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California Veterans! Do You Have Health and Benefits Questions? Ask Questions Now!
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On August 11th, 11AM - 12PM PT, VA and community experts will be here to answer your questions on benefits and claims. Type your questions in now!
You can ask questions to the following people:
» Pamela Redwine - Coach Public Contact, LA Regional Office, VA
» 1SG Zelda Davis - Management Analyst, VA
» SP6 Calvin Payne - Outreach Coordinator, VA
» Sgt Jay Dalrymple - Director, National Cemetery Scheduling Office
» Sgt Christopher Vidaurre - Senior Program Manager, Veterans and Military Families, George W. Bush Presidential Center
» SGT Lauren Augustine - Vice President Government Affairs, SVA
» Melissa Comeau - Director, American Red Cross Military Veteran Caregiver Network
» Coleton Whitaker - Senior Director of Programs, Elizabeth Dole Foundation
» Jay Gorman - Psychologist, VA
» Natalie Souza - Assistant Veteran Service Center Manager, LA Regional Office
» Rebecca Brenen - Veterans Service Center Manager, LA Regional Office
» Kris Lord - Associate Director, Team Red White & Blue
» LCpl Samuel Griffin - Outreach and Mental Health Services Manger, CalVet
» Daniel Young - Supervisory Program Analyst, National Cemetery Administration
» Jonathan Smith - Benefits Assistant Coach, VBA
» SrA Phillip Chaidez - Mental Health Clinical Supervisor, Veteran Peer Access Network
» Ben Gales - Local Interagency Network Coordinator
The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet):
The California Department of Veterans Affairs works to serve California veterans and their families. With nearly 1.6 million veterans living in the State, CalVet strives to ensure that its veterans of every era and their families get the state and federal benefits and services they have earned and deserve as a result of selfless and honorable military service. CalVet strives to serve veterans and their families with dignity and compassion and to help them achieve their highest quality of life.
Veteran Peer Access Network (VPAN):
A community driven support network serving veterans and their families helping them navigate and link to L.A. County departments, non-profits, the VA, and L.A. City programs. VPAN helps veterans navigate complicated systems by connecting them to a “battle buddy” and linking them to needed resources such as mental health, substance misuse support, housing, workforce development and employment, healthcare, education, legal and other miscellaneous services.
RallyPoint Answers and Discussion Conduct: https://rly.pt/33ySsg0
You can ask questions to the following people:
» Pamela Redwine - Coach Public Contact, LA Regional Office, VA
» 1SG Zelda Davis - Management Analyst, VA
» SP6 Calvin Payne - Outreach Coordinator, VA
» Sgt Jay Dalrymple - Director, National Cemetery Scheduling Office
» Sgt Christopher Vidaurre - Senior Program Manager, Veterans and Military Families, George W. Bush Presidential Center
» SGT Lauren Augustine - Vice President Government Affairs, SVA
» Melissa Comeau - Director, American Red Cross Military Veteran Caregiver Network
» Coleton Whitaker - Senior Director of Programs, Elizabeth Dole Foundation
» Jay Gorman - Psychologist, VA
» Natalie Souza - Assistant Veteran Service Center Manager, LA Regional Office
» Rebecca Brenen - Veterans Service Center Manager, LA Regional Office
» Kris Lord - Associate Director, Team Red White & Blue
» LCpl Samuel Griffin - Outreach and Mental Health Services Manger, CalVet
» Daniel Young - Supervisory Program Analyst, National Cemetery Administration
» Jonathan Smith - Benefits Assistant Coach, VBA
» SrA Phillip Chaidez - Mental Health Clinical Supervisor, Veteran Peer Access Network
» Ben Gales - Local Interagency Network Coordinator
The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet):
The California Department of Veterans Affairs works to serve California veterans and their families. With nearly 1.6 million veterans living in the State, CalVet strives to ensure that its veterans of every era and their families get the state and federal benefits and services they have earned and deserve as a result of selfless and honorable military service. CalVet strives to serve veterans and their families with dignity and compassion and to help them achieve their highest quality of life.
Veteran Peer Access Network (VPAN):
A community driven support network serving veterans and their families helping them navigate and link to L.A. County departments, non-profits, the VA, and L.A. City programs. VPAN helps veterans navigate complicated systems by connecting them to a “battle buddy” and linking them to needed resources such as mental health, substance misuse support, housing, workforce development and employment, healthcare, education, legal and other miscellaneous services.
