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Alzheimer’s on the Horizon: Looking Ahead
I thought I knew about all the issues facing our nation’s veterans, particularly those with TBI and PTSD. Then VeteransAgainstAzheimer’s…
VA Denies Emergency Room Claims
When I first heard about this, I thought maybe some of these ER visits were unwarranted. But that’s not the…
Shad Meshad’s 75th Birthday Message
This is a big one, my 75th birthday. As I look over the years, I am thankful for the “miracles”…
Homelessness: A Look at the Root Cause
At the latest count, homelessness in Los Angeles was up over 16%. According to Steve Lopez, writing in the Los…
Shad Meshad Memorial Day Interview with Sirius Radio
Check out NVF Founder & President’s Memorial Day interview on Sirius Radio.
After-Hours: When Stakes are Highest
The call came in on our Lifeline for Vets at 4:55 PM, Pacific Time, on a Friday. The counselor who…
Going the Extra Mile for a Homeless Woman Vet
Los Angeles Police Department’s HOPE team (Homeless Outreach and Protective Engagement) held a meeting to address the difficulty getting veteran…
Help Navigating the VA
In early March, NVF social worker Mary Ann Mayer took a call from an Air Force Veteran in the Midwest.…