President John F. Kennedy once said, “A nation reveals itself not only by the men it produces but also by the men it honors, the men it remembers.” Each Veterans Day, we take time to honor our brave veterans.These women and men have served our country with courage.They’ve made great sacrifices to protect our freedoms.We owe them a debt of gratitude that we can never repay. One way we can support them is by ensuring that they get the benefits they earned. I’m proud of the work my office has done in helping veterans and their families overcome bureaucratic failures.
As we remember our veterans, let us also think about their families.The sacrifices of military families often go unnoticed. They stand by their loved ones, supporting them through deployments and challenges. We must ensure they receive the help they need as well.
Beth is one example. She reached out to my office asking for help. She had a heavy heart because her husband, a veteran, had passed away. Since January of 2019, Beth had been trying to get the Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) she was owed. But for reasons unknown to her, theVeterans Administration (VA) delayed a decision on Beth’s claim. She and herVeterans Service Officer (VSO) were confused and frustrated by the poor customer service. She needed answers, but the process seemed endless. After she contacted my office, we took action. My office contacted theVeterans Benefit Administration on her behalf. Soon after that, Beth received great news.
