New Details May Speed Benefits for Disabled Vets
Washington Bureau reports a federal program offering clearer forms to assist disabled veterans. The changes aim to shorten waits by simplifying paperwork and providing retroactive benefit years where applicable, with emphasis on reducing the backlog and easing access through streamlined requirements.
Veterans to get one year retroactive benefits via FDC program
The Department of Veterans Affairs will offer one year of retroactive benefits to veterans who file a Fully Developed Claim form. The initiative, pushed by the Obama administration, aims to shorten waits by collecting complete information up front.
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Park incident leads to limited charges for Texas man
In Lebanon, Warren County prosecutors say insufficient evidence supports a child abduction charge linked to a Kings Island incident. Rodney Grisham, 37, faces weapons under disability and drug possession counts after a July encounter with two boys and a fussy baby. Prosecutor Farnshell noted the alleged abduction did not occur. Grisham could face four years on the weapon and drug counts, while additional charges did not materialize.
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72 Year Old Man Dies Trapped in Fairfield Farm Silo
Fairfield police and emergency crews found a 72 year old man dead inside a corn silo at Groh Farms as it was being filled near noon Monday. Police expect asphyxiation to be the cause of death. autopsy results pending. The man’s relation to farm owners is to be release after autopsy.
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Barons Bus adds Oxford stop on Cincinnati to Detroit route
Barons Bus Lines expanded its Cincinnati to Detroit corridor with a new stop at Spring and Maple in Oxford starting June 8. The service offers online ticketing with plans for a local agent by the fall academic year, and connects through Greyhound stations to nationwide destinations.
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Bond set in Hamilton child death case
Dylan Tompkins, 20, appeared in Hamilton Municipal Court on a child endangering charge after 1-year-old Bryce Pelfrey died from head injuries following an incident on Marlon Drive. Police say the infant was squeezed and repeatedly slapped. bond was set at 150000 with possible upgraded charges under review by Prosecutor Michael Gmoser.
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