Senior Veterans Care Network - Blog Posts - May 2021

 Posted 05/27/2021

WWII and Korean War Navy veteran celebrates 100th birthday with family in north Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Reaching 100 years of age is a major feat for just about anyone, but it’s even more impressive... View More

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Posted 05/25/2021

Veteran John Kerins Finally Recognized For His Service In Vietnam War, Awarded 13 Medals

SAN BERNARDINO (CBSLA) –  More than 50 years after his service as an Airborne Ranger during the... View More

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Posted 05/21/2021

94-year-old Korean War veteran and former Army Ranger Ralph Puckett to receive Medal of Honor

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will award the Medal of Honor on Friday to Ralph Puckett Jr., a 94-year-old... View More

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Posted 05/20/2021

Long-lost Georgia Korean War veteran to be laid to rest in hometown

RINGGOLD, Ga. -  After seven decades of being missing in action, a long-lost Korean War veteran will finally... View More

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Posted 05/19/2021

World War II veteran turns 103

World War II veteran turns 103 ... View More

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Posted 05/18/2021

92-year-old Korean War veteran gets high school equivalency diploma

Seventy-six years after he enrolled in high school, a Milwaukee Korean War veteran received his high school equivalency... View More

Posted 05/14/2021

Blue Water Agent Orange Claims

Blue Water Navy - Nehmer  The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it will readjudicate claims for... View More

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Posted 05/13/2021

Family of Iowa veteran says they finally get closure 70 years later

GEORGE, Iowa  An Iowa soldier missing in action for 70 years will soon be laid to rest. Army Cpl. Eldert... View More

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Posted 05/12/2021

State legislators honor Ukiah World War II veteran on his 100th birthday

When he turned 100 on April 29, longtime Ukiah resident and veteran David H. Dorsey received a special honor from... View More

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Posted 05/11/2021

Korean War Veteran honored in drive-by celebration in Wynnefield

Gandhi Barksdale, a Korean War veteran, was honored in a drive-by celebration to celebrate his 90th birthday. ... View More

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Posted 05/07/2021

'This is my home': 98-year-old WWII, Korean and Vietnam veteran returns to Port Huron

Wrapped in a red coat, 98-year-old George McMartin stared out at Lake Huron's blue water at Lakeside Beach Thursday.... View More

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Posted 05/05/2021

Visalia World War II veteran celebrates 97th birthday with drive-thru parade

VISALIA, Calif. - Friends, family and law enforcement officials pulled out all the stops to celebrate one... View More

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Posted 05/04/2021

Vietnam War veteran on a mission to rescue 50,000 dogs

CINCINNATI — The dog has always been known as man’s best friend, and for Mike Monahan, that four-legged... View More

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Posted 05/03/2021

Brainerd World War II veteran's dog tag found in Northern Ireland nearly 80 years later

BRAINERD, Minn. — It’s been nearly three decades since Ernest Cleaveland died, and more than 75 years... View More

Blue Water - Agent Orange Exposure - VA Claims

 

Blue Water Agent Orange Claims

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Blue Water Navy - Nehmer 

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it will readjudicate claims for Veterans who served in the offshore waters of the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam War.

This review is part of the Veterans Benefits Administration’s implementation of the November 5, 2020, U.S. District Court of the Northern District of California decision to readjudicate previously denied claims as applied in Nehmer vs. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Veterans who were previously denied service connection for an herbicide related presumptive condition due to lack of in-country Vietnam service will automatically have their claims readjudicated.

Readjudication means VA will review the evidence of record and provide replacement decisions in the cases of Veterans who were previously denied service connection for one or more herbicide related conditions on the basis that military service was not performed on the landmass of the Republic of Vietnam or on its inland waterways. This review will also apply to eligible survivors of deceased Vietnam era Veterans.VA is dedicated to ensuring all Veterans receive the benefits they have earned.

VA ensures that we have the proper resources in place to meet the needs of the Veteran community. Eligible survivors of deceased Veterans may also benefit from the policy and may be eligible for benefits based on the Veterans’ service.

Veterans who have a condition caused by herbicide exposure during military service can learn more about filing an Agent Orange exposure claim by calling 985-231-0470 to speak with a VA Accredited Agent or visiting Senior Veterans Care VA Agents.

Senior veterans Care Network - Blog Post - April 2021

 

World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday

DAYTON, Ohio -- A World War II Veteran celebrated his 100th birthday on Thursday, April 22. Harold Bradds of Jamestown... View More

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Posted 04/28/2021

Cayuga MS honors Korean War veteran in ‘wonderful tribute’

Airman First Class Franklin Henry Hall never considered himself a hero, but Cayuga Middle School’s student council... View More

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Posted 04/27/2021

Celebrating the 'greatest generation': Re-enactment marks 100th birthday of WWII veteran

XENIA, Ohio — Three vintage World War II transport aircraft sputtered to life on the tarmac of a small airfield... View More

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Posted 04/23/2021

His last patrol: Group honors veteran making 'final memories' in hospice care

Frank Glenn is on his “last patrol.” The 94-year-old Navy veteran is in hospice care. Members of Veteran’s... View More

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Posted 04/21/2021

WWII and Korean War Veteran escorted from Florida to be laid to rest in his Old Kentucky Home

RICHMOND, Ky.  -Sunday morning a Kentucky veteran who died in Florida was escorted back to his home state of... View More

Posted 04/20/2021

'Lucky to be alive': 2 World War II veterans recall harrowing days over skies of Europe

:  LAKELAND – Of the 16 million Americans who served in World War II, an estimated 100,000... View More

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Posted 04/19/2021

Family, Friends Celebrate World War II Veteran's Birthday In Burlington County

Eddie Hill celebrated his 100th birthday in Edgewater Park. Family, Friends Celebrate World War II Veteran's... View More

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Posted 04/15/2021

Decorated 100-year-old Farmington WWII, Korean War vet still getting honors from the military

FARMINGTON — A 100-year-old veteran of World War II and the Korean War who earned a Meritorious Service Medal,... View More

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Posted 04/14/2021

Oklahoma World War II and Korean War Veteran receives Thunderbird Medal

Family, friends and fellow Oklahoma Army National Guardsmen gathered for an awards ceremony celebrating a World War... View More

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Posted 04/12/2021

11 World War II veterans open up for conversations

COLORADO SPRINGS — 11 World War II heroes took time out of their day Saturday to share their stories to anyone... View More

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Posted 04/07/2021

WWII Veteran celebrates his 102nd birthday in style

EL DORADO, Ark.  — Mr. Arthur Winright celebrated 102 years of living on April 5 and he did so in... View More

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Posted 04/06/2021

Dearborn WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday with drive-by salute

World War II veteran and Dearborn resident Chris Kurbel received a special visit for his milestone 100th birthday.... View More

Oklahoma World War II and Korean War Veteran receives Thunderbird Medal

Oklahoma World War II and Korean War Veteran receives Thunderbird Medal