Author – The Durango Herald

Richard Schleeter

Position: Staff reporter

Email: schleeterrs@co.laplata.co.us

Program offers more efficient review process for veterans

In November, Veterans Affairs launched Rapid Appeals Modernization Program, or RAMP, with the goal of providing eligible veterans with the earliest possible resolution of their disability co...

DATE: Dec 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: Serving Veterans

Patient Advocates can help with veterans’ needs

The Veterans’ Complaint Hotline is now live. President Donald Trump’s campaign promise of enacting a veterans’ complaint hotline has officially launched. The phone number is (855) 948-2311. ...

DATE: Aug 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Serving Veterans

Are you eligible for burial in a VA national cemetery?

The Department of Veterans Affairs implemented the pre-need burial eligibility determination program to assist anyone who would like to know if they are eligible for burial in a VA national ...

DATE: Jun 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Serving Veterans

Veterans: Do you know about the disability compensation program?

The Veterans Administration provides disabled former servicemen and women with compensation programs designed to assist disabled veterans and their dependents. The disability com...

DATE: May 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Serving Veterans

75th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor is Dec. 7

“December 7th, 1941, a date which will live in infamy ... No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people, in their righteous might, will win th...

DATE: Dec 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Serving Veterans

New filing process established for vets

The main objective of the Veterans Service Office is to provide prevention, protection, advocacy and support services to veterans and their families so they can maximize their quality of lif...

DATE: Nov 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Serving Veterans

A helping hand for those who served their country

The main objective of the Veterans Service Office is to provide prevention, protection, advocacy and support services to veterans and their families so they can maximize their quality of lif...

DATE: Oct 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Serving Veterans

Veterans Stand Down is a hand up, not a hand out

The main objective of the Veterans Service Office is to provide prevention, protection, advocacy and support services to veterans and their families so they can maximize their quality of lif...

DATE: Aug 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Serving Veterans

Getting a doctor’s appointment is a process

The main objective of the Veterans Service Office is to provide prevention, protection, advocacy and support services to veterans and their families so they can maximize their quality of lif...

DATE: May 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Serving Veterans

If you’re a vet, you should know what benefits are waiting for you

The main objective of the Veterans Service Office is to provide prevention, protection, advocacy and support services to veterans and their families so they can maximize their quality of lif...

DATE: Jan 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Serving Veterans

Veterans’ children with birth defects may qualify for help

The main objective of the Veterans Service Office is to provide prevention, protection, advocacy and support services to veterans and their families so they can maximize their quality of lif...

DATE: Dec 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: Serving Veterans

There’s help for C-123 aircraft Agent Orange exposure

The Department of Veterans Affairs has determined that a select group of Air Force and Air Force Reserve personnel were exposed to herbicides through regular and repeated duties as ground, f...

DATE: Jul 31, 2015 | CATEGORY: Serving Veterans