Veterans of Foreign Wars, District 5, Department of Tennessee

02/26/2026

More about the Medication Impact rule rescission.

Official change can be found here: Change to 38 CFR 4:10 The VA has officially rescinded the interim final rule on "Evaluative Rating: Impact of Medication," and I want to take a moment to recognize the veteran service organizations that made their voices heard and helped make that happen. When the

02/26/2026

The Medication Impact rule concerning benefits has been reascended, and becomes effective formally on Friday, February 27.

The rule is rescinded! After intense pressure from the veteran community, to include VFW National Commander Carol Whitmore, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will officially rescind its disability rating rule change. We thank VA for listening to all of us. https://bit.ly/4sxvEWv

02/22/2026

Go to the Action Corps section of National's site to message your elected officials on this issue!

This isn’t about policy language. It’s about people.

If the Major Richard Star Act would change your life, even by one dollar, tell us how. Your story puts real faces behind this legislation. That’s what moves Congress.

Share your story here: https://bit.ly/49dxdls

02/19/2026

Hear the VFW Voice of Democracy 2025 Tennessee winner here!

Listen to your state's winning essay from the VFW's Voice of Democracy competition.

01/08/2026

The goals of our organization for our elected leaders...

The VFW’s 2026 Priority Goals are in. We’re committed to ensuring members of Congress and meet the obligation to our nation’s veterans, service members, survivors and military families. This includes opposing any effort to cut or reduce veteran benefits.

Learn about our top legislative initiatives: https://www.vfw.org/advocacy/national-legislative-service

01/02/2026

From all the officers, Happy New Year!

Wishing you a happy and healthy New Year! May 2026 be our best year yet.

12/25/2025

From the Commander in Chief, and all Department officers,
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

12/02/2025

Mark your calendars for Dec. 3rd... and watch!

🔔 Don’t miss it: VFW National Legislative Service Director Kristina Keenan will testify before the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, defending veterans’ earned benefits and outlining exactly where these bills get it right and where they miss the mark. 🎯 Veterans deserve truth-driven policy.

👉 We’ll see you in-person or you can join us live this Wednesday! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5qPh0ahIxs

11/11/2025

Veterans, your sacrifices will not be forgotten! 🇺🇸

VFW honors Veterans Day by saluting all service members, acknowledging military families, and vowing to advocate for pay and support amidst financial hardships like the government shutdown.

11/10/2025

Happy 250th to our Marine Corps Brothers and Sisters!

The VWF proudly joins a grateful nation in celebrating the U.S. Marine Corps 250th Birthday, honoring 250 years of distinguished service, unwavering sacrifice and the enduring legacy of the world’s premier expeditionary fighting force.

10/12/2025

Help spread the word, get your shirts at the VFW store...

Telling lawmakers to isn't a request — it's a demand. Join us in this mission and grab your limited-edition shirt, now on sale for only $20! https://bit.ly/4mYXO9E