Kentucky Veterans! Do You Have Health or Benefits Questions? Ask Your Questions Below!

RallyPoint News — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 15:32:03 -0400

On Thursday, June 15th 1-2 PM ET, VA and community experts will be on RallyPoint to answer your questions on benefits, claims, and peer-to-peer support services.

You can ask questions to the following people for the Q&A:
» SGT Luke Herbst - Peer Leader Specialist, Wounded Warrior Project
» Sgt Jay Dalrymple - Director, National Cemetery Scheduling Office, VA
» Melissa Comeau - Director, Military and Veterans Caregiver Network, American Red Cross
» Marianne Delatorre - HHCC Program Coordinator, Elizabeth Dole Foundation
» Latricia Harris - Coach, Louisville VBA Regional Office, VA
» Corey Bowlin - Director of Operations, Veteran’s Club Inc.
» SPC Johnny Allen - Appeals Branch Manager, Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs
» SPC Tammy Yarbrough - Chief Experience Officer, Louisville VAMC, VA
» PO3 Douglas Webb - Management Analyst, Veterans Experience Office, VA
» Sgt Jason Hutchinson - Coach, Louisville VBA Regional Office, VA
» CPO Missina Schallus - Communications Manager, Center for Women Veteran

Are you in need of direct assistance with benefits, care, and community resources? Join us at the in-person Kentucky Veterans Experience Action Center (VEAC), June 27th-29th from 9 AM - 2PM ET at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center, 3029 Muhammad Ali Blvd. Louisville, KY. Registration will be onsite-first come, first serve.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 1 at 2023 3:42 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 15:42:52 -0400

thanks for the info.

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Jun 3 at 2023 8:50 AM

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Sat, 03 Jun 2023 08:50:34 -0400

thanks for sharing

Response by SGT Ruben Lozada made Jun 4 at 2023 2:10 PM

SGT Ruben Lozada — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 14:10:47 -0400

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

Response by PO2 Harold Ashton made Jun 11 at 2023 12:21 PM

PO2 Harold Ashton — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 12:21:38 -0400

Perhaps you might help with my campaign to rid Veterans of unpaid medical debt owed through the VA.

I’ve done it before with the general population by co-founding http://www.RIPMedicalDebt.org – but it’s time to focus on the $6B on the backs of our fellow returned warriors.
Please visit http://www.VeteranMissionPossible.com and if its work resonates with you, kindly write me directly at [login to see] . Let’s start locally to get awareness and allies, and then knock on the tall doors. This help is overdue.

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Response by PO2 Charity Keller made Jun 14 at 2023 7:46 PM

PO2 Charity Keller — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 19:46:27 -0400

I would like to register

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 15 at 2023 12:57 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 12:57:51 -0400

Pact act how does it affect enrolled vets already?

Response by SPC Tammy Yarbrough made Jun 15 at 2023 1:01 PM

SPC Tammy Yarbrough — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 13:01:39 -0400

Good afternoon all. I wanted to thank everyone for their service to our country. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any VA questions you would like us to answer.

Response by Marianne Delatorre made Jun 15 at 2023 1:02 PM

Marianne Delatorre — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 13:02:45 -0400

Hi everyone, my name is Marianne Delatorre and I am the Community Engagement Manager at the Elizabeth Dole Foundation. We are the preeminent organization empowering, supporting, and honoring our nation’s 5.5 million military caregivers known as “Hidden Heroes”; the spouses, parents, family members, and friends who care for America’s wounded, ill, or injured veterans. Our programs include peer support, critical financial assistance, respite, and much more. You can view our programs here: https://www.elizabethdolefoundation.org/our-programs/. To learn more about our Hidden Heroes Caregiver Community, go to our website here: https://hiddenheroes.org/. We aim to ensure that families of veterans are supported in their caregiving journey and are recognized for their efforts. You can email me at [login to see] for questions. Look forward to chatting and hearing from you all!

Our Programs - The Elizabeth Dole Foundation

The Foundation's programs provide military and veteran caregivers the support they need at the local, state, and national levels.…

Response by SGT Luke Herbst made Jun 15 at 2023 1:04 PM

SGT Luke Herbst — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 13:04:01 -0400

Happy to be here. If anyone has questions about the Wounded Warrior Project, please reach out. I'm out of the Nashville Office, which covers TN, KY, MS, AL.

