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On August 8th, 12 - 1 PM MT, VA and community experts will be here to answer your questions on benefits, claims, and peer support resources. Type your questions in now!
You can ask questions to the following people:
» PO1 Kevin Eherenman - Congressional Liaison, Denver Regional Office, VA
» Marianne Delatorre - HHCC Program Coordinator, Elizabeth Dole Foundation
» Sgt Christopher Vidaurre - Senior Program Manager, George W. Bush Presidential Center
» CPO Missina Schallus - Communications Manager, Center for Women Veterans
» Melissa Comeau - Director, Military and Veteran Caregiver Network, American Red Cross
» Sgt Ed McEvoy - National Outreach Specialist, VA Vet Center
» Sgt Jay Dalrymple - Director, National Cemetery Scheduling Office, VA
» PO3 Douglas Webb - Management Analyst, Veterans Experience Office, VA
» Kasia Davis - Senior Human Resources Specialist, VA
» Rebecca Smith - Supervisor, Public Contact Team, Denver VA Regional Office
» Court Ogilvie - Executive Director, Code of Support
» Terri Clinton - Public Affairs Officer, VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
» Marsha Unruh - Program Director, Home Front Military Network
+ Colorado Veterans Experience Action Center (VEAC) Event!
Are you a Colorado Veteran, family member, caregiver, survivor, or service member in need of direct assistance with benefits, care, and community resources? Join us from the convenience of your phone for the Colorado Veterans Experience Action Center (VEAC), August 22-23 from 9am-3pm MT.
Register Now! CO VEAC Appointment Registration:
https://book.appointment-plus.com/ck3047g2/#/
You can ask questions to the following people:
» PO1 Kevin Eherenman - Congressional Liaison, Denver Regional Office, VA
» Marianne Delatorre - HHCC Program Coordinator, Elizabeth Dole Foundation
» Sgt Christopher Vidaurre - Senior Program Manager, George W. Bush Presidential Center
» CPO Missina Schallus - Communications Manager, Center for Women Veterans
» Melissa Comeau - Director, Military and Veteran Caregiver Network, American Red Cross
» Sgt Ed McEvoy - National Outreach Specialist, VA Vet Center
» Sgt Jay Dalrymple - Director, National Cemetery Scheduling Office, VA
» PO3 Douglas Webb - Management Analyst, Veterans Experience Office, VA
» Kasia Davis - Senior Human Resources Specialist, VA
» Rebecca Smith - Supervisor, Public Contact Team, Denver VA Regional Office
» Court Ogilvie - Executive Director, Code of Support
» Terri Clinton - Public Affairs Officer, VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
» Marsha Unruh - Program Director, Home Front Military Network
+ Colorado Veterans Experience Action Center (VEAC) Event!
Are you a Colorado Veteran, family member, caregiver, survivor, or service member in need of direct assistance with benefits, care, and community resources? Join us from the convenience of your phone for the Colorado Veterans Experience Action Center (VEAC), August 22-23 from 9am-3pm MT.
Register Now! CO VEAC Appointment Registration:
https://book.appointment-plus.com/ck3047g2/#/
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How can we secure funding to continue the amazing Colorado veteran support website - Operation Veteran Strong. Rocky Mountain VA (MIRECC) pulled our funding and support early June.
Operation Veteran Strong (OVS) is dedicated to the empowerment and support of Colorado veterans. Our mission involves various initiatives such as focus groups, strategic processes, and the creation of valuable content. We curate resources specifically tailored to veterans and ensure their hyperlocalization by incorporating community-oriented (CO) resources. Additionally, we actively engage in outreach and canvasing efforts to establish local training programs.
One of the key aspects that sets OVS apart is the emphasis on feedback from our vast subscriber base, consisting of thousands of veterans. Their valuable insights have shown us that they desire access to local resources, opportunities to connect with fellow veterans, and knowledge about new tools and resources that can enhance their lives as well as the lives of their families and other veterans.
Operation Veteran Strong (OVS) is dedicated to the empowerment and support of Colorado veterans. Our mission involves various initiatives such as focus groups, strategic processes, and the creation of valuable content. We curate resources specifically tailored to veterans and ensure their hyperlocalization by incorporating community-oriented (CO) resources. Additionally, we actively engage in outreach and canvasing efforts to establish local training programs.
One of the key aspects that sets OVS apart is the emphasis on feedback from our vast subscriber base, consisting of thousands of veterans. Their valuable insights have shown us that they desire access to local resources, opportunities to connect with fellow veterans, and knowledge about new tools and resources that can enhance their lives as well as the lives of their families and other veterans.
I participated in the Burn Pit Exposure trial a few years ago (yes, during COVID). How can I obtain the results of the study so I can apply for the PACT Act?
PO1 Kevin Eherenman
The Veterans Health Administration has what is called a burn pit registry. You will need to request these records from VHA. File a VA Form 21-0966, Intent to File, today or tomorrow. This will preserve your date of claim as today and date of entitlement August 10, 2022. It will also give you a year to submit your claim or review. https://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/VBA-21-0966-ARE.pdf
Rebecca Smith
If you register for the Burn Pit Registry or the Agent Orange registry, it does not automatically file a disability claim for related health issues. https://veteran.mobilehealth.va.gov/AHBurnPitRegistry/#page/home
PO3 Douglas Webb
SFC Christine Howland - Kevin's info is spot on...ensure you get your Intent to File (ITF) submitted today or tomorrow.
