We honor the brave men and women who were wounded in combat or gave their last full measure and made the ultimate sacrifice on our behalf. Created by General George Washington on Aug. 7, 1782 to recognize a soldier’s meritorious action, the Purple Heart is our nation’s oldest decoration. We owe our veterans a debt that we can never repay. It is due to countless lives selflessly lived and lost in defense of our country that we can stand today, free and grateful.
The sacrifice and value of our veterans cannot be overstated and many times attempts to file for benefits or compensation by our veterans results in frustration and delays. Working with veterans whose claims have gone beyond the expected time frame for processing is taken seriously at my office. My staff works diligently with liaisons and county veteran service offices to provide necessary or missing paperwork to the VA or to obtain status updates for our veterans. While we cannot guarantee a favorable outcome, or compel an agency to decide an issue contrary to established rules and regulations, we can be a connection between you and the VA to confirm your claim has not slipped through the cracks. Since January, our office has been pleased to work with veterans whose claims or appeals have been completed favorably, resulting in over $1 million in compensation, pension or retroactive payments. If you need assistance with a federal agency issue, call our district office at 352-241-9220.
Congressman Daniel Webster represents The Villages in the U.S. House of Representatives.
