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        <description>Welcome to Veteransprograms.com! A message forum for Vets to help each other find assistance &amp; programs.</description>
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            <guid>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?8,367,367#msg-367</guid>
            <title>Veterans ID help (1 reply)</title>
            <link>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?8,367,367#msg-367</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ A newspaper clipping pointed me to this website to obtain a $20 veterans ID with DD214 paperwork? But I don't see anything but these message boards?  Could someone advise me?<br />
Thanks. Penny]]></description>
            <dc:creator>copperpennyaz</dc:creator>
            <category>Private Programs</category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:34:53 -0500</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?7,366,366#msg-366</guid>
            <title>va benefits and disability with other than honorable discharge (no replies)</title>
            <link>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?7,366,366#msg-366</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ Before I came into the Navy in 1991 I was 1 of four children who suffered child abuse by my father who also battered my mother. My oldest brother received it worse because he was not my fathers son. When I graduated high school I rant into the Navy traumatized as a getaway or escape from home. While in bootcamp my oldest brother was beaten up by my father and later committed suicide. I was discharged with a other than honorable discharge, not completing boot camp leiu of courtmartial. 20 years later I was diagnosed with panic and post traumatic strees and major depression. I was traumitized psychologically before the service, and joining the service made it worse. It was my worst point in history and I still have nightmare of that point in time. Do I have any benefits under this discharge, can it be  upgraded so I can receive any disability assistance?]]></description>
            <dc:creator>lostsailor</dc:creator>
            <category>Help needed</category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:53:15 -0500</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?7,365,365#msg-365</guid>
            <title>NEED PHOTO ID CARD (no replies)</title>
            <link>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?7,365,365#msg-365</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ LOOKING TO GET A PHOTO ID CARD , ANY INFO WOULD BE GREAT.]]></description>
            <dc:creator>RICHARDY</dc:creator>
            <category>Help needed</category>
            <pubDate>Sat, 02 Feb 2013 11:51:44 -0500</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?1,349,349#msg-349</guid>
            <title>Message approval (no replies)</title>
            <link>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?1,349,349#msg-349</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ We have had to resort to manually approving messages, as the spammers try to fill the boards with their crap. We try to check for valid posts daily, so please be patient.]]></description>
            <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
            <category>Announcements</category>
            <pubDate>Sun, 11 Nov 2012 10:02:46 -0500</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?8,312,312#msg-312</guid>
            <title>Medical Grants for Veterans (no replies)</title>
            <link>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?8,312,312#msg-312</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ Honored Veteran:<br />
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BFW Charities is a non-profit organization which operates through three dynamic programs: Furnishing Achievements, Complementary Medical Research and Education, and the Samaritan Group.  Each year the Charity helps hundreds of families and individuals in need.  <br />
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A major initiative of the charity is the Veteran Pain Program, which provides free medical grants to veterans who qualify; helping them return to their daily lives. Funded completely by BFW Charities this program is of no financial obligation to you, the veteran. <br />
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Here at BFW Charities we are different from any other veteran program in this area. By teaming up with The Ultimate Wellness Center, we are able to work with state of the art technology to help people get relief from their pain in a timely manner.<br />
For more information and to find out if you qualify for a free medical grant, please contact Chris Barber at 612.290.3300 and tell him Tiffany sent you. Also, feel free to visit our website at <a href="http://www.bfweducate.com" target="_blank"  rel="nofollow">bfweducate.com</a> to see video testimonials of veterans we’ve been able to help through this program.]]></description>
            <dc:creator>metuwc</dc:creator>
            <category>Private Programs</category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2012 12:30:05 -0400</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?7,311,311#msg-311</guid>
            <title>Current AO claims (no replies)</title>
            <link>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?7,311,311#msg-311</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ My father in law was denied benefits stating he is blue water, even though he has many symptoms associated with AO. The VA states he needs to reapply using Ship deck logs which we can't find anyway or where to look for them, does anyone know where to find these? He was on the USS Camden AOE 2 from 1972-1974. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you again please anything would help]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Rachel</dc:creator>
            <category>Help needed</category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2012 20:26:12 -0400</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?3,307,307#msg-307</guid>
            <title>Automobile help (1 reply)</title>
            <link>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?3,307,307#msg-307</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ Does anyone know of any programs that will help a vet get a car?  Mine blew up and I am not able to work as I have no car, so I need help getting one.]]></description>
            <dc:creator>jerrylaceyjr</dc:creator>
            <category>General Discussion</category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 23:10:20 -0400</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?8,306,306#msg-306</guid>
