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Bills that could have made a major impact on the lives of veterans that were introduced without follow-through, so far.
New York State legislation is leading the way in restoring VA benefits for those who were discharged other-than-honorable. "In 2019, the Restoration of Honor Act was signed into law in New York State. The Restoration of Honor Act authorizes DVS to restore access to State Veterans Benefits to Veterans who have an Other-Than-Honorable Discharge (OTH) or a General Under Honorable Conditions Discharge due to certain conditions."
New York State. (2019). Restoration of Discharge Act. New York State Department of Veterans' Services.
If you were kicked out of the military for being gay, lesbian, or non-straight. This act protects you. Get that "dishonorable" over-tuned to "honorable." Find a VSO who can help you for free, today.
Who and how to contact your Hudson Valley County Executives:
Orange – Steven M. Neuhaus, 845-291-2700
Sullivan – Joshua Potosek, 845-807-0450
Ulster – Jen Metzger, 845-340-3800
Greene – Greene County Administrator, Shaun S. Groden, 518-719-3270
Dutchess – Sue Serino, 845-486-2000
Putnam – Kevin M. Byrne, 845-808-1001
Rockland – Ed Day, 845-638-5122
Westchester – George Latimer, 914-995-2000
How much money can you actually make if you are considered unemployable by the VA?
According to the VA Claims Insider's article, "VA Unemployability Income Limits 2024" it depends on your house size.
2024 TDIU Income Limits (Projected)
One person (unrelated individual): $16,722
Under 65 years: $17,115
65 years and over: $15,778
Again, these are only projections and are based on a 3.2% increase.
Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency is slowly bringing home POWs and MIAs who were lost to time and their families for many years or even decades. One such contractor who is helping to bring them home is Project Recover.
Veterans are sometimes censored, so advocacy is on the rise. Veterans are also under-reported for incarceration, homelessness, and suicide rates. Advocacy groups like ours and like the Disabled Veterans Organization are challenging this.
Krause, B. (2010-2023). Articles. Armo Press, LLC.
Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection (LESDC)
The FBI’s Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection (LESDC) provides a national, anonymous database to track suicides and attempts among law enforcement, corrections, 911 operators, judges, and prosecutors. This helps agencies and professionals better understand risk factors, design targeted prevention programs, and advocate for stronger mental health support. For consultants and researchers, the LESDC offers validated federal data that can strengthen research, policy recommendations, and program development. Key Take-a-ways:
Anonymous national data on law enforcement suicides and attempts.
Supports prevention efforts, policy change, and mental health advocacy.
Provides credible data for research, consulting, and program development.
Cite this page (based on most recent updates):
(APA)
Raguso, M. C. (2025, October 17). Research. CCLT4Vets. https://www.cclt4vets.org/research
(Chicago)
Raguso, MarieAnn C. Research. CCLT4Vets. October 17, 2025. https://www.cclt4vets.org/research
(MLA)
Raguso, MarieAnn C. Research. CCLT4Vets, 17 October 2025, www.cclt4vets.org/research
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