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Millions more veterans will be eligible for VA health care sooner than expected
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced that all veterans exposed to toxins and other hazards while in the military at home or abroad will be eligible to enroll directly in VA health care years earlier than expected, starting March 5, 2024.
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One of the largest expansions of veteran healthcare will soon happen
NBC 7’s Kelvin Henry has more details on veterans who will have healthcare access years earlier than expected.
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Nonprofit matching dogs with veterans living with PTSD opens new Oceanside location
The nonprofit Shelter to Soldier trains service dogs to be paired with veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injuries and military sexual trauma, at no cost.
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Shelter to Soldier opens new facility in Oceanside to help out shelter dogs and veterans
More veterans in San Diego will now have opportunities to partner up with service dogs, reports NBC 7’s Nicole Gomez.
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WWII veteran finally buried with honors decades after his death
On this Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, one local World War II veteran was finally laid to rest with honors — almost 50 years after he died. NBC 7’s Mark Mullen has more on the rightfully-earned tribute.
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Remains of World War II veteran buried in Kentucky
A Kentucky veteran killed during World War II was buried on Friday after his remains were identified through DNA testing.
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Silver Strand Half Marathon in Coronado benefits veterans and foster children
Veterans gathered in Coronado for the 24th annual Silver Stand Half Marathon. NBC 7’s Adonis Albright explains how the event also gives foster kids an opportunity they otherwise would not have.
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Wounded veteran gifted new smart home in Bonita from Gary Sinise Foundation
For one veteran and his family in Bonita, this year’s Veterans Day celebration was the event of a lifetime.
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PHOTOS: NBC 7 and T20 celebrate Veterans Day weekend 2023 in San Diego
NBC 7 and Telemundo 20 got into the patriotic spirit this Veterans Day weekend and honored those who served during two big events in San Diego.
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Black veterans denied VA health benefits more often than white veterans, new data shows
New data from the Veterans Benefits Administration that NBC obtained shows a wide disparity for former military members seeking disability benefits.
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‘Everybody has worth:' High school kids serve as pallbearers for homeless veterans
Students at a Detroit high school are serving as pallbearers for military veterans who were homeless when they died or without a family.
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NBC 7 and T20 to celebrate Veterans Day with festival and parade in San Diego
NBC 7 and Telemundo 20 are honoring those who served.
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Operation Dress Code helps veteran women transition to civilian life
An annual pop-up boutique aimed at empowering women veterans as they transition to civilian life was held at Paradise Point in Mission Bay.
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NBC 7 and T20 to celebrate Veterans Day with Salute to Service festival and parade in San Diego
Join NBC 7 and Telemundo 20 in honoring those who served during the annual Salute to Service Festival and Veterans Day Parade in San Diego.
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Circling the alleged ‘claims sharks': Veterans' lawsuit accuses disability claims consultant of breaking federal law
Two veterans accuse a consulting company of charging them illegal fees to boost their disability ratings.
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‘Like a Russian roulette': US military firefighters grapple with unknowns of PFAS exposure
Federal research linking “forever chemicals” to testicular cancer confirms what U.S. military personnel long suspected. But as they seek testing for PFAS exposure, many wonder what to do with the results. There’s no medical treatment yet.
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Veterans' fundraiser draws Tracy Morgan, Josh Groban, John Mellencamp and Jon Stewart
Josh Groban, John Mellencamp, Tracy Morgan and the ever-present Jon Stewart will stand up at this year’s Stand Up for Heroes fundraiser.
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American Vets: Benefits. Race & Inequality
For years, Black veterans have been denied disability benefits at higher rates than their white counterparts. NBC News and NBC stations around the country investigated the disparities in this special report. And the reporting is getting results.
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Veterans see historic expansion of benefits for toxic exposure as new law nears anniversary
Hundreds of thousands of veterans have received additional benefits in the past year after President Joe Biden signed legislation expanding coverage for conditions connected to burn pits that were used to destroy trash and potentially toxic materials.
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San Diego's new initiative to house homeless veterans
San Diego County leaders announced a new initiative to house unsheltered veterans.