Response by Melissa Comeau made Jun 15 at 2023 1:10 PM

Melissa Comeau — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 13:10:03 -0400

Thank you for joining Kentucky! My name is Melissa Comeau and I am the spouse and caregiver to a combat wounded Marine. I am also the Director of the Military Veteran Caregiver Network at the American Red Cross. We support caregivers of all eras as well as Veterans who are caregivers. Please join us at https://www.redcross.org/get-help/military-families/services-for-veterans/military-veteran-caregiver-network.html

Military and Veteran Caregiver Network

The Military Veteran Caregiver Network provides our nation’s pre- and post-9/11-era military and veteran caregivers with peer support.

Response by PO3 Douglas Webb made Jun 15 at 2023 1:11 PM

PO3 Douglas Webb — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 13:11:10 -0400

Thanks to all of YOU for joining us today! The Q&A is now live through 2pm ET; please feel free to ask your questions to all our amazing Community & VA Experts!

Response by Corey Bowlin made Jun 15 at 2023 1:11 PM

Corey Bowlin — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 13:11:41 -0400

Good Afternoon All! My name is Corey Bowlin and I am the Director of Operations with Veteran's Club Inc. Glad that we could participate today as a peer-to-peer partner.

Veteran’s Club Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky and serves over 2,300 veterans and their families each year. We envision a world where all Veterans and First Responders receive the resources they need for healing and the services they need to live healthy lives.

Mission and Program Summary:
Veteran’s Club’s mission is to provide connection, healing, recovery, housing assistance, and vocational training to the Veteran and First Responder community. As an organization of veterans, first responders and their families, we believe it is important to represent the tremendous diversity we experienced while a part of the rank and file. We were all stronger together then, and we are stronger still today. Our common bond is unique, not despite of, but because of our individuality that was forged by our shared purpose and experience. That’s why Veteran’s Club will serve any veteran, first responder, and their families, regardless of age, race, marital status, sex, gender or religion.

Veteran’s Club offers a broad range of programs, each is designed to provide connection and support to Services Members, Veterans, First Responders and their family members. We believe that community connection positively impacts each veteran and their family.

You can find out more about us and our programs and activities at http://www.veteransclubinc.org.

Veteran's Club Inc.

Veteran's Club provides healing through our Equine program, housing assistance for homeless Veterans and connection through family outreach, vocational training, and recreational therapy.

Response by PO3 Douglas Webb made Jun 15 at 2023 1:18 PM

PO3 Douglas Webb — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 13:18:11 -0400

KENTUCKY Veterans, military families, caregivers, survivors, and service members!

On June 27-29th, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. EST, VA, Kentucky Dept. of Veterans Affairs, and community partners will host an in-person event for Kentucky Veterans, caregivers, Service members, survivors, and family members to help you get the services and benefits you’ve earned!

Are you looking to get a status on your claim or sign up for VA health care? Whatever it is, VA and their partners are here to help.

Join us at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center – 3029 Muhammad Ali Blvd. Louisville, KY 40203 – to speak directly with Veterans Service Officers, VA, Kentucky Dept. of Veterans Affairs, and community experts and get dedicated, one-on-one service. Appointment registration will be onsite; first come, first serve. We look forward to connecting with you!

Visit http://www.va.gov/VEAC for more information!

Veterans Experience Action Center (VEAC) | Veterans Affairs

Response by SPC Johnny Allen made Jun 15 at 2023 1:18 PM

SPC Johnny Allen — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 13:18:48 -0400

Good afternoon, Kentucky! My name is Johnny Allen. I am the Kentucky Department of veterans Affairs (KDVA) Appeals Branch Manager. I have 8 years of experience with veteran's benefits. KDVA is committed to serving the veteran of the commonwealth in their efforts in obtaining the benefits they deserve. I am excited to answer any questions you may have.
https://veterans.ky.gov/pages/index.aspx

Welcome

Response by Sgt Jay Dalrymple made Jun 15 at 2023 1:26 PM

Sgt Jay Dalrymple — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 13:26:43 -0400

Hello Kentucky Veterans!
My name is Jay Dalrymple. I am the Director for the National Cemetery Administration's (NCA's) scheduling office. My team is responsible for eligibility for burial and scheduling of burial for all 155 VA national cemeteries. There is a wealth of information on available burial and memorial benefits on VA.gov. I am here to assist you.

Response by SGT Lacy Rice Jr made Jun 15 at 2023 1:54 PM

SGT Lacy Rice Jr — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 13:54:23 -0400

Why are C&P decisions taking so long and being denied with false information. I have some claiming that I hadn't been receiving treatment for something that happened while on Active Duty, yet I have and currently am receiving treatment!