            <title>Discounts for past and present Veterans (no replies)</title>
            <link>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?8,306,306#msg-306</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ <a href="http://www.supportingourservicemen.com" target="_blank"  rel="nofollow">www.supportingourservicemen.com</a> (SOS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping and thanking the past and present servicemembers of our armed forces. We are focused on encouraging everyone with a product or service to give a discount to our past and present military. Veterans please visit the site for local resources/help or for local discounts on dining, health, financial, legal and other categories. If you are a company with a product or service please consider joining our national intiative to give our Veterans the thanks they deserve.]]></description>
            <dc:creator>montecook3</dc:creator>
            <category>Private Programs</category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 11:21:51 -0400</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?3,278,278#msg-278</guid>
            <title>December 7, 2011 - 70 years (no replies)</title>
            <link>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?3,278,278#msg-278</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ Survivors of Pearl Harbor Attack to be Laid to Rest at Ships:<br />
[<a href="http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/12/07/pearl-harbor-survivors-return-to-ships-after-death/" target="_blank"  rel="nofollow">www.foxnews.com</a>]<br />
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Pearl Harbor attack, 70 years ago, still fresh in the memories of old sailors<br />
[<a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/bay-area-news/ci_19483242" target="_blank"  rel="nofollow">www.mercurynews.com</a>]<br />
<br />
Pearl Harbor attacks remembered 70 years later:<br />
[<a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57338351/pearl-harbor-attacks-remembered-70-years-later/" target="_blank"  rel="nofollow">www.cbsnews.com</a>]]]></description>
            <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
            <category>General Discussion</category>
            <pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:25:33 -0500</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?3,236,236#msg-236</guid>
            <title>Aid &amp; Attendance Benefits (no replies)</title>
            <link>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?3,236,236#msg-236</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ Many veterans and surviving spouses are unaware that they could be eligible to receive a significant monthly income through the Veterans Administration Aid &amp; Attendance pension benefit.<br />
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<a href="http://holidaytouch.com/Veterans/aid-attendance-benefits.aspx" target="_blank"  rel="nofollow">More info here</a>]]></description>
            <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
            <category>General Discussion</category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 22:39:52 -0400</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?3,235,235#msg-235</guid>
            <title>Little-known Benefits Program Helps Homeless Veteran Thrive (no replies)</title>
            <link>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?3,235,235#msg-235</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ Thousands of veterans, and surviving spouses of veterans, are unaware that they may be eligible to receive a substantial monthly benefit – as much as $1,949 tax free – through the little-known Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Aid and Attendance program.<br />
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<a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8643908.htm" target="_blank"  rel="nofollow">Full article</a>]]></description>
            <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
            <category>General Discussion</category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 22:37:52 -0400</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?8,226,226#msg-226</guid>
            <title>Segways for Vets? Looks like a great program. (no replies)</title>
            <link>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?8,226,226#msg-226</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ Saw this group on television tonight, looks great. They help disabled Vets get Segways (those 2 wheeled things that balance themselves).<br />
<br />
Here's their site: <a href="http://www.draft.org/" target="_blank"  rel="nofollow">segsforvets</a>]]></description>
            <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
            <category>Private Programs</category>
            <pubDate>Sat, 19 Mar 2011 23:28:54 -0400</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?3,184,184#msg-184</guid>
            <title>Expanded coverage for agent orange exposure in Korea (no replies)</title>
            <link>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?3,184,184#msg-184</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ From the VA:<br />
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<blockquote class="bbcode"><div><small>Quote<br/></small><strong></strong><br/>
In practical terms, eligible Veterans who have specific illnesses VA presumes to be associated with herbicide exposure do not have to prove an association between their illness and their military service.  This “presumption” simplifies and speeds up the application process for benefits and ensures that Veterans receive the benefits they deserve.</div></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="bbcode"><div><small>Quote<br/></small><strong></strong><br/>
VA encourages Veterans with covered service in Korea who have medical conditions that may be related to Agent Orange to submit their applications for access to VA health care and compensation as soon as possible so the agency can begin processing their claims.</div></blockquote>
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So it appears a Korean war vet does not has to prove they were exposed to get benefits any more. You should go apply if you think this applies to you!<br />
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<a href="http://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=2035" target="_blank"  rel="nofollow">full announcement</a>]]></description>
            <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
