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On January 5th, 11AM - 12PM MT, VA and community experts will be here to answer your questions on benefits, claims, and peer support resources. Type your questions now!
You can ask questions to the following people:
» Maj Bonnie Carroll - President and Founder, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors
» Patricia Sweeney - National Director, Peer Support Services, VHA
» Melissa Comeau - Director, Military and Veteran Caregiver Network
» 1SG Zelda Davis - Management Analyst, VA
» Sgt Jay Dalrymple - Director, National Cemetery Scheduling Office
» Jay Gorman - Psychologist, VA
» Coleton Whitaker - Senior Director of Programs, Elizabeth Dole Foundation
» Sgt Christopher Vidaurre - Senior Program Manager, Veterans and Military Families
» PO3 Douglas Webb - Management Analyst, VA
» SFC Bryan Zipp - Veteran Service Officer, Montana
» SGT Blake Fuhriman - Chairman, Veterans Navigation Network
» (Join to see) - Supervisory Veterans Service Representative, VBA
VHA Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention’s Peer Support Services:
The VHA Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention’s Peer Support Services Section provides national policy guidance and national trainings for peer specialists and peer support supervisors to support the implementation of the peer specialist health care profession in VHA.
Veteran’s Navigation Network (VNN):
Veteran’s Navigation Network facilitates a smooth transition for our Nation’s Service Members, from military service to civilian life through creating networks that strive to allow Veterans to succeed through job placement, physical and mental health, and linking to other service as needed. VNN also offers Veterans the opportunity to volunteer to support other Veterans.
Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA):
Veterans Benefits Administration administers VA benefits such as service-connected disability and non-service connected pension to Veterans, their family members, and other beneficiaries.
You can ask questions to the following people:
» Maj Bonnie Carroll - President and Founder, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors
» Patricia Sweeney - National Director, Peer Support Services, VHA
» Melissa Comeau - Director, Military and Veteran Caregiver Network
» 1SG Zelda Davis - Management Analyst, VA
» Sgt Jay Dalrymple - Director, National Cemetery Scheduling Office
» Jay Gorman - Psychologist, VA
» Coleton Whitaker - Senior Director of Programs, Elizabeth Dole Foundation
» Sgt Christopher Vidaurre - Senior Program Manager, Veterans and Military Families
» PO3 Douglas Webb - Management Analyst, VA
» SFC Bryan Zipp - Veteran Service Officer, Montana
» SGT Blake Fuhriman - Chairman, Veterans Navigation Network
» (Join to see) - Supervisory Veterans Service Representative, VBA
VHA Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention’s Peer Support Services:
The VHA Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention’s Peer Support Services Section provides national policy guidance and national trainings for peer specialists and peer support supervisors to support the implementation of the peer specialist health care profession in VHA.
Veteran’s Navigation Network (VNN):
Veteran’s Navigation Network facilitates a smooth transition for our Nation’s Service Members, from military service to civilian life through creating networks that strive to allow Veterans to succeed through job placement, physical and mental health, and linking to other service as needed. VNN also offers Veterans the opportunity to volunteer to support other Veterans.
Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA):
Veterans Benefits Administration administers VA benefits such as service-connected disability and non-service connected pension to Veterans, their family members, and other beneficiaries.
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IM NOT THAT COMPUTER SAVVY,
I AM IN FEAR, I DONT KNOW RATHER TO GO WITH A PRIVATE LAWYER, PR KEEP GOING WITH THE AMERICAN LEGION?
I AM IN FEAR, I DONT KNOW RATHER TO GO WITH A PRIVATE LAWYER, PR KEEP GOING WITH THE AMERICAN LEGION?
I just feel peer pressure, and not making a good choice in the best representation for me to get good results but i have fears.
Melissa Comeau
I did comment on your other question and I am sorry to hear you have fears regarding your representation. I hope you are able to find a VSO that can support you in a way that does not cause these concerns. Here is a list of accredited VSOs that may be able to support you https://www.benefits.va.gov/vso/
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.
Melissa Comeau
Thank you for being with us today PVT John Adams You have options when filiing you VA claim. I am sharing a list of free VSO that are accredited so you can hopefully find one that works best for you. https://www.benefits.va.gov/vso/
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.
PVT John Adams
is the VSO THE AMERICAN LEGION, AS I MENTION I FILE A CLAIM FEB 2020, I GOT A E-MAIL FROM HILL & PONTON; HOWEVER I HAVE BEEN DENIED, PLEAS HELP
PO3 Matthew Campbell
Hi John- Thank you for joining! You are in the right spot for the VetXL event. If you have a question. Please share and one of the SME's listed will help provide an answer.
PVT John Adams
THANKS, IM JUST BEATING MYSELF UP I HAVE HAD A CLAIM INN SINCE FEB 2020, BUT IM NOT SURE IF I WANT TO CONTINUE WITH THE AMERICAN LEGION
I have been diagnosed with tinnitus and awarded 10% disability. Through VA and a 0% hearing disability, to me it seems to be getting progressively worse with the ringing in both ears throughout my head 24/7. I wake at night and cannot go back to sleep and have become very depressed over it. Is there anything on the horizon for treatment or anything I can do. Thank you
Eugene L
Eugene L
SFC Bryan Zipp
I have 3 Service Officers in Missoula, give them a call [login to see] . They can help you with your benefits.
A1C Eugene Landstrom
Thanks I called they are closed today who would I ask for. A service officer? Any particular department
SFC Bryan Zipp
The Office supervisors name is Jackie, send her an email to [login to see] to get in direct contact with her.
Christina Lundstrom
Hello Harod,
If you have a question on a specific trave pay claim that you have filed with the Montana VA, you can contact the Beneficiary Travel Department at [login to see] , and they can look into the status of your claim.
Or do you have a general question about travel pay eligibility?
If you have a question on a specific trave pay claim that you have filed with the Montana VA, you can contact the Beneficiary Travel Department at [login to see] , and they can look into the status of your claim.
Or do you have a general question about travel pay eligibility?
TSgt Harold Smith
i have they just keep telling me they are under staffed and will get to it when they get to it
Christina Lundstrom
Hello Harold,
I have asked our Beneficiary Travel Manger, Rob, to contact you so we can sort out what claims have been processed and the ones that are still being worked.
I have asked our Beneficiary Travel Manger, Rob, to contact you so we can sort out what claims have been processed and the ones that are still being worked.
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