Category: General News

House Passes Benefits Legislation

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved legislation that would increase rates of benefit compensation for veterans with disabilities caused by their military service. Cost-of-living adjustments for veterans’ disability benefits must be approved by Congress each year. Another provision based from legislation authored by Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.), would require the VA to pay any … Continue reading House Passes Benefits Legislation

Anthrax Plasma Donation Program

BPL, in partnership with Cangene Corporation, announces the ANTHRAX IMMUNE GLOBULIN (AIG) PLASMA DONATION PROGRAM The BPL Anthrax program offers current and retired military personnel a two-fold benefit: a chance to make an individual contribution to the “Project Bioshield” initiative enhancing the safety of all Americans, and receiving immediate generous compensation for their time and effort. … Continue reading Anthrax Plasma Donation Program

Veterans Town Hall Meeting

Veterans Town Hall Meeting Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015 | 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. St. Petersburg VA Regional Office | Room 215 (2nd Floor) Questions? Call (727) 398-6661 ext. 15031 or email vhabaypublicaffairs@va.gov  VA outreach services available from 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.  Veterans and their families, Congressional stakeholders, Veteran Service Organizations and other community partners … Continue reading Veterans Town Hall Meeting