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Sixty thousand VA disability claims are now under court order to be reviewed is your among them? Listen in to hear what is happening from the VA Senior Management Advisor, Office of Field Operations, Rashmi Matarese.
Season 2 Episode 26
Sixty thousand claims are under mandatory review due to a court order and the passing of the Blue Water Navy bill by congress. Rashmi talks with Bill…
4 years, 6 months ago
As always the Disabled American Veterans Commander Butch Whitehead is full of useful information. Here he again talks to the services DAV provides to members and non members alike, but he also previews the national convention.
Season 2 Episode 25
DAV National Commander Whitehead discusses the mission of the DAV and how Veterans and their families can get help in multiple ways from the organiz…
4 years, 6 months ago
Cataract Surgery. Forty years of wearing glass washed away with two relatively painless surgeries, back to back in just over three weeks. Listen in to hear how this surgery might help you.
Season 2 Episode 24
Dr. Jacqueline Scott, a board-certified ophthalmologist, discusses the condition we know as cataracts and walks us through how they develop and what…
4 years, 7 months ago
Director Joe Battle a 38 year veteran of the VA gives us an overview. What are the various sections under the VA and what are their responsibilities to you, the veteran and your family
Season 2 Episode 23
Director Joe Battle returns to the James A Haley Veterans Hospital after spending the last 8 months on temporary assignment directing Region 7 of the…
4 years, 7 months ago
If you paid the VA deductibles you may be able to file to get them back or if necessary you can get assistance when you owe the government money, Here is How!
Season 2 Episode 22
Jason Hoge, Director of Operations for the Debt Management Center in St. Paul, MN. discusses VA debt. If you happen to be someone who owes the VA mo…
4 years, 7 months ago
It is not your Father's GI Bill it is expanded and modernized. You can train for almost any occupation and be assured the school you are attending is meeting State and VBA standards. Listen to see what is offered.
Season 2 Episode 21
Charmain Bogue, is the Executive Director of the Veterans Benefits Administration Education Service in Washington DC. Director Bogue administers the …
4 years, 7 months ago
Take a few minutes to listen in on this discussion of Dental Services provided by the VA. You might just find you are eligible or at least the proper way to verify eligibility.
Season 2 Episode 20
If you are already going to the VA for your health care, have you ever checked on your eligibility for Dental Care? Too many veterans just assume tha…
4 years, 8 months ago
Two communities worked together to provide transportation for veterans needing rides for medical appointments. Learn how yours can do the same thing.
Season 2 Episode 19
On the east side of Tampa Bay several communities have banded together to help ensure veterans have access to both the James A Haley VA Hospital (up …
4 years, 8 months ago
VA Volunteer ServIces has a new name, the Center for Development and Civic Engagement. New name but still doing the same important job. Learn about the opportunities to continue service to you nation and to the vets that need your help. Listen in.
Season 2 Episode 18
While the Volunteer Services Department in the VA has a brand-new name, it still provides the same great service to our veterans and other stakeholde…
4 years, 8 months ago
Guide dogs are specially bred and expensive to train but there is a organization that will provide a service dog to veterans in need at no cost. Listen in while Lauren Davis, Trng Mgr, Service Dog Program for the Southeastern Guide Dogs
Season 2 Episode 17
Southeastern Guide Dogs is one of the most respected supplier of guide dogs for the blind in the world. They have a lesser-known program that provide…
4 years, 8 months ago