Posted on Oct 12, 2021
Texas Veterans! Do You Have Benefits Questions? Need Peer Support? Ask Questions Now!
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On October 28th, 12-1PM CT, 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!
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 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.
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1SG Zelda Davis
Melissa Comeau - That is great news Melissa! It will be a great event!!! See you there.
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Hello everyone, I just want to share a little more about the MVPN. Our network is made of
TVC-Certified Peer Service Coordinators located within the local mental health authorities across Texas to create a statewide peer-to-peer network for any service member, veteran, or family member.
The MVPN provides services including:
*direct peer-to-peer support,
*training on suicide prevention and military cultural competency,
*coordination of mental health first aid,
*warm-handoffs to local resources based on the individual needs of the veteran and family
To get connected to the Peer Services Coordinator in your area reach out to me, James Schaale or Gregory Morton with us today or visit http://www.milvepeer.net
TVC-Certified Peer Service Coordinators located within the local mental health authorities across Texas to create a statewide peer-to-peer network for any service member, veteran, or family member.
The MVPN provides services including:
*direct peer-to-peer support,
*training on suicide prevention and military cultural competency,
*coordination of mental health first aid,
*warm-handoffs to local resources based on the individual needs of the veteran and family
To get connected to the Peer Services Coordinator in your area reach out to me, James Schaale or Gregory Morton with us today or visit http://www.milvepeer.net
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Hello, I’m a 100% P&T veteran. Several years back (prior to my current 100% rating) I had submitted a claim that had been denied service connection. I immediately filed an appeal and it’s now going on 4 years with the Board of Appeals. Does it make sense for me to keep pursuing the denied claim now that I have been rated 100% P&T? Thanks for your insight.
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1SG Zelda Davis
Good afternoon PO2 Castaneda, I recommend that you continue to pursue the claim/appeal that you submitted to the Board of Veterans Appeals, because if the Board of Veterans Appeals overturns your denied claim, it will be back dated from the time you submitted your appeal 4 years ago to include those service-connected disabilities will be added to your rating. You can exceed 100% rating based on your submission, but you will still be rated and receive compensation at 100%. This also includes your service-connected disabilities will be on file with the VA so you can receive the treatment you need.
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Hi Everyone! Thank you for holding this Q&A today. I have read a lot about the VA Claim backlog nationwide, but I can't find any information on Texas, specifically. What is Texas' backlog status? Thanks in advance!
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Melissa Comeau
Thank you for joining us today. I am not sure where the TX numbers are but a great place for VA Claims Data is https://www.benefits.va.gov/reports/detailed_claims_data.asp
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
Hi Colleen, great question. VA recently posted a blog on Oct 13th to address reducing the claims backlog: https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/96047/more-than-2000-new-hires-to-assist-with-reducing-va-claims-backlog/. While we don't have info on the Texas specific backlog, you can contact the Texas Regional Office to see what they can provide.
More than 2,000 new hires to assist with reducing VA claims backlog - VAntage Point
VA will hire and train new staff to ensure Veteran claims are adjudicated quickly and help reduce an expected increase in the claims backlog.
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Glad to be here today, and thanks to VA and RallyPoint for hosting another Q&A session! I'm with Student Veterans of America and I'm happy to answer any of your questions relating to veterans' education benefits. If it's helpful, you can also reach me at [login to see] .
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Melissa Comeau
LOVE Student Veterans of America! Great resource for TX veterans https://studentveterans.org/
Through a network of more than 1,500 on-campus chapters, Student Veterans of America ensures that student veterans and military-connected students achieve their greatest potential.
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If you are in crisis and need to speak with someone now dial the
Veterans Crisis Line [login to see] (Press 1) or send text to 838255
Veterans Crisis Line [login to see] (Press 1) or send text to 838255
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Melissa Comeau
This tool is valuable for families and caregiver as well. https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
Veterans Crisis Line: Suicide Prevention Hotline, Text & Chat
Free, confidential support for Veterans in crisis and their families and friends. Call the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 or text to 838255.
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How do I go about getting hearing aids.... I worked on CH-53 helicopters back in the early 70's and I have a 10% disability with the V.A.
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Melissa Comeau
Hello Sgt Fred Austin Here is some information from the VA about Hearing Aids https://www.prosthetics.va.gov/psas/hearing_aids.asp
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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1SG Zelda Davis
Hello SGT Austin, Since you are service-connected you can file a new claim using VA's Disability Questionnaire Forms (DBQ) for hearing with the VA if you don't have a rating yet for your hearing or if you do and you're having secondary issues as a result and need
a hearing aid. https://www.benefits.va.gov/compensation/dbq_publicdbqs.asp
a hearing aid. https://www.benefits.va.gov/compensation/dbq_publicdbqs.asp
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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Question: Ret. USMC, also receive 70% disability payment.
can you pls tell me if my wife will receive any of this disability after my departure.
attempted to get this answered at the Dallas VA, no one had an answer.
can you pls tell me if my wife will receive any of this disability after my departure.
attempted to get this answered at the Dallas VA, no one had an answer.
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