RallyPoint Answers and Discussion Conduct: https://rly.pt/33ySsg0
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Melissa Comeau
Thank you for joining today :)
My name is Christopher Vidaurre, I am the Senior Program Manager at the George W. Bush Institute. I am here on behalf of the Veterans Wellness Alliance to share “Check-In”
Check-In is a first-of-its-kind network that unites peer-led organizations and service providers to connect veterans and their families efficiently and empathetically with high-quality care for mental and brain health services. Please feel free to ask me any questions regarding “Check-In” or on the Veterans Wellness Alliance. Or you can visit our website at: veterancheckin.org
Check-In is a first-of-its-kind network that unites peer-led organizations and service providers to connect veterans and their families efficiently and empathetically with high-quality care for mental and brain health services. Please feel free to ask me any questions regarding “Check-In” or on the Veterans Wellness Alliance. Or you can visit our website at: veterancheckin.org
PO3 Matthew Campbell
Thank you Chris for being with us today! Appreciate GWB Institute and all the work you do to meet folks where their at through Check-In.
1SG Zelda Davis
Hello Chris! Its a pleasure to meet you!! Thank you for your organizations support for Veterans!!!
Sgt Christopher Vidaurre
PO3 Matthew Campbell - Thank you Matthew. We are always happy to be around others who have the same mission.
Sgt Christopher Vidaurre
1SG Zelda Davis - Zelda it is a pleasure to meet you as well. We are always happy help.
Thanks for joining us! What would you say is the most underutilized benefit or resource of SoCal veterans?
Melissa Comeau
HN Jon Mann I am very sorry to hear this. I am sharing the Hero Care Resource Directory with you. There are at least 800 resources for every zip code. There are Housing resources that may be able to help. https://herocare.auntbertha.com/
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Good afternoon! My name is Zelda Davis with the Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Employment Program (VEP). Our office advocates and supports Veterans, transitioning Service members and military spouses find employment opportunities in VA. Please visit our VA for Vets website at [login to see] for additional employment, training and resource information.
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HELLO, I NEED HELP WITH MY BENEFITS CLAIM.
I WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT HOW TO GET AN APPOINTMENT WITH A BENEFITS SPECIALIST TO ASSIST ME WITH MY CLAIM PROCESS.
I AM CLOSEST TO THE OFFICE IN LOS ANGELES CA, WILSHIRE OFFICE.
THANK YOU
I WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT HOW TO GET AN APPOINTMENT WITH A BENEFITS SPECIALIST TO ASSIST ME WITH MY CLAIM PROCESS.
I AM CLOSEST TO THE OFFICE IN LOS ANGELES CA, WILSHIRE OFFICE.
THANK YOU
Pamela Redwine
https://vets.force.com/VAVERA/s/ You can make a virtual phone appointment for Los Angeles and we will call you and answer any questions you may have. We are able to take claims over the phone as well.
Amn Jami R.
SPC David Pina - So actually I just went thru a lawyer for the CAVA and your info is incorrect. They didn't take ANY of my benefits that were due to me from my claim when they represented me. The federal dept is responsible for that. Fees within reason and only to CREDITED LAYWERS not just anyone can file a claim on a veteran's behalf.
Melissa Comeau
https://www.calvet.ca.gov/veteran-services-benefits/va-claims Thank you so much for your question. There are lots of good resources above. I seen CalVets assist in many ways. Appreciate you taking the time o participate today.
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To Sgt. Jay Dalrymple, NCA: I wish to use this forum to commend Cemetery Representative Pablo Agrio of Los Angeles National Cemetery, who recently helped me order a memorial plaque in the new columbaria at the cemetery in memory of my father, WWII Veteran Arthur A. Heyman, whose remains were scattered at sea on June 25th. The memorial plaque is mounted on a column of the new columbarium wall along with those not many other Veterans of WWII. My siblings and I now have a beautiful and dignified setting to visit in honoring the memory of our father and his service. Please extend my thanks and appreciation to Pablo. Sincerely, Brian Heyman, USAF Vietnam Era.
Sgt Jay Dalrymple
Brian, I am glad to hear Pablo was able to assist with the plaque to honor your father and his service to our country. I will be sure to share this with Pablo and his supervisor as well. Thank you for the comment, and thank you for you your service as well!
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