Congressional Testimony

Sep 18 2024

Examining VA’s Challenges with Ensuring Quality Contracted Disability Compensation Examinations

Statement of Ryan M. Gallucci, Executive Director Washington Office Veterans of Foreign Wars to the United States Before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs With Respect To “Examining VA’s Challenges with Ensuring Quality Contracted Disability Compensation Examinations” Washington, D.C. Chairman Lu...

Jul 10 2024

Pending Legislation

Statement of Nancy Springer, Associate Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States For the Record United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs With Respect To Pending Legislation Washington, D.C. Chairman Luttrell, Ranking Member Pappas, and members of the subcommittee, o...

Jun 12 2024

Pending Legislation

Statement of Kristina Keenan, Deputy Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States For The Record United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity With Respect To Pending Legislation WASHINGTON, D.C. Chairman Van Orden, Ranking Member Levin, and members of the subcommittee, on behalf of the men and...

Jun 12 2024

Does a Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) Properly Compensate Today’s Veterans

Statement of Michael S. Figlioli, Director National Veterans Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Before The United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee On Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs With Respect To “Does a Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) Properly Compensate Today’s Veterans” Washington,...

Apr 17 2024

Pending Legislation

Statement of Patrick Murray, Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Before The United States Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs With Respect To Pending Legislation WASHINGTON, D.C. Chairman Tester, Ranking Member Moran, and members of the committee, on behalf of the men and women of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) and it...

Apr 10 2024

Pending Legislation

Statement of Christopher Macinkowicz, Deputy Director National Veterans Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs With Respect To Pending Legislation Washington, D.C. Chairman Luttrell, Ranking Member Pappas, and members of the subcommittee,...

Mar 20 2024

“Lost in Translation: How VA’s Disability Claims and Appeals Letters Should be Simplified”

Statement of Michael S. Figlioli, Director National Veterans Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs With Respect To “Lost in Translation: How VA’s Disability Claims and Appeals Letters Should be Simplified” Washington, D.C. Chairman Luttrell...

Mar 20 2024

Pending Legislation

Statement of Kristina Keenan, Deputy Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity With Respect To Pending Legislation WASHINGTON, D.C. Chairman Van Orden, Ranking Member Levin, and members of the subcommittee, on behalf of the men and wom...

Mar 06 2024

Congressional Statement of VFW National Commander Duane Sarmiento

Statement of Duane Sarmiento Commander-in-Chief Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Before the Joint Hearing Committees on Veterans’ Affairs United States Senate and United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. Chairmen Tester and Bost, Ranking Members Moran and Takano, members of the Senate and House Committees on Veterans’ Affairs, it is my honor to be with you today on b...

Feb 28 2024

Sacred Mission: Honoring America’s Veterans and their Families at VA Cemeteries

Statement of Michael Figlioli, Director National Veterans Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Before the United States Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs With Respect To “Sacred Mission: Honoring America’s Veterans and their Families at VA Cemeteries” Washington D.C. Chairman Tester, Ranking Member Moran, and members of the committee, on behalf of the men and women of the V...