VFW's Ryan Galluci to Testify on the Hill

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⚖️ VFW Fights for Veterans' Rights

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States

Your voice in Washington D.C. defending the VA disability system that serves those who served

🎯 Senate Hearing: Putting Veterans First

The U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs is examining whether the current VA Disability System is keeping its promise to America's veterans.

📅 October 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET
📍 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Room G50

VFW Executive Director Testifies

Ryan Gallucci represents 1.4 million VFW members before Congress

Critical Testimony for Veterans' Future

Why This Hearing Matters to YOU

🎖️ VFW Representative

Ryan Gallucci

Title: Executive Director, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States

Mission: Ensuring the VA Disability System serves veterans with the dignity, efficiency, and support they've earned through service to our nation.

The Question Before Congress:

"Is the Current VA Disability System Keeping Its Promise?"

What's At Stake:

  • Your Benefits: The efficiency and fairness of disability claims processing
  • Your Timeline: How long veterans wait for decisions on their claims
  • Your Support: Quality of care and compensation for service-connected disabilities
  • Your Voice: VFW fights for improvements based on real veteran experiences
  • Your Future: Recommendations that will shape VA policy for years to come

Other Witnesses Include:

  • The Honorable Cheryl Mason - Inspector General, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Jeremy Villanueva - Paralyzed Veterans of America
  • Jon Retzer - Disabled American Veterans
  • Lt. Col. Daniel M. Gade, PhD - U.S. Army (Ret.)
  • Elizabeth Curda - Government Accountability Office

📖 Read the VFW Testimony

See exactly what Ryan Gallucci is telling Congress on behalf of veterans like you. The full testimony, hearing details, and witness statements are available now.

🔗 Read Full VFW Testimony 📞 Call VFW: 1.888.JOIN.VFW

Why VFW Advocacy Matters

🛡️ Your Strongest Advocate

With 1.4 million members, the VFW is the largest organization of combat veterans. When we speak, Congress listens. Ryan Gallucci's testimony carries the weight of every veteran's experience.

VFW's Track Record:

  • Instrumental in creating the original GI Bill
  • Led the fight for VA healthcare improvements
  • Successfully advocated for PACT Act and burn pit exposure recognition
  • Helped establish concurrent receipt of military retirement and VA disability
  • Continues fighting for fair disability ratings and timely claims processing

📞 Questions About the VA Disability System?

VFW National Headquarters:

Phone: 1.888.JOIN.VFW (1.888.564.6839)

Website: www.vfw.org

U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs:

Majority: (202) 224-9126

Minority: (202) 224-2074

Need Help with Your VA Claim?

VFW Service Officers provide FREE assistance with disability claims, appeals, and navigating the VA system.

🤝 Join the Fight

This hearing is just one battle in the ongoing fight to ensure veterans receive the benefits they've earned. The VFW needs your voice, your story, and your support.

💪 Together, we ensure the VA keeps its promise to America's veterans
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