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On October 21st, 11-12 PM PT, VA and community experts will be here to answer your questions on benefits, claims, and peer-to-peer support services. Type your questions in now!
You can ask questions to the following people:
» BG Mike Eastman - Advisor, ETS Sponsorship
» Justin Monk - VP of Government Affairs, Student Veterans of America
» SGT Jim Zenner - Veteran Peer Access Network, LA County Department of Mental Health
» Rebecca Brenen - VSCM, LA VA Regional Office
» SPC Kathy Cash - Certified Peer Specialist, HUD VASH Program
» Erin O'Rourke - Operations Associate, Team Rubicon
» Jeanette Gilles - Deputy Director Community Integration, America’s Warrior Partnership
» MSgt Adam Castillo - Program Manager, Veteran Peer Access Network (VPAN)
» Coleton Whitaker - Director of Programs, Elizabeth Dole Foundation
» Staci H. - Senior Manager of Volunteers and Partnerships, Blue Star Families
» Melissa Comeau - Director, American Red Cross Military Veteran Caregiver Network
» Natalie Souza - AVSCM, LA VA Regional Office
» Danielle Bracco - Director of Operations, ETS Sponsorship Program
» 1SG Zelda Davis - Management Analyst, VA
» CPL Lance Iunker - CalVet LINC, San Diego
» Pamela Redwine - Coach, Public Contact, LA Regional Office, VA
You can ask questions to the following people:
» BG Mike Eastman - Advisor, ETS Sponsorship
» Justin Monk - VP of Government Affairs, Student Veterans of America
» SGT Jim Zenner - Veteran Peer Access Network, LA County Department of Mental Health
» Rebecca Brenen - VSCM, LA VA Regional Office
» SPC Kathy Cash - Certified Peer Specialist, HUD VASH Program
» Erin O'Rourke - Operations Associate, Team Rubicon
» Jeanette Gilles - Deputy Director Community Integration, America’s Warrior Partnership
» MSgt Adam Castillo - Program Manager, Veteran Peer Access Network (VPAN)
» Coleton Whitaker - Director of Programs, Elizabeth Dole Foundation
» Staci H. - Senior Manager of Volunteers and Partnerships, Blue Star Families
» Melissa Comeau - Director, American Red Cross Military Veteran Caregiver Network
» Natalie Souza - AVSCM, LA VA Regional Office
» Danielle Bracco - Director of Operations, ETS Sponsorship Program
» 1SG Zelda Davis - Management Analyst, VA
» CPL Lance Iunker - CalVet LINC, San Diego
» Pamela Redwine - Coach, Public Contact, LA Regional Office, VA
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Why is it so difficult for disabled homeless Veterans to be given the task of filling out the Non-Service Related Pension Benefit Application. This product is much to difficult for the average Joe to figure out what can be done to help them
Melissa Comeau
Hello SP6 Arnel Basay Thank you for joining us today. There are many resources to support Veteran employment but 2 of my favorites are Hiring Our Heroes. https://www.hiringourheroes.org/ and Hire Heroes USA https://www.hireheroesusa.org/
Hiring Our Heroes connects the military community—service members, military spouses, and veterans—with American businesses to create economic opportunity and a strong and diversified workforce.
SGT Jim Zenner
SP6 Arnel Basay Los Angeles has a couple really good options specific to LA. US Vets CDI Jennifer Delatte [login to see] and JVS AJCC MSgt Adam Castillo
SPC Kathy Cash
Thank you for joining SP6 Arnel Basay! You may also request support from a Peer Specialist to assist you in locating employment resources. Veterans may request a referral for peer support services from their VA health care provider. To find VA mental health services near you, access the VA facilities locator.
If peer support services for a specific mental health condition are not available directly at the VA medical center, Veterans may be referred to peer support services found in their communities.
If peer support services for a specific mental health condition are not available directly at the VA medical center, Veterans may be referred to peer support services found in their communities.
Does California still offer free tuition for depends to go to college?
How are stated order and federal points affect retairement?
Thank you!
How are stated order and federal points affect retairement?
Thank you!
Melissa Comeau
Hello SPC (Join to see) Thank you for being with us today. CalVet offers some good information on the College Fee Waiver for dependents check it out here https://www.calvet.ca.gov/VetServices/pages/college-fee-waiver.aspx
How long does it take to process a claim? Why does it take too long to get a result/decision?
Melissa Comeau
Hello PO2 Fidel Santiago I found this information from the VA website. 142.8 days=Average number of days to complete disability-related claims in September 2021
https://www.va.gov/disability/after-you-file-claim/
https://www.va.gov/disability/after-you-file-claim/
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Pamela Redwine
Hello, our average claim processing time is about 125 days. As we process each case , the number of conditions you claim could add additional time. We processed over 50,000 claims last FY in 120.8 days in Los Angeles alone.
I lost my UI ramondly with out notice. Can someone explain how this happens and how they can do this with out notifying you. I take several narcotic medications and abviously can not work. Help !!!!!
Rebecca Brenen
Sir, Please reach out to us at the LA VA Regional Office we will be happy to go over your benefits and assist you with submitting additional claims. You can make an appointment to speak with one of our team members:
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Sorry that I'm having difficulty creating an account here. I apologize if I have posted this question twice.
Hello and thanks for the opportunity to ask a question. I'm a 75-year old U.S. Army veteran who was honorably discharged in 1968. To this day I have disabilities related to my time in the Army. Sadly, for me, I'm among too many veterans whose medical and other records were either lost and destroyed. Every decade or so, I kick-around a claim of "service-connection", but I end up being being discouraged by the lack of actions by the DAV on my behalf. So, I basically give up ... and then I try again. I have always thought that the DAV was supposed to advocate for veterans. Well, the reality is that I might go to my grave without seeing any advocacy on my behalf. A couple decades ago, I sought private lawyers to help me with my claims, but lawyers want medical records, and my records are lost/missing ... or..? I served and I need help, hopefully before I die. How can I get help, please? Thanks again.
John P. Jones (US56693958) email: [login to see]
Hello and thanks for the opportunity to ask a question. I'm a 75-year old U.S. Army veteran who was honorably discharged in 1968. To this day I have disabilities related to my time in the Army. Sadly, for me, I'm among too many veterans whose medical and other records were either lost and destroyed. Every decade or so, I kick-around a claim of "service-connection", but I end up being being discouraged by the lack of actions by the DAV on my behalf. So, I basically give up ... and then I try again. I have always thought that the DAV was supposed to advocate for veterans. Well, the reality is that I might go to my grave without seeing any advocacy on my behalf. A couple decades ago, I sought private lawyers to help me with my claims, but lawyers want medical records, and my records are lost/missing ... or..? I served and I need help, hopefully before I die. How can I get help, please? Thanks again.
John P. Jones (US56693958) email: [login to see]
Natalie Souza
PVT John Jones- Please reach out to us at the LA VA Regional Office we will be happy to go over any benefits you may be eligible for. You can make an appointment to speak with one of our team members:
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Today mark the end of EMERGENCY covid vaccine. What is the VA stand on this?
I need help I'm 100 percent Service connected. But 70 percent disability. Want add more disability PTSD Sleep apnea arthritis .
Pamela Redwine
Hello, You will need to file a claim for the additional disabilities. You can do so at http://www.va.gov once you get signed up or you can fill out a va form 536ez for all new conditions and fax it to [login to see] or you can make a appointment with the Los Angeles Regional Office and we will call you back at https://app.waitwhile.com/lists/vba-departmentofvete/join
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