VeTALKX: Survivors Together - Memorial Day Q&A. Ask Questions Now!

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The Department of Veterans Affairs and our community partners, to include Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), American Red Cross Military Veteran Caregiver Network, Blue Star Families, and Elizabeth Dole Foundation will be here to answer questions about survivor resources, benefits, caregiver support, memorial affairs, and mental wellness.

You can ask questions to the following people:
» COL Les' Melnyk - Chief of Public Affairs, National Cemetery Administration, VA
» Sgt Christopher Vidaurre - Senior Program Manager, George W. Bush Institute
» Melissa Comeau - Director, Military and Veteran Caregiver Network, American Red Cross
» RDML Ann Duff - Director, Office of Survivors Assistance, VA
» Marianne Delatorre - Community Engagement Manager, Elizabeth Dole Foundation
» Sgt Ed McEvoy - National Outreach Specialist, VA Vet Center
» Caregiver Support Program Team - Caregiver Support Program Office Team, VA
» Allyson Bowers - Team Lead, Code of Support
» Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)

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SSgt Gil Perez

Posted >1 y ago

I have a question about domestic partnership. I am a disabled veteran in a state recognized domestic partnership with my girlfriend of 20 years. My question is, is she eligible for any type of survivor benefits? Thank you.

Diane Freel

Posted >1 y ago

Remarried after veteran husband dies

PVT Doris Brown

>1 y

Yes, you are entitled to benefits but you have to be married to present spouse at least 10 years. Get ready for a very long process. Upon death you will have to provide legal document of first marriage from the court house; same for divorce proceeding. Then, present legal documentation for new marriage. I still didn't get it with 43 years of marriage. VA and law makers always have a loop hole.

MSgt Jeffrey Mann

Posted >1 y ago

I am a veteran with stage 4 cancer. I've done 46 rounds of chemo. We applied for my wife to be my caretaker and we were denied? Why? Do I have to be dead first???

Melissa Comeau

>1 y

I am so sorry to hear you were denied for the PCAFC. There are options to appeal. You can find out more here https://www.caregiver.va.gov/support/PCAFC_Appeals.asp We would be honored to support your caregiver as she cares for you.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

>1 y

Thank you for your question and for your service. Please contact your local VA Caregiver Support Program (CSP) team to explore what supports and services are available to you and your caregiver https://www.caregiver.va.gov/support/New_CSC_Page.asp. For additional information on review and appeals options, please see the following fact sheet located on CSP's website: https://www.caregiver.va.gov/pdfs/2021/VA_CaregiverSupportProgram_PCAFC_Appeal_FAQs.pdf

PO2 Eric Ritzheimer

Posted >1 y ago

My father was a decorated Korean Vet, who passed about 20 years ago from Alzheimers. Now my mother is getting Alzheimers and I need to know if there is any type of financial help or caregive availabler for her in the Pasco county, Florida area?

Melissa Comeau

>1 y

I hope you get the support you need from VA. There are also state specific caregiver resources and you many be able to find them here https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx

SGT Ruben Lozada

Posted >1 y ago

Good afternoon. Excellent post. Thank You for sharing this.

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