 | | | The Disabled American Veterans Local Veterans Assistance Program (LVAP) is designed to facilitate and recognize creative volunteerism to support veterans and the DAV’s mission.
From DAV member support of chapters and departments to direct assistance to veterans, widows or families, the program is a flexible way for everyone to honor the service and sacrifices of our nation’s veterans.
Direct Assistance:
Through the program, any volunteer ac¬tivity that contributes to our mission of building better lives for disabled veterans and their families is recognized. Volunteers might perform yard work, help someone run errands, set up a computer system, clean out the gutters, shovel snow from a side¬walk, assist with cooking or cleaning, paint or perform home repairs — any task that might brighten a veteran’s life.
Individuals with special skills or qualifications can earn recognition for using their unique training and professional abilities in ways that benefit veterans.
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| | | Looking for assistance with job searching, educational programs, resume writing, &/or any other questions please feel free to contact your local IDOL Vet Rep. |
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| | | Offering the computer and technology training you need for life – absolutely free!
Whether you’re new to the computer, returning for review, or want to use technology to enhance your skills, GCFLearnFree.org has something for you.
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| | | The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR), in conjunction with the Idaho State Legislature, has a 3 – year Expanded Veterans Discount Pilot Program in an effort to sample the use of fee discounts within Idaho State Parks by a larger audience of Idaho Veterans. The pilot program provides a waiver of park entrance and basic campsite fees to participating Idaho residents who are disabled veteran’s and whose service-related disabilities are rated at fifty (50) to ninety (90) percent permanent and total disability. An annual lottery is used to select 300 individuals to participate in the pilot each year. The 2010 program will be effective January 1 through December 31, 2010, based on a Lottery to be held in late fall, 2009. All qualifying veterans who are interested in participating in the 2010 Pilot Program are invited to submit their applications before October 2, 2009. Apply Now! For more information, view the flier which includes an application form and instructions. http://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/assets/content/docs/2010VetsLottery4.pdf Or call Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation at (208) 334-4199. |
| | | They are dedicated to serving Idaho's veterans and their families by providing superior advocacy, excellent assistance with benefits and education, high quality long-term care, and respectful interment services in a dignified final resting place. |
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| | | Agent Orange: Diseases Associated with Agent Orange Exposure
VA has recognized certain cancers and other health problems as associated with exposure to Agent Orange and other herbicides or as associated with military service: |
| | | Medically Unexplained Clusters of Symptoms
For Gulf War Veterans, VA has recognized certain unexplained clusters of symptoms existing for six months or more as associated military service in the Gulf. The illnesses must have appeared during active duty in the Southwest Asia Theater of Operations or by December 31, 2011, and be at least 10 percent disabling.
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| | | Presumptive Diseases Associated with Ionizing Radiation Exposure
VA has recognized, or presumed, certain cancers and health problems as associated with ionizing radiation exposure during military service. These are called "presumptive diseases."
If an Atomic Veteran or a Veteran who participated in another radiation-risk activity develops one of the diseases shown below, VA presumes the disease is related to ionizing radiation exposure in service and will provide appropriate disability compensation:
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| | | This is the 4th of July Celebration in Caldwell, Idaho honoring the military, and particularly Cpl. Carrie French. |
| | | Washington, DC—Yesterday, Rep. Tim Bishop (NY-1) and lead cosponsor Rep. Carol Shea-Porter (NH-1) introduced the Military Personnel Toxic Exposure Registry Act. This bill builds on successful legislative efforts over the last year to prohibit the disposal of toxic waste in open air burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan and to ensure that the thousands of troops exposed to these dangerous burn pits receive proper medical care.
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