The American Veteran
This month’s The American Veteran video features an interview with VA Secretary James B. Peake, who discusses his vision for VA and the unique perspective his background as a physician and an Army General provides him. Other features include a tribute to America’s sole remaining World War I veteran, an innovative use of reality video and a look at what’s available from the National Personnel Records Center. (Web site)
VA News
This week’s VA News includes video and images of this year’s National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans, including a hospital visit from Jill Stevens, Miss Utah and an Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran who has served a 15–month tour of duty in Iraq. Other stories include an interview with Secretary Peake and part 2 of an interview with Deputy VA Secretary Gordon Mansfield. (Web site)
Economic Stimulus Tax Benefits
Recipients of VA disability compensation, pension and survivors benefits may qualify for economic stimulus payments this year from the federal government. Individuals who might not otherwise be required to file a 2007 tax return need to file a return this year to receive the stimulus payment. Detailed information is available on the Internal Revenue Service Web site.
