PPT-Veterans Benefits Applications for the Medical Community

Presenter Andy Balafas Representative and Veterans Liaison Vitas Healthcare 630 815 9563 Andrewbalafasvitascom Guest contributor Jake Zimmerman Superintendent Veterans Assistance Commission of Kane County. Vet Law 2014. Veterans Law School Clinics: A Snapshot. What constitutes a veterans law school clinic? . Law students working on real veterans’ legal cases or issues with an experienced professor or affiliated attorney in a supervisory role providing feedback. Mike Franks. Accredited Veterans Service Officer. Key Facts. There are 660,000 Vets in Michigan and 1/3 of these Vets served during the Vietnam Era.. Michigan Vets leave over $1.5 Billion on the table by not connecting to benefits.. Veterans’ Benefits:. VA Cash Benefits. And . VA Medical Coverage. Prepared by Prof. Tony Szczygiel for the NGA. Agenda. Outline . cash benefits. for a ward who is a veteran or is a veteran’s surviving spouse, child, parent. Welcome!. Why we are here today. TO HELP VETERANS IN YOUR COMMUNITY . Education:. Information and resources about Veteran benefits and services. . Collaboration:. Work together to plan a Veterans outreach event. Hilary Edgerly, LCSW. Assistant Chief, Social Work Service. VA . Illiana. Health Care System, Danville, IL. Department of Veterans Affairs. Three Administrations:. Veterans Health Administration (VHA): Includes all hospitals, clinics and Vet Centers. Brian Mullican. Department Service Officer. American Legion . Department of Virginia. Before we Begin here are some terms you need to know. CFR = Code of Federal Regulations. S/C = Service Connected. Jessica Sheldon MSW, LISW, Homeless Programs Supervisor, Columbus VA ACC. Heather Smith, Troop & Family Assistance Center Specialist, Ohio National . Guard . Family Readiness and Warrior Support. Community Or Veteran Eligible Resources” . Collaborative project between the Utah ADRC and VHA Office of Rural Health: . Building VA Partnerships to Better Serve Veterans . What we will cover today. Captain. . Rene Coronado. United States Army Reserve. TAMUCC Veterans Certifying Officer . Thursday, October 11. th,. 2012: 9:00 AM – 10:15AM. Matagorda Room, 3. rd. floor. Omni . Bayfront. Hotel ( the White Bldg). Particularly Those Preparing to Return to Our Communities. 2. Background. In 2000, the U.S. Department of Justice estimated that 12% of those incarcerated in jails and prisons were veterans . 80% of those veterans were eligible for VA services. . Vet Law 2014. Veterans Law School Clinics: A Snapshot. What constitutes a veterans law school clinic? . Law students working on real veterans’ legal cases or issues with an experienced professor or affiliated attorney in a supervisory role providing feedback. Veterans Choice Program Sample Veterans Choice Program 101 Slides Insert Your Logo Here DATE/MONTH 2017 This document is confidential and is intended solely for the use and information of the party to whom it is addressed. Larry Roberts, Northern VA&R Chairman. Project Vet Relief, Chairman . Veterans Helping Veterans. If you were on active duty, the reserves, or the National Guard and visited a doctor, hospital, health clinic or any other medical facility for any reason. This could mean thousands of dollars to you and your beneficiaries.. Community Rehabilitation Section. Vocational Rehabilitation. & . Veteran Industries. What is Veteran Industries?. Over 100 VI/CWT locations across the U.S.. It . is the marketing name used by Vocational Rehabilitation staff to promote CWT programming.