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British Government Withdraws Amputee Soldier’s Benefits For Walking 400m

Posted on July 24, 2010 by J.R.

And I thought our VA system was bad. A soldier has spoken of his disgust after his disability benefit was axed despite losing a leg fighting for his country. Private Aron Shelton, 26, had his left leg amputated in December … Continue reading →

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Obama Spites Veterans Part II

Posted on March 17, 2009 by J.R.

As proof that the last post wasn’t a joke, I offer the latest news out of the American Legion. WASHINGTON, DC (March 16, 2009) – The leader of the nation’s largest veterans organization says he is “deeply disappointed and concerned” … Continue reading →

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Obama Spites Veterans

Posted on March 12, 2009 by J.R.

What next? Back billing me for the medical care I received at Walter Reed? The surgeries in Germany? The medivac in Baghdad? WASHINGTON (CNN) — Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki confirmed Tuesday that the Obama administration is considering a controversial … Continue reading →

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