            <category>General Discussion</category>
            <pubDate>Sun, 30 Jan 2011 09:59:32 -0500</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?4,183,183#msg-183</guid>
            <title>Do You Qualify For VA Health Care? (no replies)</title>
            <link>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?4,183,183#msg-183</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ Answer a few questions to find out if you qualify for free or low-cost health care benefits from the US Department of Veterans Affairs.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.va.gov/healtheligibility/Library/Tools/Quick_Eligibility_Check/index.asp" target="_blank"  rel="nofollow">more</a>]]></description>
            <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
            <category>Federal Programs</category>
            <pubDate>Sat, 29 Jan 2011 00:55:12 -0500</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?4,182,182#msg-182</guid>
            <title>Homeless Veterans (no replies)</title>
            <link>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?4,182,182#msg-182</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is taking decisive action to end Veteran homelessness in five years.  All Veterans at risk for homelessness or attempting to exit homelessness must have easy access to programs and services.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.va.gov/homeless/" target="_blank"  rel="nofollow">more</a>]]></description>
            <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
            <category>Federal Programs</category>
            <pubDate>Sat, 29 Jan 2011 00:53:23 -0500</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?11,132,132#msg-132</guid>
            <title>Your privacy and this website (no replies)</title>
            <link>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?11,132,132#msg-132</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ Privacy policy for Veteransprograms.com<br />
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At Veteransprograms.com, the privacy of our visitors is very important to us. This privacy policy document outlines the types of personal information received and collected by Veteransprograms.com and how it is used.<br />
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Log Files<br />
Like many other Web sites, Veteransprograms.com makes use of log files. The information inside the log files can include internet protocol ( IP ) addresses, type of browser, Internet Service Provider ( ISP ), date/time stamp, referring/exit pages, and number of clicks to analyze trends, administer the site, track user's movement around the site, and gather demographic information. IP addresses, and other such information are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable.<br />
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Cookies<br />
Veteransprograms.com uses cookies to store information about visitors preferences, record user-specific information on which pages the user access or visit, customize Web page content based on visitors browser type or other information that the visitor sends via their browser.<br />
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Google, as a third party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on Veteransprograms.com.<br />
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Google's use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to users based on their visit to Veteransprograms.com and other sites on the Internet.<br />
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Users may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy at the following URL - [<a href="http://www.google.com/privacy_ads.html" target="_blank"  rel="nofollow">www.google.com</a>]<br />
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Some of our advertising partners may use cookies and web beacons on our site. Our advertising partners include: Google Adsense, Commission Junction, Linkshare as well as other affiliate marketing programs. These third-party ad servers or ad networks use technology to the advertisements and links that appear on www.Veteransprograms.com send directly to your browsers. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs. <br />
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Other technologies ( such as cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons ) may also be used by the third-party ad networks to measure the effectiveness of their advertisements and / or to personalize the advertising content that you see. Veteransprograms.com has no access to or control over these cookies that are used by third-party advertisers.<br />
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You should consult the respective privacy policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information on their practices as well as for instructions about how to opt-out of certain practices. www.Veteransprograms.com's privacy policy does not apply to, and we cannot control the activities of, such other advertisers or web sites.<br />
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If you wish to disable cookies, you may do so through your individual browser options. More detailed information about cookie management with specific web browsers can be found at the browsers' individual websites.<br />
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This site is meant as a place for people to help each other. The opinions of users are their own, and may not reflect the opinions of the site operator.]]></description>
            <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
            <category>Privacy policy</category>
            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Nov 2010 15:02:57 -0500</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?3,131,131#msg-131</guid>
            <title>Happy Veteran's Day! (no replies)</title>
            <link>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?3,131,131#msg-131</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ To all who have served, and those who still serve to protect our freedom around the world.<br />
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God bless America!<br />
<br />
God bless our troops!<br />
<br />
Please give thanks to a Vet today, and say a prayer for those in harm's way.<br />
<br />
<b>Thank you!</b>]]></description>
            <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
            <category>General Discussion</category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2010 09:08:49 -0500</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?7,130,130#msg-130</guid>
