VFW Press Releases

1. Veterans Who Paid Trajector Medical for VA Disability Claim Assistance Should Act Now to File a Proof of Claim in Trajector's Bankruptcy

   Veterans who paid Trajector Medical, LLC, formerly known as Vet Comp & Pen Medical Consulting, LLC, for assistance obtaining or increasing their Department of Veterans Affairs disability benefits may have claims in Trajector's pending bankruptcy and should act promptly to protect their rights. The Bankruptcy Court initially established Oct. 1, 2026, as the General Claims Bar Date. The Bankruptcy Court granted an extension of that deadline to Oct. 31, 2026.

   On July 23, 2026, Trajector Medical, LLC, and affiliated companies filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida, Jacksonville Division. The cases are jointly administered under In re: Trajector Holdings, LLC, Case No. 3:26-bk-03286-JAB.

   Veterans Who Paid Trajector Medical May Have Claims

   Veterans who paid Trajector Medical for services related to obtaining or increasing VA disability benefits may have claims against Trajector Medical arising from those payments. This may include veterans who previously knew the company as Vet Comp & Pen Medical Consulting.

   A Proof of Claim is the document through which a veteran formally asserts a claim for money against Trajector Medical or another Trajector debtor. The bankruptcy filings indicate that approximately 180,000 disabled veterans and/or others receiving disability benefits may have potential claims against the Trajector bankruptcy estates.

   Filing a Proof of Claim Will Not Cause Veterans to Lose Their VA Disability Benefits

   Veterans should not be concerned that asserting a claim against Trajector Medical will cause them to lose their VA disability compensation.

   Filing a Proof of Claim in Trajector's bankruptcy, by itself, does not cancel, reduce, or otherwise alter a veteran's entitlement to VA disability benefits. The Proof of Claim simply asserts that the veteran may be owed money by Trajector Medical or another Trajector debtor. It does not seek to reopen or change the veteran's VA disability rating or underlying VA benefits award.

   Veterans Who Have Not Filed Should Act Immediately

   The Bankruptcy Court initially established Oct. 1, 2026, as the General Claims Bar Date. The parties agreed to a proposed thirty-day extension through Oct. 31, 2026, which was approved by the Bankruptcy Court. Veterans who have not yet submitted Proof of Claim should act promptly. No claims will be accepted after Oct. 31. Proofs of Claim may be submitted electronically through the Court-authorized bankruptcy claims administrator:

   Trajector Bankruptcy Website:
   https://www.veritaglobal.net/trajector

   The official bankruptcy notice also permits claims to be submitted to the Trajector Claims Processing Center, c/o KCC dba Verita, 222 N. Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 300, El Segundo, California 90245. The claims administrator may be reached at 888.249.2695 in the United States and Canada. Mailed claims must be received by the applicable deadline; mailing by that date is not sufficient.

   Veterans should not assume that Trajector's possession of their records, an outstanding balance Trajector contends is owed to it, or involvement in other litigation automatically protects their rights in the bankruptcy. Filing a Proof of Claim does not guarantee any recovery, but failing to file a required claim may affect a veteran's ability to recover from the Trajector bankruptcy estates. Follow the filing instructions for protecting personal information and avoid attaching unnecessary medical records.

   Important Legal Disclaimer

   This press release is provided for general informational purposes only and is not individualized legal advice. Whether a particular veteran has a claim, which Trajector entity is responsible for that claim, the amount of any claim, and whether a Proof of Claim is timely or otherwise valid depend on the veteran's individual circumstances and applicable orders of the Bankruptcy Court. Nothing in this release guarantees that any claim will be allowed or that any claimant will receive a recovery. Veterans with questions about their individual rights should consult qualified legal counsel. Filing a Proof of Claim in the Trajector bankruptcy does not, by itself, affect a veteran's entitlement to VA disability compensation.

2. Sport Clips Haircuts Invites Clients to Support Veterans' Futures During 13th Annual 'Help A Hero' Scholarship Campaign

   GEORGETOWN, Texas -Veteran-founded Sport Clips Haircuts is launching its 13th annual campaign for the VFW's "Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship" program, giving clients nationwide an opportunity to help veterans and service members pursue education and career goals after military service.

