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On October 7th, 1-2 PM ET, 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!
» BG Mike Eastman - Advisor, ETS Sponsorship
» 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
» Jeanette Gilles - Deputy Director of Community Integration, Americas Warrior Partnership
» Capt Ryan Engle - Partnership Coordinator, Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency
» Justin Monk - VP of Government Affairs, Student Veterans of America
» Mike Wilson - Region 8, Veterans Community Action Team (VCAT)
» Lamont Solomon - Assistant Coach, Public Contact Supervisor, VBA
» Patricia Sweeney - National Director, Peer Support Services, VA Central Office, Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
» Jessica Wheeler - Regional Director, Service to the Armed Forces & International Services, Michigan Region
American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces:
The American Red Cross helps members of the military, veterans and their families prepare for, cope with and respond to the challenges of military service, worldwide – for life. Our Hero Care Network provides 24/7 connection to emergency communication and critical community services; care and comfort in veteran and military health care facilities; and family resiliency training.
The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency:
The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency is the central coordinating agency, providing support, care, advocacy, and service to veterans and their families.
MVAA - MVAA (michigan.gov)
800-MICH-VET
Veterans Community Action Teams (VCATs):
VCAT membership is comprised of federal, state, local and faith-based organizations that support veterans in the communities where they live and work. VCATs focus on identifying solutions for gaps in veteran services, reducing duplication of efforts and simplifying connections with local resources. This community-based system of care allows networks of service providers to employ best practices, share information and tools and connect more quickly with veterans. The Southwest Michigan Region 8 Veteran Community Action Team is a holistic approach to the community veteran systems of care. The SWMR8VCAT is a stand-alone organization that collaborates support and services for veterans through an integrated network of individuals, organizations and agencies in the 7-county region of Southwest Michigan, and the State of Michigan overall.
» BG Mike Eastman - Advisor, ETS Sponsorship
» 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
» Jeanette Gilles - Deputy Director of Community Integration, Americas Warrior Partnership
» Capt Ryan Engle - Partnership Coordinator, Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency
» Justin Monk - VP of Government Affairs, Student Veterans of America
» Mike Wilson - Region 8, Veterans Community Action Team (VCAT)
» Lamont Solomon - Assistant Coach, Public Contact Supervisor, VBA
» Patricia Sweeney - National Director, Peer Support Services, VA Central Office, Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
» Jessica Wheeler - Regional Director, Service to the Armed Forces & International Services, Michigan Region
American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces:
The American Red Cross helps members of the military, veterans and their families prepare for, cope with and respond to the challenges of military service, worldwide – for life. Our Hero Care Network provides 24/7 connection to emergency communication and critical community services; care and comfort in veteran and military health care facilities; and family resiliency training.
The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency:
The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency is the central coordinating agency, providing support, care, advocacy, and service to veterans and their families.
MVAA - MVAA (michigan.gov)
800-MICH-VET
Veterans Community Action Teams (VCATs):
VCAT membership is comprised of federal, state, local and faith-based organizations that support veterans in the communities where they live and work. VCATs focus on identifying solutions for gaps in veteran services, reducing duplication of efforts and simplifying connections with local resources. This community-based system of care allows networks of service providers to employ best practices, share information and tools and connect more quickly with veterans. The Southwest Michigan Region 8 Veteran Community Action Team is a holistic approach to the community veteran systems of care. The SWMR8VCAT is a stand-alone organization that collaborates support and services for veterans through an integrated network of individuals, organizations and agencies in the 7-county region of Southwest Michigan, and the State of Michigan overall.
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Special Shout out to my colleague Jessica Wheeler for all the great work she does with the Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces in Michigan.
