Category: Veterans

  • Veteran Discounts

    Save money this with a variety of discounts. Enjoy deals on clothing, electronics, fitness, food, and more—all available to Veterans, service members, and their families and caregivers.

    Year round discounts

  • The Veterans Dental Care Eligibility Expansion and Enhancement Act of 2021 (S.3017)

    The Veterans Dental Care Eligibility Expansion and Enhancement Act of 2021 (S.3017)

    Connert Media urges Congress to Pass this Bill

    Congress.gov – S.3017

    It is the sense of Congress that—

    Dental; Care fro Veterans
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    1. the Department of Veterans Affairs has pioneered a whole health approach to health care, which brought mental health and suicide prevention under the umbrella of primary care and integrated health, provides access to alternative medicines, delivers a holistic approach to health and well-being, and repeatedly demonstrates better health outcomes than the private sector at a low cost to taxpayers in the United States;
    2. the effects of poor dental care are seen in patients who are at risk of or diagnosed with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, pulmonary conditions, kidney impairment, and even dementia;
    3. the Department spends countless dollars on prescription drugs, community care, urgent care, and emergency room visits on preventable ailments that would be reduced or eliminated through preventative dental care; and
    4. in order to best achieve a whole health model for the provision of health care to veterans and reduce long-term costs, the Department must furnish veterans with preventative and comprehensive dental care.

    “Just 15% of the more than 9 million veterans enrolled in Department of Veterans Affairs health care are eligible for dental benefits. However, the number of veterans actually receiving VA dental care is much lower—about 463,000—according to senators supporting legislation that would significantly increase access. The Veterans Dental Care Eligibility Expansion and Enhancement Act of 2021 (S. 3017) would remove the current barriers to VA dental care by broadening eligibility for all veterans enrolled in VA health care. The bill also seeks to address the shortage of dentists by providing incentives to dental school students and mandates the expansion of VA dental clinics in all 50 states.” 1

  • Republicans Vote Against Veterans

    “Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked a bill to help veterans exposed to toxic burn pits weeks after the measure initially sailed through the Senate with 84 votes, angering Democrats, veterans groups and comedian Jon Stewart, a leading proponent to aid the community.” 2

    “A bill aimed at protecting veterans exposed to toxic materials during their service was shut down yesterday in the Senate, in a 55 to 42 vote that failed to meet the 60-vote threshold necessary to advance the legislation. Of the 42 senators who voted against the PACT Act, 41 were Republicans.” 3

    ‘Republican lawmakers blocked passage of a bill in the U.S. Senate Wednesday that expands healthcare coverage for military veterans who were exposed to toxins and burn pits during their service.’ 4

    “He was among the veterans, military family members and advocates staged on the Capitol steps for the fourth night on Sunday, pledging to remain until Congress passes a bill that covers health care for those exposed to toxins while serving in uniform. Earlier that day, the head of the Department of Veterans Affairs warned that a new Republican proposal could leave the agency “rationing” veterans’ health care. GOP lawmakers blocked the aid from passing last week in what comedian Jon Stewart, a longtime veterans advocate, blasted as “a disgrace.”” 5

  • Allen, Rick W.

    Republican U.S. House of Representatives – (Oath of Office: Jan. 03, 2021)

    • Republicans That Voted Against the Veteran “Honoring Our PACT Act”
      Common Defense

      Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

      “Republicans just gave us the middle finger by voting against the Honoring Our PACT Act, which protects toxin-exposed veterans.

      We can’t say we’re surprised. Time and time again Republicans have shown they couldn’t care less about improving the lives of their constituents – and that includes veterans.

      This is the same party that proclaims to fight for our freedoms and “advocates” for veterans. But clearly, when it comes time to step up and give us what we deserve, they decide to stand in the way.

      Common Defense has been on the frontlines of the fight to get this bill passed because we know what a big difference it’ll make in the day-to-day lives of us veterans. And we’re thrilled that we’re one step closer to getting it signed into law – no thanks to the Republicans who tried to shoot it down.” 6

  • Interested in the US Military? Active and Veterans – Where Do I Find?

    A great starting point for young men and women interested in joining the military is:

    MilitaryOneSource.mil

    There are many websites that Google searches bring up when a person is exploring options, but this should be your main entry point.

    Veteran?  Once you take off the uniform, there are a bewildering number of sources of help out there.  Do the same, visit the above website to start your search.