            <title>Legal help to keep my grandchildren from being destroyed in a very messy divorce between my daughter and her Husband.  He has been arrested for spousal abuse, and is a vry violet man.  He is also a British citizen.  He now has custody of me gandchildren.  (no replies)</title>
            <link>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?7,130,130#msg-130</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ I need an attorney to assist me to protect my grandchildren's rights in a very messy divorce.  My grandchilren told the judge they did not want to live with their father.  The judge gave him custody and called the police reports of domestic violence &quot;heresay&quot;. I want to protect my grandchildren.  Please contact me at <a href="mailto:&#108;&#103;&#99;&#111;&#117;&#114;&#116;&#110;&#101;&#121;&#64;&#115;&#98;&#99;&#103;&#108;&#98;&#97;&#108;&#46;&#110;&#101;&#116;">&#108;&#103;&#99;&#111;&#117;&#114;&#116;&#110;&#101;&#121;&#64;&#115;&#98;&#99;&#103;&#108;&#98;&#97;&#108;&#46;&#110;&#101;&#116;</a>.]]></description>
            <dc:creator>lgcourtney</dc:creator>
            <category>Help needed</category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2010 14:50:26 -0500</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?3,129,129#msg-129</guid>
            <title>Applebees offering free meal to Vets &amp; Active service (no replies)</title>
            <link>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?3,129,129#msg-129</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ Cool!<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.applebees.com/vetsDay/" target="_blank"  rel="nofollow">http://www.applebees.com/vetsDay/</a>]]></description>
            <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
            <category>General Discussion</category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2010 18:43:33 -0400</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?8,128,128#msg-128</guid>
            <title>back pay from the va (no replies)</title>
            <link>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?8,128,128#msg-128</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ I have a close relative who does volunteer work processing claims for Vets and she tolm this morning that the va is having some problems  paying out back pay to vets...(my heart disease go&quot;s back to Feb 1994...I was wondering if ever I wiil ever get whats owed??]]></description>
            <dc:creator>donald</dc:creator>
            <category>Private Programs</category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2010 17:50:20 -0400</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?3,127,127#msg-127</guid>
            <title>new here and working on changing my self (no replies)</title>
            <link>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?3,127,127#msg-127</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ hi my name is jared , I live in pheonix ,arizona ,with some friends, I have one child, and not much of a life!<br />
I served in oif/oef 06-07 with 130th en bn out of perto rico. I'm looking for friends and to meet new people , today is my first day of changing my life to better my self, not sure what to do and a little scared. i dont want to mess this up. looking for support and freinds to talk to. god bless all our troops . thank u(:D can't wait to talk]]></description>
            <dc:creator>baja62</dc:creator>
            <category>General Discussion</category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 17:08:38 -0400</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?3,121,121#msg-121</guid>
            <title>Homeowner's Assistance Program (no replies)</title>
            <link>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?3,121,121#msg-121</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ Cross posted this, looks like this could be a decent program<br />
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According to the government site:<br />
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<blockquote class="bbcode"><div><small>Quote<br/></small><strong></strong><br/>
HAP provides assistance in four ways. For eligible applicants, the Government may:<br />
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   1. Reimburse you for part of your loss from selling your home.<br />
   2. Assist you, if you don’t have funds from the sale of your home to pay-off your mortgage.<br />
   3. Purchase your home by paying off the mortgage.<br />
   4. Help, if you default on your mortgage.</div></blockquote>
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<br />
 [<a href="http://hap.usace.army.mil/homepage.asp" target="_blank"  rel="nofollow">hap.usace.army.mil</a>]]]></description>
            <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
            <category>General Discussion</category>
            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:32:36 -0400</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?4,120,120#msg-120</guid>
            <title>Homeowner's Assistance Program (no replies)</title>
            <link>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?4,120,120#msg-120</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ This could be useful:<br />
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<blockquote class="bbcode"><div><small>Quote<br/></small><strong></strong><br/>
The Department of Defense (DOD) is proud to offer the Homeowners Assistance Program (HAP) to eligible service members and federal civilian, including non-appropriated fund, employees. The program is authorized by law, and administered by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to assist eligible homeowners who face financial loss when selling their primary residence homes in areas where real estate values have declined because of a base closure or realignment announcement</div></blockquote>
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[<a href="http://hap.usace.army.mil/" target="_blank"  rel="nofollow">hap.usace.army.mil</a>]]]></description>
            <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
            <category>Federal Programs</category>
            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:29:33 -0400</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?3,98,98#msg-98</guid>
            <title>Happy Memorial Day! (no replies)</title>
            <link>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?3,98,98#msg-98</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ A big thank you to all who have served our country!<br />
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God bless you all!<br />
