Senior Veterans Care Network Blog Posts - May 2022

 

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Posted 05/26/2022

Korean War veteran celebrates 90th birthday

Lowell Watts was all smiles for his 90th birthday on May 23. The Korean War veteran was treated to a surprise after... View More

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Posted 05/24/2022

Rincon World War II veteran celebrates his 100th birthday

RINCON, Ga A Rincon World War II veteran celebrated his 100 th birthday Saturday alongside family and friends.... View More

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Posted 05/23/2022

He's our hero': says daughter of Korean War veteran honored in Boca Raton Friday

BOCA RATON, Fla. — A 92-year-old Boca Raton man who served in the Korean War was recognized Friday afternoon... View More

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Posted 05/20/2022

Somerset World War ll Veteran celebrates 100th Birthday

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa – A World War II veteran celebrated his 100th birthday surrounded by his immediate family,... View More

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Posted 05/19/2022

Korean war veteran returning home

TWIN FALLS, Idaho — A Korean war veteran will laid to rest next to his mother and his brother in Twin Falls... View More

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Posted 05/18/2022

94-year-old Fairfax County merchant marine WWII veteran receives Congressional Gold Medal

FAIRFAX, Va. - —  On Wednesday, for the first time, Congressional leaders are presenting the Congressional... View More

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Posted 05/17/2022

'War is hell': 98-year-old WWII veteran decorated with medals nearly eight decades after returning home

SAN ANTONIO — Pvt. 1st Class Reid Clanton returned to Fort Sam Houston after surviving the battlefields of... View More

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Posted 05/16/2022

World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday

ADAMS, Neb.  - On Sunday the community of Adams came together to celebrate a milestone birthday for World War... View More

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Posted 05/12/2022

World War II veteran from Ridgefield celebrates 103rd birthday

Ridgefield American Legion Post 44 member William “Lucky” Mullins celebrated his 103rd birthday on May... View More

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Posted 05/11/2022

NJ war veteran serenaded by neighbors for 100th birthday

An American hero living in Camden County has reached a century of life. According to NBC 10 Philadelphia, Bill Stevenson... View More

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Posted 05/10/2022

Korean War veteran searching for love he lost 70 years ago in Japan

OMAHA, Neb.  – It’s a question we all ask at least once in our lifetime – what if you made... View More

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Posted 05/05/2022

Polk County WWII, Korea, Vietnam veterans visit war memorials in Washington DC

LAKELAND, Fla. -  More than 80 Lakeland area veterans touched down in the nation's capital to spend... View More

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Posted 05/04/2022

At 89 and 90 years old, two veterans celebrate 30 years of monthly breakfasts at same restaurant with same server

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn.  — In the middle of the breakfast rush at one restaurant, there's a trio that shares... View More

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Posted 05/03/2022

Military veteran receives new rank at 101-years-old

PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. - At 101 years old, a Pass Christian military veteran has been promoted. Chief Warrant Officer... View More

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Posted 05/02/2022

World War II veteran Jim ‘Pee Wee’ Martin celebrates 101st birthday

People took the sky and parachuted out of historic C-47s to honor World War II veteran Jim “Pee Wee”... View More

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VA Benefits - Pension Poaching

 

Have you received a suspicious call from an organization claiming to represent or have affiliation with the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA)? Did the caller guarantee a lucrative payout for your disability compensation or pension claim for a “small fee”?   If so, you may be a target of a scammer. Recently, VA has seen an increase of fraudsters and non-accredited representatives who are targeting the pension benefits of elderly Veterans and their dependents and survivors.   VA is committed to defeating fraudsters, who target elderly Veterans, by educating them, their families, and all partners about the types of fraudulent tactics being used against them, including Pension Poaching.   Pension Poaching is the financial exploitation by an advisor who profits by artificially qualifying a claimant for VA pension benefits. The scheme often involves financial maneuvers such as advising claimants to hide their assets in trusts or annuity products sometimes resulting in lost investments and lucrative fees paid to the advisor. Pension Poaching is rapidly evolving as a preferred method used by criminals to defraud elderly Veterans, survivors, and their families who are eligible for VA benefits.   To avoid being a victim to these tactics, here are some helpful tips to remember when protecting yourself from fraud:  Be suspicious if someone offers to shift your assets around to qualify for VA pension. You may be required to repay benefits to the government. NEVER share eBenefits, VA.GOV, or other VA login credentials with anyone. DO NOT deposit VA benefits directly into a third-party bank account unless the person is court appointed or a VA accredited fiduciary. Remember, VA does not charge for processing a claim or request a processing fee. Use VA accredited organizations or an Accredited Agent to help file your claim. VA does not threaten or take adverse actions such as jail or lawsuits on claimants. If in doubt, call VA directly at 1-800-827-1000.   To report suspected activity, please contact the VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) by calling 1-800-488-8244. You may also file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission by visiting www.consumercomplaints.fcc.gov.   Protecting Veterans’ benefits against fraudulent activity is one of the best things everyone can do to honor them, their service and sacrifice.

