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Texas Veterans! Do You Have Health or Benefits Questions? Ask Your Questions Now!
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On Thursday, July 13th from 1-2pm CT; VA and community partners will be on RallyPoint to answer your questions of benefits, claims, and peer-to-peer support services.
You can ask questions in writing (no audio/video), to the following people:
» MSG Heidi Martin - Senior Human Resource Specialist, VA
» Kat Bailey - Chief Communications Officer, VA Heart of Texas Healthcare Network
» Marianne Delatorre - HHCC Program Coordinator, Elizabeth Dole Foundation
» Sgt Jay Dalrymple - Director, National Cemetery Scheduling Office, VA
» Sgt Ed McEvoy - National Outreach Specialist, VA Vet Center
» Sgt Christopher Vidaurre - Senior Program Manager, George W. Bush Presidential Center
» PO3 Douglas Webb - Management Analyst, Veterans Experience Office, VA
» Phillip Wilson - Public Contact Team Supervisor, Waco VBA Regional Office, VA
» SGT Arlene Perez - Peer Services Manager, Texas Veterans Commission
» Seena Schott - Chief Experience Officer, VHA VISN 17, VA
» CPO Missina Schallus - Communications Manager, Center for Women Veteran
Veteran and Military Spouse Talent Engagement Program (VMSTEP):
VMSTEP provides employment readiness assistance and outreach to transitioning service members, Veterans, and eligible military spouses while advocating the use of special hiring authorities, employment programs, and Veteran retention strategies to help VA become the employer of choice for Veterans and military spouses.
VA Heart of Texas Healthcare Network:
The VA Heart of Texas Healthcare Network's mission is to offer options to timely, quality healthcare services for Texas Veterans through care and respect for one's physical, psychological, and spiritual health.
VEAC EVENT!
Are you a North Texas Veteran, family member, caregiver, survivor, or service member in need of direct assistance with benefits, care, and community resources? Join us from the convenience of your phone for the North Texas Veterans Experience Action Center (VEAC), July 18-20 from 10am-3pm CT. Register Now! https://rly.pt/TXVEAC
You can ask questions in writing (no audio/video), to the following people:
» MSG Heidi Martin - Senior Human Resource Specialist, VA
» Kat Bailey - Chief Communications Officer, VA Heart of Texas Healthcare Network
» Marianne Delatorre - HHCC Program Coordinator, Elizabeth Dole Foundation
» Sgt Jay Dalrymple - Director, National Cemetery Scheduling Office, VA
» Sgt Ed McEvoy - National Outreach Specialist, VA Vet Center
» Sgt Christopher Vidaurre - Senior Program Manager, George W. Bush Presidential Center
» PO3 Douglas Webb - Management Analyst, Veterans Experience Office, VA
» Phillip Wilson - Public Contact Team Supervisor, Waco VBA Regional Office, VA
» SGT Arlene Perez - Peer Services Manager, Texas Veterans Commission
» Seena Schott - Chief Experience Officer, VHA VISN 17, VA
» CPO Missina Schallus - Communications Manager, Center for Women Veteran
Veteran and Military Spouse Talent Engagement Program (VMSTEP):
VMSTEP provides employment readiness assistance and outreach to transitioning service members, Veterans, and eligible military spouses while advocating the use of special hiring authorities, employment programs, and Veteran retention strategies to help VA become the employer of choice for Veterans and military spouses.
VA Heart of Texas Healthcare Network:
The VA Heart of Texas Healthcare Network's mission is to offer options to timely, quality healthcare services for Texas Veterans through care and respect for one's physical, psychological, and spiritual health.
VEAC EVENT!
Are you a North Texas Veteran, family member, caregiver, survivor, or service member in need of direct assistance with benefits, care, and community resources? Join us from the convenience of your phone for the North Texas Veterans Experience Action Center (VEAC), July 18-20 from 10am-3pm CT. Register Now! https://rly.pt/TXVEAC
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As we all start logging in, I wanted to introduce myself, I am Missina Schallus, the Communications Manager at the VA Center for Women Veterans. I am standing by to answer your questions.
Thank you for your service.
https://www.va.gov/WOMENVET/index.asp
Thank you for your service.
https://www.va.gov/WOMENVET/index.asp
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SGT Arlene Perez
Sgt Douglas Mellen - We can post a reply on the chat or message you directly. What questions did you have?
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Sgt Jaime Fox
Are there any programs that assist women veterans on Maternity leave? I am currently pregnant and am trying to plan ahead for the future. My employer provides unpaid leave up to 12 weeks, but as a single mother I am not sure how I can keep my bills paid and purchase everything needed for a new child for 3 months without any income. Any assistance would be appreciated thank you.
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PO1 Sharon Jackson
It's 2 pm so how do you log in
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A1C Randolph Cassidy
I would like to get assistance with filing for service-connected disability benefits, who should I contact?
Hello Everyone,
I am Arlene Perez and I am the Peer Services Manager with the Military Veteran Peer Network at the Texas Veterans Commission and I am here to connect you to supportive services in your community.
https://veteransmentalhealth.texas.gov/military-veteran-peer-network/
I am Arlene Perez and I am the Peer Services Manager with the Military Veteran Peer Network at the Texas Veterans Commission and I am here to connect you to supportive services in your community.
https://veteransmentalhealth.texas.gov/military-veteran-peer-network/
Military Veteran Peer Network - VMHD
The Military Veteran Peer Network is made of TVC-Certified Peer Service Coordinators and their peer volunteers strategically placed across Texas.
MSgt David Sullins
Why is the VA allowed to take 105 days to review 1-2 documents to verify a dependents school enrollment?
SGT Arlene Perez
PO1 Sharon Jackson - A representative just tried to call you and was not able to get connected. They have sent an email to the one on file.
PO1 Sharon Jackson
SGT Arlene Perez - thank you, I didn't expect nor recognize the #. I have answered her email and appreciate the assistance
Come back to me when you actually serve all who served then we can talk. Till then I've learned 3 things from the VA.
1. I can't get breast cancer
2. If it does happen their responsibility ends with cutting the bresdt off and leaving the scar behind.
3. Trans individuals cannot get raped
3a. If a Trans Vet shows to a VA and says they have been raped they will be sent home.
3b. Begging is required to secure a STD blood test after being raped.
Welcome to Texas
1. I can't get breast cancer
2. If it does happen their responsibility ends with cutting the bresdt off and leaving the scar behind.
3. Trans individuals cannot get raped
3a. If a Trans Vet shows to a VA and says they have been raped they will be sent home.
3b. Begging is required to secure a STD blood test after being raped.
Welcome to Texas
MSG Heidi Martin
I have served and would love to assist. I am an employment coordinator but if you send me an email I can find the correct POC for you. My email is [login to see]
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