The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers two programs for separating military personnel, which assists them in receiving VA disability benefits much faster than usual. The programs are the “Benefits Delivery at Discharge” and “Quick Claim.” Keep reading...
Prescription drugs received through the Department of Veterans Affairs for non-service connected conditions could cost many veterans less under a new rule that kicks in Feb. 27. Keep reading...
The Employment Development Department, located at 124 N. Irwin Street in Hanford, has a Veteran Services department dedicated to assisting veterans in gaining employment. Keep reading...
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) launched a new Health IT initiative that enables VA to share medical records electronically with social security disability processors. Keep reading...
Veterans Day, November 11, is set aside to thank and honor all men and women who served honorably in the military. In fact, Veterans Day is largely intended to thank living veterans for their service, to acknowledge that their contributions to our national security are appreciated, and to underscore the fact that all those who served – not only those who died – have sacrificed and done their duty. Keep reading...
We are quickly approaching the one-year anniversary of Governor Brown signing legislation that allows California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to offer special driver’s licenses to veterans. The license has “Veteran” printed on it, indicating honorable service in the United States Armed Forces. Keep reading...
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is partnering with Chrysler Liquidating Trust to provide funds to support VA efforts to end Veteran homelessness. The partnership is part of the MyVA Strategic Partnership Initiative, which works with external organizations to improve the delivery and access of care for Veterans. Keep reading...
September is Suicide Prevention Month and as such I am compelled to address that topic here in Veterans Corner. Current statistics indicate the average suicide rate among veterans to be 20 per day, down from 22 per day in 2013. Keep reading...
Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore is hosting its annual Retired Military Appreciation Day on Saturday, September 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., starting at the base theater. The purpose of the event is to provide updates covering benefits for military retirees and their spouses. Keep reading...
In June 2016, USDVA announced it would send letters to more than 24,000 veterans who were potentially misdiagnosed regarding traumatic brain injury, offering new exams. It is unclear why the exams were conducted in violation of VA policy at a number of VA facilities. Keep reading...