Senior Veterans Care Network Blog Posts - April 2022

 Posted 04/28/2022

Remains of Korean War veteran finally come home after being MIA for 71 years

A Korean War  veteran who went missing in action 71 years ago is finally coming back home to his final resting... View More

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Posted 04/11/2022

Korean War veteran, 91, receives high school diploma from Columbus schools

COLUMBUS, Ohio  – Local Army veteran Kenneth Kirk is part of an elite group of survivors of the Korean... View More

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Posted 04/07/2022

'Hip, hip, huzzah!' World War II veteran from Warwick gets early birthday surprise

WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) —  A World War II veteran got quite the birthday surprise Wednesday, as a local militia... View More

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Posted 04/06/2022

Oldest living veteran of Battle of the Bulge J. David Bailey celebrates 100th birthday

ALEXANDRIA, Va.  —  The oldest living veteran of World War II's Battle of the Bulge celebrated... View More

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Posted 04/05/2022

Dallas WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday

Full article:  Dallas WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday ... View More

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Posted 04/04/2022

World War II veteran from Hempfield honored for his service as he turns 100

Joseph Folino, a World War II veteran who fought in the Battle of the Bulge, never expected the community to rally... View More

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Posted 04/01/2022

Ohio veteran killed during World War II identified

TIFFIN, Ohio — A veteran killed during World War II from Ohio has been accounted for. William Groh, from Tiffin,... View More

Senior Veterans Care Network Blog Posts - April 2022

 

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Posted 03/31/2022

People gather to remember Vietnam War veteran; services held for Phoenix man who passed away without family

PHOENIX -  A Phoenix area Vietnam War veteran was laid to rest of March 30. 83-year-old Norman Coulter,... View More

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Posted 03/30/2022

World War II veteran Gerald Wraa celebrates 100th birthday

BEMIDJI — World War II veteran Gerald H. Wraa celebrated his 100th birthday this month. He has lost his eyesight... View More

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Posted 03/23/2022

World War II Vet receives war medals almost 77 years later

MOBILE, Ala.— A World War II veteran finally received his medals from the Second World War almost 77... View More

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Posted 03/22/2022

89-year-old Korean War vet gets new flagpole after old one stolen from front yard

An 89-year-old Korean War veteran who lives in Center Hill was dressed in full military uniform Saturday afternoon... View More

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Posted 03/17/2022

Diamondhead honors 101-year-old World War II veteran, Purple Heart recipient

DIAMONDHEAD, Miss.  - A true American Hero was celebrated in Diamondhead Tuesday. The Diamondhead City Council... View More

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Posted 03/16/2022

Meet Melva Simon, the 105-year-old World War II veteran from Mt. Pleasant

Melva Simon never sat still. The Mt. Pleasant native served as a Navy secretary during World War II, co-ran an orchard,... View More

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Posted 03/15/2022

World War II veteran reflects on 100 years

SOUTH WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. -- Dick Schermerhorn said he is feeling pretty good at 100 years old. The World War II... View More

Posted 03/12/2022

How Veterans Can Get Help with Starting a Business

How Veterans Can Get Help with Starting a Business There are around 2.5 million veteran majority-owned companies... View More

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Posted 03/11/2022

Iowa World War II veteran turns 100

BLAIRSTOWN — For a baby presumed to die shortly after birth, Harold Alcott has lived a long time. “I... View More

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Posted 03/08/2022

Coast Guard veteran, 100, to be among women honored at Players Championship military appreciation day

It was the darkest hours of World War II, and U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Anita Morris had a top-secret... View More

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Posted 03/03/2022

WWII vet from Bucks County dies hours after parade celebrating 102nd birthday

Death came for others time and again. Mortar shells brushed passed him and tore other soldiers in half.  At... View More