Minnesota Veterans Day on the Hill March 20th 2019

This years Veterans Day on the Hill rally will take place Wednesday, March 20, 2019.
10:30 a.m. Pre-Rally Lunch – Cedar Street Armory
Address: 600 Cedar St, St Paul, MN 55101
12:45 p.m. Veterans March to the Rally – Veterans Service Bldg.
Address: 20 West 12th St, St. Paul, MN 55155
1:30 p.m. Rally in the Rotunda – Minnesota State Capitol
Presented by MACVSO, CTF & UVLC
Address: 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55155

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Kenneth Schlasinger

Schlasinger, Kenneth, Colonel USAF (Ret) Minnetonka. He was born in 1917 in Streeter, ND. Preceded in death by infant son, Cory; brother, Larry, who died as a result of wounds suffered in WWII; sisters, Ethel Overby (Kermit); Florence Sigal (Sam); and Marcella Wallace (Everett). Survived by wife of 64 years,…

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Trolling for the Troops June 6 – June 7, 2019

We believe that all Veterans and any Soldier of any branch and service, who have served our country through the years deserve a day on the lake. If this describes you, here’s your opportunity to get a chance to fish with some of the best anglers in the Midwest! Well known professional fishermen and others will guide a Veteran and a Soldier for a day on Mille Lacs Lake or the Mississippi River! This will be a fun, exciting, day of fishing in boats that make heads turn. Prizes will be awarded to the most successful anglers!

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Accelerate disability benefits claims processing for Purple Heart Medal recipients

Secretary Wilkie testifies that VA will accelerate disability benefits claims processing for Purple Heart Medal recipients

WASHINGTON — Today at a congressional hearing VA Secretary Robert Wilkie announced that effective in April, it will provide priority disability benefits claims processing for the initial claims from discharged combat Veterans who have been awarded the Purple Heart Medal.

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Minnesota House Veterans Affairs Committee meeting for Surviving Spouses benefits

Tuesday, March 5th at 2:30pm in Capitol 120, the House Veterans Affairs Committee will be hearing HF 204 & HF 205. Combined these two bills would accomplish the CTF’s top priority in keeping surviving spouses in their homes by eliminating the 8 year limit, make the benefit transferable one time to a new home, and move the due date for the application of the exclusion.

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VA Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31

If you have a service-connected disability that limits your ability to work or prevents you from working, the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) program—also referred to as Chapter 31—can help. Find out if you’re eligible and how to apply for VR&E benefits and services, like help exploring employment options and any required training needs. In some cases, your family members may also be eligible for certain VR&E benefits.

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