You can find your County Service Officers here: https://vets.colorado.gov/county-veterans-service-offices
You can find your County Service Officers here: https://vets.colorado.gov/county-veterans-service-offices
PO3 Douglas Webb
SFC Christine Howland - and recommend following up that ITF with signing up for direct, one-on-one assistance at the upcoming Veterans Experience Action Center (VEAC) - https://book.appointment-plus.com/ck3047g2/#/
Does the VA have an online resource that helps explain how they define specific conditions?
CPO Missina Schallus
Thank you for your question, you might be able to find the answer here https://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/bookc.asp 38 CFR Book C, Schedule for Rating Disabilities
Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services you’ve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family member—like health care, disability, education, and more.
What is the most efficient resource to use to learn about VA survivor benefits for a 100% disabled veteran - service connected
PO3 Douglas Webb
CPT Joseph Carlson i sound like a broken record in the chat forum, but definitely sign up for the upcoming Veterans Experience Action Center (VEAC) for comprehensive, one-on-one services - https://book.appointment-plus.com/ck3047g2/#/
PO3 Douglas Webb
VA benefits for spouses, dependents, survivors, and family caregivers | Veterans Affairs
As the spouse or dependent child of a Veteran or service member, you may qualify for certain benefits, like health care, life insurance, or money to help pay for school or training. As the survivor of a Veteran or service member, you may qualify for added benefits, including help with burial costs and survivor compensation. If you’re caring for a Veteran, you may also be eligible for support to help you better care for the Veteran—and for...
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This is a typed-only chat forum with no additional connection(s) for audio or video. Please type your question(s) into the "Respond to original question..." box at the top of this page
Sgt Christopher Vidaurre
Hi, This is a Q&A Chat. Please ask any questions you have in the Responds box a the top. Thank you.
Colorado Veterans! VA, the Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs, and community partners will host a virtual event for Veterans, caregivers, Service members, survivors, and family members living in Colorado on Tuesday, August 22nd through Wednesday, August 23rd from 9 a.m.– 3 p.m. MDT.
Are you looking to get a status on your claim? Sign up for VA health care? Whatever it is, VA and community partners are here to help. Simply schedule an appointment to speak directly with VA and get dedicated one-on-one service. At the time of your appointment, a Veterans Service Officer will call you—via telephone—to kick off your appointment.
Get assistance with: claims and appeals filing and status updates; VA health care enrollment and benefits; new PACT Act eligibility for Agent Orange, burn pits, and other toxic exposures; Colorado state and community resources and benefits; family member, caregiver, and survivor benefits and services; memorial affairs; crisis resources; housing solutions, transition services and resources; and more.
Registration runs through Monday, August 21st with limited appointments available.
We look forward to connecting with you!
REGISTER HERE: https://book.appointment-plus.com/ck3047g2/#/
Are you looking to get a status on your claim? Sign up for VA health care? Whatever it is, VA and community partners are here to help. Simply schedule an appointment to speak directly with VA and get dedicated one-on-one service. At the time of your appointment, a Veterans Service Officer will call you—via telephone—to kick off your appointment.
Get assistance with: claims and appeals filing and status updates; VA health care enrollment and benefits; new PACT Act eligibility for Agent Orange, burn pits, and other toxic exposures; Colorado state and community resources and benefits; family member, caregiver, and survivor benefits and services; memorial affairs; crisis resources; housing solutions, transition services and resources; and more.
Registration runs through Monday, August 21st with limited appointments available.
We look forward to connecting with you!
REGISTER HERE: https://book.appointment-plus.com/ck3047g2/#/
Adding this info to the thread since it's hidden in the Q&A event description above...
Are you a Colorado Veteran, family member, caregiver, survivor, or service member in need of direct assistance with benefits, care, and community resources?
Join us from the convenience of your phone for the Colorado Veterans Experience Action Center (VEAC), August 22-23 from 9am-3pm MT.
Register Now! CO VEAC Appointment Registration:
https://book.appointment-plus.com/ck3047g2/#/
Are you a Colorado Veteran, family member, caregiver, survivor, or service member in need of direct assistance with benefits, care, and community resources?
Join us from the convenience of your phone for the Colorado Veterans Experience Action Center (VEAC), August 22-23 from 9am-3pm MT.
Register Now! CO VEAC Appointment Registration:
https://book.appointment-plus.com/ck3047g2/#/
I'm a 100% disabled retired veteran. I have no friends or family to accompany me to surgical procedures that require someone to take me home following the procedure. Is there a service that can help me find a person to take me to a surgery, then take me home after the surgery.
CPO Missina Schallus
Thank you for your question. Have you talked to your VA about the Veterans Transportation Program (VTP)? Learn more here https://www.va.gov/HEALTHBENEFITS/vtp/#:~:text=VA%E2%80%99s%20Veterans%20Transportation%20Program%20%28VTP%29%20offers%20Veterans%20many,Transportation%20Service%20%28VTS%29%20Highly%20Rural%20Transportation%20Grants%20%28HRTG%29.
Sgt Jay Dalrymple
You can just type in your question and a representative will provide you with a response.
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We're consistently incorporating various Colorado veteran support non-profits and local community resources into Operation Veteran Strong.org to reach more counties serving more of our military community. OVS services remain completely free and fully confidential. Semper Fi - Frank