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If you are able, please consider visiting a cemetery and placing flowers for a veteran where there are none, or go out of your way to help a disabled vet, their widow, widower or children. And be sure get that flag up and be proud of the country that so many have fought and died to preserve for you &amp; I.<br />
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Thank you all.]]></description>
            <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
            <category>General Discussion</category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2010 12:14:51 -0400</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?7,97,97#msg-97</guid>
            <title>Assistance with son suffering from PTSD and TBI (no replies)</title>
            <link>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?7,97,97#msg-97</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ I'm seeking assistance for my son who has complications from TBI and PTSD. The brain injury from RPG percussions cause alterations in his brain chemistry leading to changes in his personality on a five-six month cycle. He is not manic-depressive. From the information I've read, he needs to be seen by a neuro-psychologist, but I don't have a clue on how to proceed with arranging for that in the VA system. We have been struggling with this for four years now. His stressors occur in late Sept./Oct and last until Feb.<br />
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please contact via phone at:  469-245-9874 or via email at:  <a href="mailto:&#104;&#97;&#105;&#114;&#115;&#64;&#115;&#97;&#110;&#106;&#117;&#97;&#110;&#99;&#111;&#108;&#108;&#101;&#103;&#101;&#46;&#101;&#100;&#117;">&#104;&#97;&#105;&#114;&#115;&#64;&#115;&#97;&#110;&#106;&#117;&#97;&#110;&#99;&#111;&#108;&#108;&#101;&#103;&#101;&#46;&#101;&#100;&#117;</a>]]></description>
            <dc:creator>hairs</dc:creator>
            <category>Help needed</category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 15:52:02 -0400</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?8,96,96#msg-96</guid>
            <title>Financial Assistance (no replies)</title>
            <link>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?8,96,96#msg-96</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ I am an AF Veteran, honorably discharged in 2009.  I have a DOD job now.  I live in Pasco County Flordia.  My problem is that my bills are more than I make and I understand that there is Financial Assistance out there for veterans, but I don't know where to look.  Can someone help?]]></description>
            <dc:creator>ssgtnicki</dc:creator>
            <category>Private Programs</category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 12:00:25 -0400</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?7,94,94#msg-94</guid>
            <title>Medical Bills (no replies)</title>
            <link>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?7,94,94#msg-94</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ I was involved in a serious vehicle accident July 2009.  I requested the ambulance take me to the VA Hospital because I have no medical insurance but I am a Veteran.  Instead, they took me to the OU (University of Oklahoma) Medical Center because the VA Hospital did not have a trauma center and the ambulance attendants decided the emergency room at the VA Hospital was not sufficient to treat me.<br />
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I am now facing extensive medical bills as a result and am wanting to know if there is any way to receive Veterans Administration assistance in covering these expenses.<br />
<br />
Being a Veteran, I have earned the benefit but do not know how to obtain hospitalization expense coverage (since the VA Hospital did not - in the evaluation of the emergency medical personnel - have an adequate treatment facility available.<br />
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Please Help!<br />
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R. Allbaugh<br />
<a href="mailto:&#83;&#111;&#110;&#103;&#95;&#68;&#111;&#103;&#51;&#64;&#104;&#111;&#116;&#109;&#97;&#105;&#108;&#46;&#99;&#111;&#109;">&#83;&#111;&#110;&#103;&#95;&#68;&#111;&#103;&#51;&#64;&#104;&#111;&#116;&#109;&#97;&#105;&#108;&#46;&#99;&#111;&#109;</a>]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Ballbaugh</dc:creator>
            <category>Help needed</category>
            <pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:30:19 -0400</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?3,92,92#msg-92</guid>
            <title>New Here (1 reply)</title>
            <link>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?3,92,92#msg-92</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ I just found this site today.  I was in country from Sept 65 until Aug 66 with Ist Bridge Co.  Hello to any vet who might see this.]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Charles Ray</dc:creator>
            <category>General Discussion</category>
            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Mar 2010 14:31:33 -0400</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?3,91,91#msg-91</guid>
            <title>New here (no replies)</title>
            <link>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?3,91,91#msg-91</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ Just found this site today. I was in country Sept 65 until Aug 66 with Ist Bridge Co about nine miles north of DaNang. Hello to all VN veits who might see this.]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Charles Ray</dc:creator>
            <category>General Discussion</category>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:52:59 -0500</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?3,90,90#msg-90</guid>
            <title>US Marines land on Iwo Jima to mark anniversary (no replies)</title>
            <link>http://veteransprograms.com/read.php?3,90,90#msg-90</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ Hundreds of U.S. Marines landed on the remote island of Iwo Jima on Tuesday to prepare for the 65th anniversary of one of World War II's bloodiest and most iconic battles.<br />
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<a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100302/ap_on_re_as/as_japan_iwo_jima" target="_blank"  rel="nofollow">Full story</a>]]></description>
            <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
            <category>General Discussion</category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:23:16 -0500</pubDate>
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