New ‘blue water veterans’ deal could mean benefits for 90,000 Vietnam War troopsPaying for disability benefits of the Vietnam War veterans would be covered by a new VA home loan fee.By Leo Shane III5 years ago
Funding fight again sidelines proposal to expand disability benefits to more Vietnam veteransAdvocates had hoped to advance legislation to help so-called blue water veterans become eligible for disability payouts related to their war service.By Leo Shane III6 years ago
Advocates hope to restart debate over benefits for blue water Navy vetsAdvocates are hoping lawmakers will take another look at legislation giving compensation to Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange during their tours in the waters of southeast Asia.By Leo Shane III6 years ago