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Congress is considering whether to override a VA policy that says veterans who need financial fiduciaries may be reported to the FBI’s background check system.
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A long-term study out of Northwell Health hopes to shed light on an array of vague symptoms that can affect veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Six Connecticut military veterans whose cremated remains have never been claimed — one for almost 50 years — were honored earlier this month with a full military funeral.
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Ahead of Veterans Day, U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of NY urged veterans to get their applications in — and to reapply if they were denied in the past. She says as many as 3 million might be missing out on VA benefits through the PACT Act.
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Every year, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe honors Native and non-Native Americans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The annual powwow held in Connecticut sees nearly 1,000 attendees each year.
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As part of a nationwide effort called Wreaths Across America, the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs is asking for help from the state’s residents to ensure every fallen veteran has a wreath on their headstone.
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The relief program, which hasn't been overhauled since shortly after the Civil War, could save qualifying veterans $2,000 on property taxes.
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About a quarter million troops and veterans have signed on as plaintiffs in litigation claiming the "Combat Arms" earplugs — manufactured by a 3M subsidiary — damaged their hearing.
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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has set up a dedicated team to investigate racial disparities in its benefits decisions — due in part to a veteran from Connecticut who sued the VA for discrimination.
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The annual event brings military families and supporters together for food, a comedy show and holistic therapies like kayaking, massages and art therapy.