   The campaign runs Oct. 5 through Nov. 14, 2026, with donations accepted at participating Sport Clips locations. On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, participating stores will offer free haircuts to veterans and active-duty service members.

   Since the program began, Sport Clips, its clients, franchisees, team members, and product partners have helped raise nearly $17 million, funding more than 3,600 scholarships through the VFW Foundation for veterans and service members pursuing education and training for civilian careers.

   "As an Air Force veteran, I understand how important it is for those who have served to have opportunities to build what comes next," said Gordon Logan, founder and chairman of Sport Clips and a VFW Life member. "Help A Hero is about more than saying 'thank you' on Veterans Day. It is about investing in the lives of veterans and service members as they pursue an education, a career, and a future beyond their military service. Our clients have embraced this mission year after year, and their generosity is what makes these scholarships possible."

   "Every year, I meet veterans who did everything right, they served, they earned their education benefits, left the military and then watched those benefits run out before their degree was finished. That gap shouldn't cost a veteran their future," said VFW National Commander Cory Geisler. "Sport Clips Haircuts and their clients' generosity directly closes that gap for our veterans and military families. In today's economy, every dollar matters more than ever, and this support isn't just funding a scholarship, it's easing a real financial burden on families who have already given so much."

   This year, Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Landon Robinson, a 2026 U.S. Naval Academy graduate and Marine Corps second lieutenant, will help raise awareness for the campaign. Cincinnati selected Robinson in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft, and he is serving in the reserves while pursuing his professional football career.

   Help A Hero's impact is also reflected in this year's campaign through U.S. Army veteran Michael Ventura, a three-time scholarship recipient pursuing a Master of Fine Arts at Texas State University. Ventura served more than three years in the Army, including time in South Korea, before eventually settling in Austin to pursue education and a career in creative writing. He will graduate in fall 2027, after serving as a teaching assistant and teaching creative writing at the Hays County Jail, using writing as an outlet for others the way it became one for him.

   The VFW's "Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship" program provides up to $5,000 per semester toward tuition and fees for veterans and service members ranking E-5 and below. To learn more, apply for a scholarship, and find stores participating in this year's campaign, visit SportClips.com/Hero.

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   About Sport Clips Haircuts:Sport Clips Haircuts, founded in 1993 by U.S. Air Force veteran Gordon Logan, is a sports-themed haircare franchise specializing in haircuts for men and boys, with locations across the United States and Canada. Sport Clips supports veterans and service members through numerous programs, including its long-standing partnership with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation through the Sport Clips VFW Help A Hero Scholarship program. Sport Clips is also a proud partner of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership, offering professional stylists a stable, rewarding career path no matter where their military journey leads them. Learn more at SportClips.com.
   
   

3. The VFW Enters 127th Year Continuing the Fight for Veterans

   KANSAS CITY, Mo. -On Sept. 29 the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) proudly commemorates VFW Day, marking 127 years of unwavering service to America's veterans, service members, their families and communities. Founded on Sept. 29, 1899, the VFW has stood as the nation's most established major war veterans' service organization, built on the conviction that service to country doesn't end when the uniform comes off.

   What began with a small group of Spanish-American War and Philippine Insurrection veterans has grown into a network of more than 1.3 million members of the VFW and its Auxiliary. Today, that network carries forward two enduring commitments: fighting in Washington, D.C., for the benefits veterans have earned and showing up in communities across the country and around the world to give back. For 127 years, the VFW has been a voice for veterans and a force for good. Together we strengthen our communities and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

   That advocacy is on full display this year as Congress considers the Take Care of America's Veterans Act (TCAVA), a hastily-constructed veterans' omnibus package that includes a dangerous provision to cut future veterans' benefits. While the VFW has supported many of the bill's provisions in the past, the VFW has strongly and publicly opposed a measure that would offset new spending by cutting disability compensation and reducing VA disability ratings for conditions such as tinnitus and sleep apnea. VA estimates that these changes could cost veterans $57 billion over the next decade and affect as many as 1.5 million future veterans. More than 100 VFW advocates from 31 states converged on Washington this summer and worked to have the bill pulled from the House floor. Then, VFW advocates came to Washington again in the fall, successfully pushing the Major Richard Star Act discharge petition forward. The VFW and its advocates won't give up until Congress strips this offset provision from TCAVA and funds the Major Richard Star Act in full from a source that does not come at veterans' expense.

