/17/obama-signs-bill-restoring-retiree-benefits.html?ESRC=eb.nl

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. -- President Barack Obama on Saturday signed separate measures into law to lift the federal debt limit and restore benefits that had been cut for younger military retirees. Obama signed the bills during a weekend golf vacation in Southern California. The debt limit measure...

02/17/2014

Tax Help for Military Members and Veterans

http://taxhelp.org/resources/military/

Find Tax Help for Military Members. Learn More About Tax Laws, Necessary Forms, and Exemptions With Our Comprehensive Military Tax Guide.

01/31/2014

Veteran's Expo
Community Resources for Veterans

WHEN: Saturday, February 1, 2014 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
WHERE: McMinn Co. Living Heritage Museum

Join us for a Town Hall Meeting to explore the many resources our community has available for Veterans. Job training opportunities, skills assessments, job locators, counseling services and home loans.

Free BBQ lunch provided.
For more information and to RSVP, please call the Museum (423) 745-0329 or the McMinn County Veterans Affairs Office (423) 744-1605.

12/18/2013

Do you have a diagnosis of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)?

VA is expanding benefits for TBI. Five illnesses have been added to service-related TBI.

Click the link below to view the Press Release regarding this new update.

http://va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=2506

Provides a list and brief description of news releases issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Most news releases are also available as Word files to download.

12/04/2013

Veterans, their families and survivors receiving disability compensation and pension benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs will receive a 1.5 percent cost-of-living increase in their monthly payments beginning Jan. 1, 2014.

http://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=2503

New Rates for Compensation and Pension Benefits in 2014 WASHINGTON ?

12/04/2013

On November 24, 60 Minutes aired The War Within, a window into Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder therapies. Visit the link below to view the video of this episode.

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-war-within-treating-ptsd/

60 Minutes gets a rare look inside new therapy sessions that are changing the lives of vets who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder