Senior Veterans Care Network Blog Posts - June 2022

 Posted 06/24/2022

'God, please, just let me live until I’m 30': At 100, World War II veteran from Bucks County recalls horrors of war

George Krikorian has something to say. His expression confirms it before he utters a word. He leans forward in his... View More

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Posted 06/23/2022

Korean War Marine veterans enjoy reunion almost 70 years in the making

Finally, Thomas Fagan was in for a surprise visit from one of his best friends, Donald Goeppner. The two met while... View More

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Posted 06/21/2022

‘It’s just so unbelievable:’ World War II veteran surprised with parade on his 99th birthday

WILMINGTON, N.C. – In his 99 years of age, Joe Hayes says he’s never seen anything like the surprise parade... View More

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Posted 06/17/2022

Tyler man, World War II veteran celebrates 100 years

A Briarcliff Health Center resident and World War II veteran celebrated his 100th birthday Saturday. Stanley Thibodeaux... View More

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Posted 06/14/2022

Louisiana veteran saved stars from US flag while imprisoned during World War II

Many people ignore Flag Day, but that never was the case for J.S. and Alyne Gray — and not just because it... View More

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Posted 06/10/2022

Longview World War II veteran receives congressional medal in Washington D.C.

Traveling to Washington, D.C ,at the age of 98 was certainly not a problem for former Merchant Marine James Lindsey.... View More

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Posted 06/08/2022

Vietnam War veteran receives HS diploma 55 years later

CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. – Commander Richard Hunt’s story starts in Downtown Inverness. Looking out at the... View More

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Posted 06/07/2022

70-year journey to find lost love ends with reunion for Iowa Korean War veteran

ESCANABA, Mich. — The heartache of a Korean War veteran from Woodbine, Iowa, searching on Facebook for his... View More

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Posted 06/02/2022

"They certainly will not be forgotten": Man makes it his mission to interview World War II veterans and share their stories

In high school, Rishi Sharma made it his mission to meet as many World War II combat veterans as possible. He told... View More

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Posted 06/01/2022

A Guide to Active Duty Storage

A Guide to Active Duty Storage Article from  Storageunits.com The differences between the lives of... View More

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.