Veterans Experience Live (VetXL) National Peer to Peer Q&A Chat! Ask Questions Now About Navigating VA & Community Services

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Join us on November 17th, 11AM - 12PM ET to participate in our National Veterans Experience Live (VetXL) Peer to Peer Q&A Chat on RallyPoint to gain access to Veteran peer support resources.

Get connected to a Veteran peer to help you navigate VA and community services. Post your questions on how to get peer support now!

You can ask questions to the following people:
» MG Mark Graham - Director, Vets4Warriors
» Sgt Christopher Vidaurre - Veteran Wellness Alliance Check-In, George W. Bush Institute
» Melissa Comeau - Director, American Red Cross Military Veteran Caregiver Network
» Ryan Lane - Whole Health Pathway Champion
» Patricia Sweeney - National Director, Peer Support Services
» Capt Trey Ellis - Peer Leader Manager, Wounded Warrior Project
» SGT Lauren Augustine - Vice President Government Affairs, SVA
» PO3 Douglas Webb - Management Analyst, VA
» Sgt Ed McEvoy - National Outreach Specialist, VA Vet Center
» Melissa Johnson - Programs and Services Associate, American Red Cross Military Veteran Caregiver Network
» Terry Collia - Senior Director of Digital Marketing, The Mission Continues
» Shannon McClure - Program Analyst, VA

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Sgt Christopher Vidaurre

Posted >1 y ago

Hi All,
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 empathetic with high-quality care for mental and brain health services. Please go to http://www.veterancheckin.org and fill out our short form to get connected to care. Once you fill out the form within in 72 hours our Care Coordinator will reach out to you and find the most appropriate care.

Check-In

Check-In provides referral assistance to military veterans, active duty, reservists/Guard, and their family members to mental wellness resources in their area.

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CPL Thomas Rooney

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Posted >1 y ago

I am a disabled Vet who discovered a few months ago the variety of powerful gasses I and many others were exposed 2 at Aberdeen during Nam. How can I help others who were exposed without our knowledge or permission. The gentlemen who brought the case against the Army to discover what went on for the 9 or so years have all passed. Also, the person at Vietnam Vets of Amer who handled the case has passed. Looking for advice and assistance.

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Melissa Comeau

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Hello CPL Thomas Rooney Thank you for your question. I am sorry to hear of your exposures and the person who was supporting has passed. I do not have a good answer but the PACT Act may be able to help. I am attaching some information from the VA https://www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_campaign=ar_pact_fy22_veterans&gclid=Cj0KCQiA1NebBhDDARIsAANiDD2nlXw6m6rSMoumDTBOdKC0TnRo-3Voc1avVioRwtp3CyxZjvza7wQaAph3EALw_wcB

The PACT Act and your VA benefits | Veterans Affairs

The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. The PACT Act adds to the list of health conditions that we assume (or “presume”) are caused by exposure to these substances. This law helps us provide generations of Veterans—and their survivors—with the care and benefits they’ve earned and deserve. This page will help answer your questions about what...

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Andi Martinez

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Please help share this info with them! https://news.va.gov/109115/spread-word-pact-act-health-care-eligibility/

Spread the word about PACT Act eligibility - VA News

Under the PACT Act, Vietnam era, Gulf War era, and Post-9/11 Veterans have extended eligibility for VA health care.

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Mcrey Barraquias

Posted >1 y ago

Sir,
I am asking Why the VA ignoring their obligation to pay of my father of wwII veterans services of the Armed forces of America when philippines commwealth puppet government of America? under tydying Mcduffie law as act of US congress in 1934? Why US government thru to VA ignoring their obligation to pay infact wwII is American War against Japan not for Philippines they sacrifice of nothing to receive from VA,? If the American veterans celebrate their anniversary I remember My father service of America never to receive any benefit during life time and nobody family of veterans to receive?

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Andi Martinez

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VA wants to help! Please help your father speak to a VA representative now by calling MyVA411 so we can help you get started or resolve a challenge. https://www.va.gov/health-care/how-to-apply/. VSOs can also be a great help!

How to apply for VA health care | Veterans Affairs

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Melissa Comeau

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Thank you for joining us today. Andi Martinez has given a good VA resource but I wanted add the information for the Manila VA Regional Office https://www.benefits.va.gov/manila/

VA.gov | Veterans Affairs

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.

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PO1 Mark Koenig

Posted >1 y ago

DO NOT CALL THE VETERAN CRISIS LINE WITHOUT KNOWING THE COPS WILL SHOW UP AT YOUR HOME OR LOCATION

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Melissa Comeau

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Thank you for joining us today. I found this article on WebMD that talks about what to expect when calling the Veterans Crisis Line https://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/what-is-veterans-crisis-line

What Is the Veterans Crisis Line?

The Veterans Crisis Line is an emergency helpline for veterans. Learn how it works, when to call, and what to expect.

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Mcrey Barraquias

Posted >1 y ago

Veterans of Day I remember that my
father service if the Force s of America during wwII when philippines commwealth puppet government of America I remember he did not Rey any benefit from America VA? Under inhuman act of 1946 the VA implement infact wwII is American war against Japan that is obligation to us government to pay what people he served. Due to unconstitutional act nothing to receive ?

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Mcrey Barraquias

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I remember nothing to receive any benefit from VA?

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SPC Steven Nihipali

Posted >1 y ago

talking to the VA is worthless

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Andi Martinez

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VA wants to help! If you need to speak to a VA representative now please call MyVA411 so we can help you get started or resolve a challenge. https://www.va.gov/health-care/how-to-apply/

How to apply for VA health care | Veterans Affairs

Find out how to apply for VA health care benefits as a Veteran or service member.

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SPC Steven Nihipali

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worthless...

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Mcrey Barraquias

Posted >1 y ago

Why VA ignoring their obligation to pay and benefits for Filipino veterans of wwII infact wwII is American war against Japan not for Philippines

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Andi Martinez

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VA wants to help! Please see https://www.benefits.va.gov/BENEFITS/factsheets/serviceconnected/filipinovets.pdf

filipinovets.pdf

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Andi Martinez

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Updated fact sheet: https://www.benefits.va.gov/BENEFITS/factsheets/survivors/FilipinoSurvivors.pdf

FilipinoSurvivors.pdf

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Melissa Comeau

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Here is a fact sheet on how to contact the Manila VA Regional Office. https://www.benefits.va.gov/ROMANILA/docs/HowToContactTheManilaROWithQRCode.pdf

HowToContactTheManilaROWithQRCode.pdf

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A1C Michael Brunswick

Posted >1 y ago

How get with gears and tools for new job

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Melissa Comeau

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Hello, I am not sure if you have checked out Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) but perhaps they can assist. https://www.benefits.va.gov/vocrehab/

VA.gov | Veterans Affairs

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.

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Andi Martinez

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Here is info for the VA employment services https://www.va.gov/careers-employment/

Careers and employment | Veterans Affairs

We offer the help you need to build your career and find the opportunities that are right for you.

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MSgt Tom Wilson

Posted >1 y ago

How would I become a peer to peer specialist in San Diego Ca? Tom

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