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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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I have been trying to get my Medical Records for years, the VA in Los Angeles received them several years ago from the National Records Archives Depart. However, the VA in Los Angeles states that they do not have them. What course of action does a veteran have when this occurs?
Rebecca Brenen
Sir, if you, or your authorized representative, are requesting VA records pertaining to yourself (i.e. VA claims records, Military Medical Records, etc.), this is considered a Privacy Act request. To request records of this nature, your request must contain a wet signature and your social security number. Submit your request to the VA Claims Intake Center at:
Department of Veterans Affairs
P.O. Box 4444
Janesville, WI 53547-4444
Fax: [login to see]
DID: [login to see]
To check the status of your request please contact the Centralized Support Division (CSD):
Customer Service: [login to see]
National Call Center: [login to see]
Fax: [login to see]
If you seek other benefits records maintained by the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) to include Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment, Insurance, Loan Guaranty or Education Service, records regarding an ancestor who was a veteran, you must submit your request to the VBA Central Office.
Department of Veterans Affairs
P.O. Box 4444
Janesville, WI 53547-4444
Fax: [login to see]
DID: [login to see]
To check the status of your request please contact the Centralized Support Division (CSD):
Customer Service: [login to see]
National Call Center: [login to see]
Fax: [login to see]
If you seek other benefits records maintained by the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) to include Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment, Insurance, Loan Guaranty or Education Service, records regarding an ancestor who was a veteran, you must submit your request to the VBA Central Office.
PO2 Luther Bell
My concern is not what steps to take to get my records, it is what can the LA VA Regional Office do to find my records that was sent to them
My Mother-in-law is the widow of a Korean War vet. She now lives with us for her care. We applied on her behalf for A&A since she is 100% disabled. The VA in Oakland has lost the records and it was never processed. Can this be back-dated and can anyone assist?
MSgt Adam Castillo
Please contact me at [login to see] and ask for a VPAN rep and we will see how we can obtain those documents with the aid of our VSO.
Not a single question is being answered as far as I can tell and I am here & watching the website closely on October 21st, at 11-12 PM... What is going on?
SrA (Join to see)
Hi LTC (Join to see) - You can view the latest responses by refreshing the page from whatever web browser you're using.
Planning to be a Full Time RVer this year, but that means I will be away from my home VA medical center. How do I get to see a VA doctor for my annual check ups or get my meds. VA scripts used to have the ability to list a temporary address, but that has been removed (at least this is what IO was told). So, how do people who travel full time see a doctor and get their medication? Thanks
MSgt Adam Castillo
What has worked for me in the past is using the platform Myhealthyvet. Are you familiar with this platform?
I have have had a combined rating of 60% for two conditions going on ~15 years. If I add new disabilities, will my existing rated conditions need to be reassessed?
I don't want to risk a lower rating by having my existing conditions reassessed but want to be compensated for all of my conditions. Will my longstanding conditions be reassessed if I file to add two new conditions?
Thank you
KJ
I don't want to risk a lower rating by having my existing conditions reassessed but want to be compensated for all of my conditions. Will my longstanding conditions be reassessed if I file to add two new conditions?
Thank you
KJ
Jeanette Gilles
Cpl Karl Jones, this is a great question. I would recommend that you reach out to your county VSO and discuss the process, they can assist you in determining next steps. Use this link to find your VSO https://www.nacvso.org/directory/directory_5.aspx
Pamela Redwine
Hi if you have new disabilities, i would certainly file a claim. I would certainly call so we can look at your specific situation. You can make an appointment with the LA office at the following link and we will call you back. https://app.waitwhile.com/lists/vba-departmentofvete/join
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I have entitlement funds remaining on my VA Loan - I want to purchase another home - Are there any restrictions with me using remaining funds to purchase a new home in Orange County CA? I'm currently living in OC in a Condo with my VA Loan. Please
advise
advise
Pamela Redwine
https://www.va.gov/opa/publications/benefits_book/2021_Federal_Benefits_for_Veterans_Dependents_and_Survivors.pdf Please review the Federal Benefits Book. The number for home loans is in the front flap and there is a section in the book on home loan information. This resource should assist with getting your specific question answered.
When will all components of the VA begin adhering to the Social Security Fraud Prevention Act of 2017, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 (Sec. 240), and 38 CFR 1.575 regarding the migration away from using full SSNs as unique identifiers for verification (especially over the phone)? And, when will VA PCRs be provided the training, access to information, and abilities to adequately respond to veteran's questions? Why is it that VA decision makers hide from the consequences of their poorly conceived process, procedure, and policy decisions only to let unqualified and untrained individuals field phone calls and questions from frustrated veterans? When will I be able to get actionable answers to specific questions instead of statements like "I don't know what to tell you", "take it up with your congressperson", or "I'm looking at the same information you are, so what do you want me to say"?
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