Last Thursday we had 80 turnout for our lunch at Libby’s and over
70 veterans seeking help with their claims for benefits. Without the help
of all of the men and women who care about our veterans this project
would not be possible. Of the men and women that we processed last week
there were 17 new claims for benefits. Most of
the applicants will be able to receive a favorable rating from the VA
regional office in Muskogee.
When we start a claim for benefits the time it takes
for a decision from them is usually from 60 to 120 days. There were 4 men
who were rated at the 100% rate last week with many others from 10% up to
90 %. Our men and women who provide transportation were able to take 6
veterans to the VA hospital and to other VA appointments last week. There
were several Gulf War Veterans who we helped to file for benefits
Thursday also.
We continue to have some veteran’s
widows and Veterans from all around the state stop by with
questions. Angi Bruss from OPUBCO Communications Group stopped
by with questions about what services we provide for our Veterans last
week.
We appreciate any help we can have in getting the word
out about our desire to
make our Veterans lives more fulfilling. I keep watching the reports
about the war and seeing the same servicemen and women going back over
there for 2 or 3 times.
I have stated in the past that there has never been a
time in our history when so few have done so much for so many in our
great land. Our local VFW and American Legion have been trying to recruit
new members while we work claims out here at Goldsby.
If you are eligible to join
these organizations I recommend all of them as they are our voices in Washington DC.
Congressman’s Coles
office has been very supportive of our Veterans when they need assistance
with VA questions and we would like to publicly thank Mr. Cole and his
staff for their assistance.
For more information visit <www.vfwpost4890.org>.