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Take Action: Don't Allow the VA to Withhold Veterans' Benefits!
Don't allow the Department of Veterans Affairs withhold the benefits veterans deserve!
Goal: 20,000
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Progress: 5,448
Sponsored by: The Veterans Site
When it comes to America's veterans, there is no excuse for not providing the benefits they deserve in a timely manner. Snowstorms and other bad weather often cause the VA to stall on paying veterans' benefits, leaving countless former service members without the funding and assistance they need to survive.
Paperwork processing centers close down when severe weather takes place, and consequently our veterans are left stranded. Those who have sacrificed their lives for our country shouldn't have to bear the brunt of storms or other disasters — these processing centers need to find more efficient ways to continue doing business rather than simply shut down. Our veterans didn't have that option.
Write to House Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Jeff Miller asking him to support legislation that would prohibit veteran benefit processing centers from evading their important duties in the event of storms and other unplanned incidents.
Dear House Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Jeff Miller:
I think it's outrageous that any veteran would have to wait for their benefit payments due to a snowstorm or other weather disaster. The fact is, when bad weather occurs, veteran benefit processing centers often close down. This means that veterans don't get their payments until the weather subsides and the workers return to the office.
This way of doing business seems highly flawed. When our soldiers were out in the rain, snow, or scorching heat, they weren't able to "close down shop" and go home. They stayed out on the front lines, in whatever conditions, laying down their lives for our country. There is simply no reason that something as common as bad weather should prevent them from receiving the benefits they've earned.
I am writing to ask that you draft and/or support legislation that will prohibit these processing centers from shirking their duties due to weather conditions. There is no excuse for failing to provide our veterans with the care they deserve.
Sincerely,
Petition Signatures
May 14, 2013
Cody Cliff
May 13, 2013
Larrie Hoops
May 13, 2013
Clara Cinnamon
I have worked with disabled veteran. I have heard all of them say they would do it again. It's time the USA stand by those who have kept us safe. Don't delay! Compensated those heroes on time for their sacrifice. They deserve that and much more.
May 11, 2013
verna Donnelly
May 11, 2013
Donald Pearce
Cut Our Benefits, when you cut Your Benefits!!!!
May 11, 2013
Reba Stewart
They didn't stay home because of bad weather or anything else. This is least we can do for them, after all they have done for us. Remember---All gave some. Some gave all.
May 11, 2013
Raymond McGrath
May 8, 2013
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Please help all of our Veterans. Thank you.
May 8, 2013
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May 8, 2013
Karen Carlson
May 7, 2013
Tina Rousselle
May 7, 2013
Sharon Watson
May 6, 2013
Terri Newhouse
May 6, 2013
phyllis sanford
May 6, 2013
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May 6, 2013
Karen Heck
May 5, 2013
Deanna Goodson
May 5, 2013
Kevin Kenger
May 5, 2013
Pat Souders
TSgt USAF retired 1972
May 4, 2013
cristina tamayo
May 4, 2013
Marie Brown
May 4, 2013
Randall Phillips
May 4, 2013
Jerri Barnard
May 2, 2013
Julie Squire
May 2, 2013
Scott Fitch
May 2, 2013
Jan Blanchard
If you need some guidance take a look at Aust. My Dad (no longer with us) was a WW2 vet & my Mum is looked after very nicely thanks to our Dept of Vet Affairs. Ring me Jeff if you need some pointers. Look after your Vets now.
May 2, 2013
Julie Claunch
there are other options available, such as having the paperwork processed at other centers which are not shut down for weather or other reasons. treasury does this and it works beautifully. our vets deserve the best we can give, please stand up for them
May 1, 2013
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May 1, 2013
Beth Knoll
May 1, 2013
Tracey Cullan
May 1, 2013
Melissa Mather
Apr 30, 2013
p swarms
Apr 30, 2013
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Apr 28, 2013
Rachel Hirth
Apr 25, 2013
Arlo Jones
Apr 25, 2013
Elaine Callahan
Every veteran deserves ALL the support of the USA for any of their needs! Each of you asked for nothing in return to go and defend our country and you should not have to wait for any benefits of any kind! God bless you!
Apr 25, 2013
Barbara Policriti
Apr 24, 2013
Tony Mastrovecchio
Apr 24, 2013
Sylvia Reinard
Apr 24, 2013
Kellye James
Apr 23, 2013
Margo Oakes
Apr 22, 2013
colleen vanghen
Apr 21, 2013
karolee cleveland
Apr 21, 2013
Kelley Stanfield
Apr 19, 2013
Samantha Jo Phipps
Apr 19, 2013
Mollie Schlesser
Apr 19, 2013
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Apr 19, 2013
Erica Writesel
Apr 18, 2013
Linda French
Apr 18, 2013
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HI JEFF, PLEASE START USING SAFE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM TO GET THE VA EMPLOYEES A RIDE TO WORK WHEN THERE IS BAD WEATHER AND KEEP THERE PROCESSING CENTERS OPEN LONGER HOURS TO SPEED UP VA CLAIMS, THANKS, GOD BLESS, YOUR PARTNER FOR PROGRESS, CHRIS
