Texas Veterans! Do You Have Benefits Questions? Need Peer Support? Ask Questions Now!
You can ask questions to the following people:
» BG Mike Eastman - Advisor, ETS Sponsorship
» SGT Arlene Perez - Peer Services Manager, Texas Veterans Commission (MVPN)
» SFC Gregory Morton - Peer Services Coordinator, Texas Veterans Commission (MVPN)
» SFC James Schaale - Peer Services Coordinator, Texas Veterans Commission (MVPN)
» PO2 Elizabeth Saunders - Operations Associate, Team Rubicon
» 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
» Justin Monk - VP of Government Affairs, Student Veterans of America
» SPC Lori Coffman - VBA Homeless Veterans Outreach Specialist, Claims Support
Student Veterans of America:
Student Veterans of America is a Chapter-based organization with about 1,500 locations on college campuses nationwide. We represent about 800,000 student veterans and work on personal and professional development, leadership training, and advocacy at the federal level.
Military Veteran Peer Network (MVPN):
The MVPN provides services including direct peer-to-peer support, training on suicide prevention and military cultural competency, coordination of mental health first aid, and warm-handoffs to local resources based on the individual needs of the veteran and family.
You can reach out to the Appeals Management Center at [login to see]
DAV - Disabled American Veterans Assistance Organization
DAV has purchased 2,496 vehicles to ensure that injured or ill veterans are able to get to their medical appointments.
I am currently paying pirate pay because she does not qualify for assistance.
My question is are their any type of assistance or benefits she could receive to help me pay for her care.
If we can assist you in your caregiving or as a surviving child please do not hesitate to reach out [login to see]
VA Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance | Veterans Affairs
Find out if you're eligible and how to apply for VA Aid and Attendance or Housebound benefits for Veterans and surviving spouses. You may qualify if you receive a VA pension and need help with daily activities or if you spend most of your time in your home because of a permanent disability.
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.
The Department of Veterans Affairs has extended the presumptive period to Dec. 31, 2026 for qualifying chronic disabilities rated 10% or more resulting from undiagnosed illnesses in Persian Gulf War Veterans to ensure benefits established by Congress are fairly administered.
You can also apply by mail, and the link above explains the step-by-step process how.
Re: using Hazelwood and Ch. 35 concurrent use, yes, you can. There are some nuances to which VA education benefits can be used, and the tuition amounts involved, so I'd recommend reading more at the TVC link here under 'Student Financial Aid'. (https://www.tvc.texas.gov/education/hazlewood-act/hazlewood-faqs/)
If you have more questions about Ch. 35, or would like more assistance with your application, the best organization for that is TAPS. (TAPS.org is the main website, and you can email [login to see] for education benefit assistance.)
Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance | Veterans Affairs
Find out if you're eligible for the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance program for children and spouses of Veterans who have died or been disabled. View current payment rates for college degree programs, career-training certificate courses, apprenticeships, and on-the-job training.
If you would like veteran caregiver support as you help your Father with his medical needs. Please join us at the Military and Veteran Caregiver Network https://www.redcross.org/get-help/military-families/services-for-veterans/military-veteran-caregiver-network.html
You can go to http://www.VA.gov and file a claim if you believe that his eye problems are due to his being an electrician while in service. You can also go to http://www.VA.gov/vso/ to find an accredited representative in your area if you do not already have one that can assist you in filing a claim.
VA.gov Home | 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.
https://www.tvc.texas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/2021_Claims_Directory_Web.pdf
VA benefits for spouses, dependents, survivors, and family caregivers | Veterans Affairs
Learn about VA benefits for spouses, dependents, survivors, and family caregivers of Veterans and service members.
The Hazlewood Act- Administered by the Texas Veterans Commission- grants up to 150 hours at Texas Public Universities to Texas Veterans or their dependents. See posting for qualifications, forms, and more info.
You can go to http://www.VA.gov/vso/ and look for an accredited representative that is your area that can assist you with reopening this claim. If you live in the Houston area you can call our appointment line at [login to see] and request either a personal or telephonic interview. We will then be able to assist you more as we can research your records. You can also contact the VA at our toll free number of [login to see]
Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services youâve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family memberâlike health care, disability, education, and more.