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Veterans ’ Legacy Foundation

Veterans ’ Legacy Foundation. Veterans’ Legacy Foundation. Established February 2010 Created by military veterans 501(c)3, Non-Profit Foundation Support veterans in North Carolina Currently all volunteer staff. NC Statistics. NC has over 790,000 registered veterans.

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Veterans ’ Legacy Foundation

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  1. Veterans’ Legacy Foundation

  2. Veterans’ Legacy Foundation Established February 2010 Created by military veterans 501(c)3, Non-Profit Foundation Support veterans in North Carolina Currently all volunteer staff

  3. NC Statistics NC has over 790,000 registered veterans. Does not include non-registered veterans or families of former veterans. The veteran population varies from county to county.

  4. Assistance Veterans/families seek assistance from VA representatives and Congressional members. The burden of proof remains with the veteran or their family. Option was to submit the request to the specific service BCMR.

  5. Historical Research Family members unaware of their veteran’s military service Little or no documentation Unaware of where to obtain the information

  6. Veteran Awards Military awards are not always submitted properly and some actually get lost within the military awards system. Veterans feel they were not properly recognized. Regulations require the submission to be made within 2 years

  7. Documentation Correction Veteran received an award(s) and not recorded on their discharge form. Veteran/family did not realize additional eligibility of awards. NPRC 1973 Fire

  8. Changes 1996 NDAA waived the limitation was lifted however required the submission to made through a member of Congress. Change also noted in Title 10 U.S.C. section 1130. Requirements and burden of proof unchanged

  9. Foundation Services Historical military research Medal submission Record correction Promote veteran service documentation Claim support

  10. Before Foundation Creation Volunteer research since 2000 Assisted with the recognition of 23 veterans within and around Harnett Co. Post-Desert Storm, Korea, WWII and WWI 14 open case working 2 to 3 at a time. Research time: 1 ½ to 2 ½ years

  11. After Foundation Creation Assist veterans throughout NC Open and completed cases increased Additional volunteer researchers Increased turn around times VSO and Congressional support

  12. What VLF will do Research unit history. Research and obtain supporting documents, statements, and recommendations. Prepare submission package IAW. Submit package to appropriate Member of Congress.

  13. What VLF will do (cont) Obtain any available follow-up requirements. Digitize all documentation. Assist in ceremony preparation

  14. Looking Forward Funding needs Beyond NC VA recognition

  15. Closing Statement VLF augments VSOs and Congressional Staffs The process is not unique. Dedicated to serve veterans and families

  16. Veterans’ Legacy Foundation Questions

  17. Current Cases Post Persian Gulf - 1 Post Vietnam -3 Vietnam - 19 Korea – 5 Post WWII - 2 WWII -33 WWI -1 Pre-WWI -2 66 open cases involving 70 veterans

  18. Veterans’ Legacy Foundation “Preserving and promoting the legacy of honorable veteran service…”

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