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Walgreens Agrees to Pay Up to $350M for Illegally Filling Unlawful Opioid Prescriptions and for Submitting False Claims to the Federal Government

Walgreens Agrees to Pay Up to $350M for Illegally Filling Unlawful Opioid Prescriptions and for Submitting False Claims to the Federal Government The Justice Department, together with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG), today announced a $300 million settlement with Walgreens Boots Alliance, Walgreen Co., and various subsidiaries (collectively, Walgreens)...

Some of them have seen things our eyes and minds cannot comprehend. Some have saved lives and some have taken lives in the name of protection. Some are our family members, our neighbors, our co-workers, our friends, our lovers. Their sacrifices may have been physical, emotional, spiritual and in some case all of the above. Many have given their lives. I cannot say "happy" in conjunction with this day, but I can say Thank You. You are always remembered.

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Claims Received by August 14 Eligible for 12 Months of Backdated Compensation
There’s no deadline to apply for PACT Act benefits. But if you file your PACT Act claim—or quickly submit your intent to file—on or before August 14, 2023, you may receive benefits backdated to August 10, 2022, if approved. So don’t wait, apply today.

Your Intent To File A VA Claim | Veterans Affairs Find out how to notify us of your intent to file a claim for VA disability, pension, or DIC benefits.

There still is time... Under the PACT Act, millions of veterans who were exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances are now eligible for VA health care and monetary benefits. Although there is no deadline to apply for PACT Act-related benefits, there is urgency.

Most veterans and survivors who apply for benefits or submit an “Intent to File” by August 9, if granted, will have their benefits backdated to August 10, 2022, when the Act became law.

To encourage veterans to apply today, VA facilities are hosting a nationwide Summer VetFest. The VetFest will include more than 50 events across the country to inform veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors about the PACT Act.

These events will be casual summer gatherings featuring veterans, their families, veteran advocates, and the VA health care and benefits professionals who serve them.

https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/57852/ 😅

PACT Act Claims Clinic - Vancouver, WA | Outreach and events | Veterans Affairs PACT Act Claims Clinic on our VA Vancouver Campus

Heck yeah!
Veterans Guaranteed Cost-of-Living Allowance Adjustment
A new law guarantees that Veterans will receive a cost-of-living adjustment to VA compensation that is equal to the COLA applied to Social Security benefits.

Veterans set to see cost-of-living increase to their benefits - VA News A new law guarantees Veterans will receive a cost-of-living adjustment to VA compensation that is equal to the COLA applied to Social Security benefits.

Never Forget, Be Grateful

We must do better.

For Oregon’s mentally ill, ‘only open door is into jail’ Legislative leaders often say they don’t want to criminalize mental illness. But data reviewed by KOIN 6 News shows that is literally what they’re doing.

Well, there you have it then. The money quote:

“Around 10,000 people die a year waiting for disability,” Cokley said. “With long Covid, I only expect it to get worse.”

Long Covid disabled them. Then they met a 'broken' Social Security disability process | CNN Business Pushing through cognitive impairment, migraines and severe fatigue, Michaelene Carlton, 49, mustered up the energy last week to dial the Social Security Administration to speak to her newly appointed Social Security Disability Insurance case manager. She has left six messages, one every two weeks si...

Somebody just literally stole an 8 foot section of white picket fence and two posts from the front yard and dragged it down the street.

Had to chase after them until they dropped it while crossing Interstate Avenue, then carry it back to the office.

Many other useful tips in their newsletter and on their website..... Don’t be a pushover!

Authorized push payment fraud is a crime in which victims are manipulated into authorizing real-time payments to fraudsters, who typically use deception and impersonation to convince victims that they are trying to help. The tricksters use any number of guises to convince victims that there’s a problem with their accounts. The scam can start with fake invoices, tech support popups, fraud alerts purporting to be from companies you do business with, and other nefarious ruses. In late November, the FBI warned the public about “tech support scams” in which victims are coerced into allowing installation of remote desktop software on their computers that lets scammers monitor, manipulate and perform actions with the goal of gaining access to victims’ accounts. Often, victims unwittingly click on a link, such as in a fake invoice sent by text or email, that allows scammers to download the software to infect browsers and allow popups on computers that are not adequately protected with antivirus and malware prevention programs. The programs can cause the browser (and even the computer) to “freeze,” which is when the popup appears, offering tech support. If this happens to you, do a hard shut-down on the computer by holding down the power button, and then consult a reputable computer repair service. Do not, under any circumstances, call the number or click any links in the popup.

www.votervoice.net Authorized push payment fraud is a crime in which victims are manipulated into authorizing real-time payments to fraudsters, who typically use deception and impersonation to convince victims that they are trying to help. The tricksters use any number of guises to convince victims that there’s a pr...

From Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley -

This week is the Honoring Our PACT Act Week of Action, and to help Oregon veterans navigate through this new process, I want to make sure you’re aware of all the events and resources available to veterans who can and should benefit from PACT Act provisions. Information for these events can be found below and additional information about the PACT Act and how it may affect you can be found on the VA’s website, where you can also apply for benefits.

Veterans Affairs offices are set to begin processing most PACT Act-related benefits claims on January 1st, the earliest date possible. Don’t wait to apply, though! If you apply for PACT Act-related benefits before August 10th of next year, then your benefits will be backdated to August 10, 2022. To find a Veteran Services Officer by county to help work through your claims, please visit the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs.

The PACT Act And Your VA Benefits | Veterans Affairs The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. The PACT Act adds to the list of health conditions that we assume (or “presume”) are caused by exposure to these substances. This law helps us provide g...