March 19, 2019 – According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Institute of Medicine, approximately 250,000 of the 696,000 U.S. servicemen and women in the 1991 Gulf War continue to suffer from chronic, multi-symptom illnesses. Commonly referred to as “Gulf War Syndrome,” chronic symptoms include fatigue, headaches, joint pain, indigestion, insomnia, […]
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World War I Veteran Receives Final Benefit After 99 Years
January 14, 2018 – In mid-July of 2017, while attending the Truckee American Legion meeting, the Post Commander reported he had learned of a veteran with an unmarked grave in a local cemetery and requested help to get the veteran the military headstone that he deserved. Partnering with a local historian, the Nevada County Veterans Services […]
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Veterans Day Events in Nevada County
November 10, 2017 – A free Veterans Day breakfast will be held at Peace Lutheran Church, 828 W. Main Street in Grass Valley, from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 11th. The breakfast is free for veterans with their Veteran ID and children, and $5 for others. A Veterans Day Ceremony on Saturday, […]
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Save the Date: Nevada County All Veterans Stand Down
September 11, 2017 – Nevada County will be hosting the 2017 All Veterans Stand Down at the Nevada County Fairgrounds on October 6th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and October 7th from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.. Gold Country Stage will be providing free transportation through their “Free Fare Days” for those who take public […]
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Only 20% of Nevada County Veterans are Receiving Service-Related Benefits
April 28, 2017 – The latest United States Department of Veterans Affairs data reveals there are 9,146 veterans living in Nevada County and 1,841 veterans are receiving a monthly benefit of Compensation or Pension payments related to their service in the armed forces. Of those veterans, 92% are receiving disability compensation related to injuries they […]
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Nevada County Receives 14 Additional HUD-VASH Vouchers for Homeless Veterans
March 3, 2017 – The HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program combines Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) rental assistance for homeless Veterans with case management and clinical services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). VA provides these services for participating Veterans at VA Medical Centers (VAMCs) and community-based outreach clinics. Last year, Nevada County […]