   That same resolve carries into VFW Posts and Auxiliaries nationwide through Still Serving, the organization's year-round reminder that combat boots are not required to serve one's community. In fiscal year 2026 alone, VFW Day of Service brought veterans together for more than 2,570 community service events across all 50 states and 15 countries and territories - a 543% increase in participation since the program began in 2022. From building beds for children in need to preserving historic battlefields and hosting free clinics for military families, veterans are proving daily that their commitment to service continues long after receiving their DD-214.

   The VFW's legacy of advocacy - from helping to establish the Department of Veterans Affairs to championing the GI Bill and expanding VA health care - is what fuels today's fight to ensure veterans transition successfully into civilian life, gain timely access to VA care and are never asked to shoulder the cost of their own earned benefits. As the VFW marks this milestone, Posts and Auxiliaries worldwide are honoring VFW Day with ceremonies, open houses and community service projects, reaffirming a mission that has never changed: to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with every generation of America's veterans for the next 127 years and beyond.

4. The VFW Remembers Our POWs and MIAs

   KANSAS CITY, Mo. -On this National POW/MIA Recognition Day, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) solemnly renews its sacred commitment to the Americans who have not returned home. Since World War I, more than 142,000 Americans have endured the unspeakable hardships of captivity as prisoners of war, and less than 81,000 service members remain missing and unaccounted for from conflicts dating back to World War II.

   Our nation's service members have long carried a simple promise into battle: never leave a fallen comrade behind. That promise does not expire with the passing of time, and it cannot be diminished by the distance of decades. Behind every name is a life, a story and a family that has carried the weight of uncertainty for generations. The VFW stands firmly beside the families who continue to wait for answers and remains committed to ensuring America keeps faith with those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

   The VFW is a steadfast supporter of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) and its vital mission to recover, identify and repatriate our missing. But this mission is a race against time. The work is difficult, but every recovery and identification brings one more family a measure of peace and fulfills one more part of our nation's promise.

   That is why the VFW will continue to urge Congress to provide DPAA with the full funding and resources necessary to carry out this sacred mission. We will continue advocating for the diplomatic access, research, recovery operations and partnerships necessary to bring our missing home.

   On National POW/MIA Recognition Day, and every day, the more than 1.3 million members of the VFW and its Auxiliary will keep the POW/MIA flag flying, the candle of hope burning and our commitment will remain unwavering. We will not rest until they are all accounted for.

5. Happy 79th Birthday, United States Air Force

   KANSAS CITY, Mo. -On Sept. 18, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) joins a grateful nation in celebrating the 79th birthday of the United States Air Force and honoring the generations of airmen whose service and sacrifice have helped defend America at home and around the world.

   Born from the U.S. Army Air Forces, the Air Force was established on Sept. 18, 1947, with the signing of the National Security Act of 1947. In the nearly eight decades since, airmen have built a proud legacy of courage, innovation and excellence while answering the nation's call in times of war and peace.

   From defending America's skies, and delivering troops and supplies across the globe to conducting intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions, providing humanitarian assistance and maintaining America's strategic deterrence, the men and women of the Air Force perform critical missions every day.

   Behind every aircraft launched, mission completed and life saved are airmen who have committed themselves to something greater than themselves. Many have made the ultimate sacrifice, while others carry with them the visible and unseen costs of service. All are part of a legacy that generations of American airmen have built since 1947.

   The more than 1.3 million members of the VFW and its Auxiliary salute our nation's airmen currently serving today and all those who came before them. We are grateful for your courage, your sacrifice and your continued commitment to defending our nation.

   Happy 79th birthday, Air Force!