Michigan Veterans! Do you have Health and Benefits Questions? Ask Questions Now!

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On March 30th, 1 - 2 PM ET, 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:
» Melissa Comeau - Director, Military and Veteran Caregiver Network
» Sgt Jay Dalrymple - Director, National Cemetery Scheduling Office
» Sgt Ed McEvoy - National Outreach Specialist, VA Vet Center
» Michael DeRome - Public Contact Supervisor, VBA Detroit
» SSG Christina Potter - Patient Advocate Supervisor, VHA
» LCDR Allen "Repo" Dow - Partnership Coordinator, Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency
» Sgt Christopher Vidaurre - Senior Program Manger, George W. Bush Institute
» PO3 Douglas Webb - Management Analyst, VA
» PO3 Matthew Campbell - Senior Partnerships Analyst, VA

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PO3 Matthew Campbell

Posted 1 y ago

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LCDR Allen "Repo" Dow

Posted 1 y ago

Hello everyone, my name is Allen Dow, and in addition to being an active Navy Reservist, I'm the Partnership Coordinator at the Michigan Veteran Affair Agency. We serve as the central coordinating agency, providing support, care, advocacy and service to veterans and their families. The agency works to identify and break down barrier's veterans face in employment, education, health care and quality of life, making Michigan a great place for veterans and their families to call home. Unlike the federal Department of Veterans Affairs, which provides health care, educational, compensation and pension benefits, and more, the MVAA assists veterans and their families by connecting them to their federal resources and benefits, as well as those state benefits they have earned. The agency does this by working with various state departments and agencies, as well as hundreds of community-based veteran programs to create a no-wrong-door access to benefits and services. http://www.michigan.gov/mvaa

MVAA

Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency

PO3 Matthew Campbell

1 y

Thank you LCDR Allen "Repo" Dow for being with us today and also for all the work you do at MVAA continuing to serve our Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors.

Sgt Brian McKillip

Posted 1 y ago

I'm an AF vet trying to obtain my mil med records. I have submitted my request to the archive department. It's been months and I really need these for an injury.

Melissa Comeau

1 y

I am so sorry it is taking so long. Here is some information about getting military records from VA https://www.va.gov/records/get-military-service-records/

Request your military service records (including DD214) | Veterans Affairs

Submit a military records request to get your DD214 or other military service records through the milConnect website.

LCDR Allen "Repo" Dow

1 y

I recommend that you reach out to the Michigan Veteran Resource Center (MVRSC), 1-800-MICHVET... they'll be able to help you. https://www.michigan.gov/mvaa

MVAA

Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency

PO3 Matthew Campbell

1 y

Sgt Brian McKillip Thanks for your service! It appears the "standard" is 10 days for the to receive and process the request. It appears they have their NPRC Customer Service Line telephone number: [login to see] and also you can check the status of the request using their Online Status Update Request Form: https://www.archives.gov/personnel-records-center/forms

Check the Status of a Request for Military Service Records

Allow about 10 days for us to receive and process your request, then you may check the status of your request. These forms are ONLY for status updates for EXISTING requests from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC). Visit the Request Military Service Records page to start a new request for military service records; online, by mail, or by fax.

Sgt Brian McKillip

1 y

On February 10, 2023 I submitted my request through [login to see] . Request has been received and is (still) awaiting processing. Request has been assigned to a staff member. I have not received any requests from them requesting further information.

SGT Nickolas Ortiz

Posted 1 y ago

Are there few free tax advisors to help navigate the 2022 tax year filings?

PO3 Douglas Webb

1 y

SGT Ortiz - https://www.irs.gov/individuals/information-for-veterans

Information for Veterans | Internal Revenue Service

The IRS is committed to providing assistance to all Veterans.

SFC M Hage

Posted 1 y ago

My husband is 100% permanent disabled and he has a very serous medical conditions. We applied for the caregiver program and got denied, we appealed the decision and 10 days ago we were told that we got denied again but we have not received any letter. We talked to a lot of people from caregiver to patient advocate trying to find out how to appeal again but everyone gives us a different answer.
We would really appreciate it if you can help us with this matter.
Thank you,
Fay Hage

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PO3 Matthew Campbell

1 y

SFC M Hage If you would like to please send me a connect request and I will personally get you connected with someone within VA's Caregiver Program to take a deeper look into your situation.

SFC M Hage

1 y

LCDR Allen "Repo" Dow Thank you Sir.

SFC M Hage

1 y

PO3 Matthew Campbell Thank you Sir.

SFC M Hage

1 y

LCDR Allen "Repo" Dow I filled on my own but with help from the patient advocate.

SFC Nick Chakur

Posted 1 y ago

What prescriptions does Tricare cover and is it better then Medicare Part D.

PO3 Douglas Webb

1 y

SFC Chakur -
Tricare Pharmacy: https://www.tricare.mil/CoveredServices/Pharmacy

Tricare and other health insurance: https://tricare.mil/Plans/OHI/PharmacyOHI

Military.com - Medicare Part D and Tricare: https://www.military.com/benefits/tricare/medicare-part-d-and-tricare.html

Pharmacy | TRICARE

The TRICARE Pharmacy Program provides the prescription drugs you need, when you need them, in a safe, easy, and affordable way.

Melissa Comeau

1 y

Here is some more information about Tricare and Medicare Part D https://www.military.com/benefits/tricare/medicare-part-d-and-tricare.html

Medicare Part D and Tricare

Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage is available to everyone with Medicare, including Tricare beneficiaries.

Sgt Brian McKillip

Posted 1 y ago

Being that this is my first time on M.V Q&A are these posts accessible for us to review at a later time?

PO3 Matthew Campbell

1 y

Sgt Brian McKillip Yes they are. Only thing is the comments will be locked after 24hrs post event. Really appreciate you joining us today! Thank you!

SGT Ruben Lozada

Posted 1 y ago

Excellent post. Thank You for sharing this.

Sgt Brian McKillip

Posted 1 y ago

how do i sign into this chat

PO3 Matthew Campbell

1 y

Sgt Brian McKillip You are in the right spot! As folks trickle in for the next hour they will see the questions and respond appropriately.

SPC Walter Keck

Posted 1 y ago

Does the VA do anything as far as dentures?

Melissa Comeau

1 y

Hello SPC Walter Keck I am not sure about dentures but please see this link about dental care at VA https://www.va.gov/disability/eligibility/special-claims/dental-care/

Dental benefits for Veterans with disabilities | Veterans Affairs

If you’re a Veteran, you may be able to get VA dental care.

PO3 Matthew Campbell

1 y

SPC Walter Keck Yes they do! Dental benefits include a full range of services for eligible Veterans. Below are some of the many services offered by VA Dentistry:

Regularly scheduled cleaning and x-rays.
Restorative procedures such as fillings, crowns and bridges.
Comfortable, well-fitting dentures.
Oral surgery such as tooth extractions.
Access to oral and facial reconstruction surgery resulting from trauma or serious illness. For more information please check out: https://www.va.gov/dental/patients.asp

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