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Chicago Suntime Wounded Warriors Series
This is part of the article that featured many Chapter 17 members and started a nation wide investigation as to the disparity of VA compensation. 
 
Chicago Wounded Warriors Series
The starting article that began a dark day for all veterans. 
 
Video Discussion of the Chicago VA with Chicago Suntimes reporter C. Reed
Intresting conversations about the possible reasons why the Chicago VA and other offices have underated veterans. 
 
Knight Ridder Veterans Representation Varies
The investigation, which occurred before the Chicago Sun Times Wounded Warrior series, highlighted the lack of quality representation provided by the Veterans Service Organizations and their representatives. 
 
BBB seal
The DAV is the only national veterans organization that meets the BBB standard for accountability.  As of January 20, 2009, the DAV is the only one that still stands out. 
 
Overhaul of VA System for Evaluating and Rating Veterans' Disabilities
A must read regarding the future of VA compensation benefits. 
 
VA Employee, 13 Others Charged In Fraud Scheme
The sad side of the system. 
 
Homeless vets wait years for aid
Homeless and living in Chicago. 
 
60 Minutes Veterans' Benefit Frustrations
The series highlights several problems with the current Veterans Benefits Administration.  As indicated in the series more money, more staff does not seem to be effectively decreasing the backlog.  This has been a key theme that we have reported to the members of DAV 17. 
 
Veterans' benefits entangled in red tape

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