Veterans

Enyart Looking To Give 'Boot To The Posterior’ Of The VA

Chris McDaniel — Wed, 08 May 2013 22:01:01 +0000

According to the Center for Investigative Reporting, the wait time for veterans to receive benefits has skyrocketed from 116 days in 2009 to 330 days now. In response, US Representative Bill Enyart is sponsoring legislation to try to reduce that wait.

Over 19,000 Veterans Are Waiting On A Disability Claim Response From The St. Louis VA

Kelsey Proud — Tue, 07 May 2013 20:30:01 +0000

As of May 6, 2013, there were 19,900 veterans waiting to hear a response from the St. Louis Regional VA "about compensation for a disease, injury or illness linked to service in the military."

U.S. VETS Assists St. Louis Area Homeless, At-Risk Veterans And Their Families

Mary Edwards, Alex Heuer and Don Marsh — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:01:05 +0000

Making the transition from the military to civilian life can be difficult.

Many veterans come out of the military with combat trauma, a condition which must be dealt with before they can move on. And many don’t admit their condition for fear their discharge will be delayed or they won’t be able to get jobs needing a security clearance or jobs in law enforcement.

Only a fraction of those with combat trauma register with a VA hospital.

Preserving The Stories Of Missouri Veterans

Alex Heuer and Mary Edwards — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:55:18 +0000

The Missouri Veterans History Project is a not-for-profit organization which seeks to capture the oral history of as many Missouri veterans as possible.

According to the group’s website, “Our nation’s veterans each have a unique perspective to share about our history. First-hand recollections of their service provide a richer and more personal context to historical accounts.”

New Housing Center For St. Louis Veterans Opens

Alex Heuer, Mary Edwards and Don Marsh — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:21:36 +0000

The transition from active military service to civilian life can challenge veterans and put a strain on a city’s homelessness resources.