{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"And of Course, World Peace","description":" We welcome members of the VFW Washington Office for a roundtable on advocacy, benefits delivery, and showing up for veterans where it matters most. Leaders from National Legislative Service and National Veteran Service discuss how frontline experience shapes VFW\u2019s work on Capitol Hill. The episode opens with updates from recent VFW congressional engagement, including a House roundtable on veterans\u2019 data protection and claims fraud tied to predatory practices and AI-generated nexus letters. The panel also reviews Nancy Springer\u2019s recent testimony on more than two dozen veterans-related bills focused on benefits reform, appeals modernization, and expanded access to care. The conversation turns to the VFW\u2019s Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) program, highlighting how accredited service officers help transitioning service members avoid mistakes, overpayments, and fraud. Real-world examples show how early engagement protects long-term benefits, health care access, and financial stability. The episode also looks beyond policy to leadership and service, featuring reflections from a Medal of Honor reception ahead of the Army\u2013Navy Game. Highlights from VFW\u2019s Army\u2013Navy tailgates underscore how visibility and camaraderie help connect the next generation of veterans to the organization. Links referenced in the episode: Read Nancy's testimony: https:\/\/www.vfw.org\/advocacy\/national-legislative-service\/congressional-testimony\/2025\/12\/pending-legislation-svac Watch the hearing: https:\/\/www.veterans.senate.gov\/2025\/12\/hearing-to-consider-pending-legislation?fbclid=IwY2xjawOxO5pleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFIOHZxd1c2MUR3bGxxYjdhc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhREq8WLceE7YTNMjQuhpHhC4OU5FaSX4MyRn0sYDFdH9CZ2NS42OBno2Zh5_aem_FbbWByegXlfHqXV-eRQO5Q Link to find a BDD rep: https:\/\/www.vfw.org\/assistance\/va-claims-separation-benefits\/pre-discharge-locations-and-contacts   Episode Highlights: 0:00 Intro and Roll Call 4:43 House roundtable on AI, cybersecurity, and veterans\u2019 data protection 8:52 Congressional testimony on 24 veterans-related bills 15:12 Reforming missed exams, appeals, and access to care 24:41 VFW legislative priorities and concurrent receipt 31:20 Medal of Honor reception and leadership reflections 42:16 Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) explained 44:08 AI-generated claims, fraud risks, and nexus letters 50:21 How and where transitioning service members can find help 59:07 The partnership between National Legislative Service and National Veteran Service 1:00:12 Army\u2013Navy Game tailgates and VFW visibility 1:15:30 Good of the Order \u2013 holiday reflections and closing thoughts For more information or to continue the conversation, please visit: Veterans of Foreign Wars Website VFW Podcast Page @VFWHQ on Twitter VFW on Facebook @RobCoutureVFW on Facebook Call 1-888-JOIN-VFW Today\u2019s VFW \u2014 Share Your #StillServing Story Sports Clips Help A Hero \u2014 Text HERO to 71777 to donate online   ","author_name":"#StillServing: The VFW Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/thevfwpodcast.libsyn.com\/website","html":"