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As a 90% service connected disabled veteran with 10% added for unworkability for a total of 100% disability by the VA. I applied for my wife to be paid as a caretaker or to have a caretaker. I was turned down. I was also turned down to have my home made handicapped accessible and was turned down by the VAon that too. I have 60% service connected disability on both legs Which are now in worse condition than hen I first received my disability determination. My wife now has to do most things for me as I can't do them for myself. The VA does not help veterans obtain benefits for available programs, it only rubber stamps claims with a NO. I used to have a caretaker,but with a stroke of a pen some NURSE at Alda E. Lutz VA Medical facility decided when she replaced the former VA employee That she would cut as many Veterans as possible, as soon as possible. I was cut even though I needed the care. That nurse didn't even bother to look at my medical records which at that time were about 2 1/2" thick. Now my medical records are so thick they cant be faxed to an outside doctor for my Michigan Medical Marijuana License. Now you people come out with this advertisement saying look what we can do for you. If what you are saying is true then Melanie Trmp changes my diapers.
Cpl Vic Burk
PFC Robert Therrien I think it is time for you to find a lawyer that does Veteran's claims. The V.A. is going overboard to cut Veterans off of their benefits with you case. (My opinion)
PFC Zaneta Adams, Director MVAA
I would strongly suggest and recommend that you make an appointment for the upcoming Virtual Veterans Experience Action Center (V-VEAC) for Michigan veterans, that is occurring 19-21 October. As of yesterday, there were appointments open, and I believe there still are. This is an event where when you make an appointment, an accredited veteran service officer will call you at the date/time of your appointment. They will assist you as far as they can, and then hand you off (via phone) to the appropriate party within the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs to attempt to take action on and resolve your issue. The unique and impactful feature of this event and this opportunity, is the federal VA brings the Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration, and Board of Veterans Appeals to the table for this three day event to try to resolve and take action on as many appointments/issues as is possible in that three day window of 600+ appointments. This is exclusively for MI veterans and families. Please, please, please – make an appointment by clicking here or calling us at 800-MICH-VET. If you call, tell them you want to make an appointment for the Virtual VEAC.
Melissa Comeau
Hello PFC Robert Therrien Thank you for all you have done in Service. There have been changes to the VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers under the Mission Act. Family caregivers of Veterans who aren’t eligible for this program may still be able to get support and resources. The VA Caregiver Support Program consists of 2 programs: this Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) and another program called the Program of General Caregiver Support Services (PGCSS). You may want to call the Caregiver Support Line at [login to see] , Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET, and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET to see what programming may be available for you wife. Additionally- we would welcome her to join the Military and Veteran Caregiver Network at the Red Cross https://www.redcross.org/get-help/military-families/services-for-veterans/military-veteran-caregiver-network.html
We welcome caregivers of all eras, all relationships, across all locations.
We welcome caregivers of all eras, all relationships, across all locations.
Military and Veteran Caregiver Network
The Military Veteran Caregiver Network provides our nation’s pre- and post-9/11-era military and veteran caregivers with peer support.
I hope if they ever have one of these for Tennessee it is not between 1 - 2 PM on a school day so I can participate.
Andi Martinez
Hi Cpl Burk. You can type in your question right now and an SME will respond back to you on October 7th. You do not have to be on this page at that time to get a response so it will not impact the school day. You will receive an email also with the response back to you. The nice thing about these events is that you can go about your normal day and still get answers to your questions.
Melissa Comeau
Great point Cpl Vic Burk One of my favorite things about these Rally Point events is that you can join in whenever works best for you. I hope you can participate.
Cpl Vic Burk
Andi Martinez - I was wanting to find out if any additional educations benefits are available. I used my old Montgomery GI Bill to get my degree in electronics way back when and then I went back to school later (at my own expense) to get my mathematics degree so I could teach. Even at my advanced age I would love to get more education on new teaching strategies so I could be more proficient at my job. But that cost an arm and a leg for post graduate courses. I am not collecting any VA disability payments currently.
I'm here, and ready to support however I can! Thankful to Rally Point for this forum.
CSM Michael Wilson
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The Military Veteran Caregiver Network provides our nation’s pre- and post-9/11-era military and veteran caregivers with peer support.