Veterans Corner Radio

 Disabled American Veterans (DAV) National Commander, Andy Marshall is one of us in many ways. His two purple hearts and the disabilities resulting from them led him to a 40-year career with the DAV. He was, prior to his retirement the supervisor of a DAV regional claims office and he shares many of the insights he gained on the front lines, so to speak. I know you will learn much from him and be...

The Military Officers Association of America is deceptive in that the general public has little knowledge of them. However, they are one of the strongest if not the strongest lobbying organizations for both active duty military and veterans. With 21 lobbyists and a number of other legislative employees and the fact that they represent 350,000 members they are a great force for keeping the needs of...

Daniel Keenaghan Ex. Director VA Insurance Services brings to our show some great news for veterans who may be up in years and having trouble getting insurance. There is a new program on the horizon and he shares how to take advantage of it. He also discusses the conversion of insurance once someone leaves the military. Did you know that VA has a home mortgage policy, you will if you listen in to...

Ricardo Da Silva, VA Education Services Program Integration Officer shares an Educational office update. Did you know if you have used up your VA education benefits that there may be a second bite at the apple, and you may be eligible for up to one year of what amounts to full benefits? Listen in to hear how. Ricardo Da Silva, VA Education Services Program Integration Officer shares information on...

What is the VA Office of Pension and Fiduciary Service? Well if you are receiving a check from the Veterans Benefits Administration that is where it is probably coming from. In this broadcast, Kevin Friel, Deputy Director of Pension and Fiduciary Services for the VA explains how his office can benefit you and should there be a veteran who needs help in handling his or her financial affairs how the...

Dr. Kevin White MD, Chief of Spinal Cord Injury James A Haley VA Hospital.  You will learn so much listening to Dr. White as he speaks to the newest treatment for not only Spinal Cord Injuries but also for several other afflictions like ALS that are a challenge for their department. There is so much being done and various spokes working on different types of treatment all come together to provide...

Toni and Craig Gross are remarkable people and hearing about their losing their son Frank in Afghanistan brought tears to my eyes, However, how they have handled one of the greatest losses a parent can have is a story so heartwarming that it has to be told. Tune in to hear how they have committed their lives to help vets much like their son, who did return home but needed help on their return.  Ou...

 Dr. Jason Watts of Watts Dental Offices returns to Veterans Corner Radio to discuss the Free Dental Day they will be having in November. Each year he opens one of his offices to Veterans for a variety of dental work at no cost to the Veteran. He also discusses the fact that now his offices are approved by the VA for out-patient dental care through VA Community Care. By the way, if you missed it,...

Dr. Scott Shreve,  Veterans  Administration National Director of Palliative and Hospice Care provides solid and pertinent information to those who may need Palliative and/or Hospice Care. Important to note is that if you perhaps have not qualified for VA care in the past, at the end of life many things change, and you may be eligible to enroll. Veterans should call enrollment, tell them of your en...

Jane Che, Director VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities Program Office Compensation Service sheds some light on the VA rating process and discusses the new presumptive conditions for claims. Director Che is emphatic about our veterans taking advantage of the claims process and emphasizes that when you file you do not take away from any other veterans. She also speaks to the effort her office and th...

 |A prosthetic device is any device that helps replace, correct, or support a body part or the function of a body part. In the VA that definition gets stretched a bit to cover so much more. It can be, according to Asst. Chief Walker, the proper socks for a diabetic patient all the way up to the retrofitting of a car to provide a vet with mobility. Listen in and you will learn, just as I did, the m...

Because so many people have failed to get their Covid shots the disease is spreading. Even if you have taken the shots you may still be vulnerable to the disease, although your case will generally not be life-threatening, more like a slight case of the flu. But you may still want to seek medical treatment. Here is what you need to know if you go to a local Urgent Care and seek treatment so that yo...

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is not new (PTSD) According to Dr. Norman references can be found to it well before the First World War where we called it Shell Shock. Each war has had a different name for this condition but finally we are understanding its causes and improving on available treatments. In fact Dr. Norman makes a strong point that Vietnam veteran who received treatment in the1980 to...

Christine Eickhoff, Health System Specialist, VHA National Center for Healthcare Advancements and Partnerships helps you in your quest to be better trained.   If you feel you need education and some type of certification to get ahead you are most likely right. If you also believe that it will be too expensive to get that education and certification you are probably wrong. That is if you are willin...

The Director of the James A Haley Veterans Hospital has been a frequent guest on Veterans Corner Radio since its inception over four years ago. Joe's transparent management style has allowed for almost all of the top managers at that facility to come on Veterans Corner Radio and share information with our listeners. But beyond that transparency, Joe has established a culture of competency at...

Jennifer (Jenny) Moser, Associate Director  Scientific Programs, and Jennifer (Jenn) Deen, Associate Director Public Relations for the Million Veterans Program share information on this program that will change the way medicine is practiced.   The Million Veteran program at the VA is one of the largest genetics research programs in the world with nearly 840,000 veterans participating. The goal is...

Rebecca Keough is responsible for the White House VA Hotline. This is the office that you contact when you have exhausted all other avenues of help. Many times they can cut the Gordian knot of bureaucracy and get you to the right person or office that can solve your problem. While it is always good practice to try and resolve your problem at the lowest level possible, when a wall is hit, this is t...

Dr. Hayes is making her second visit to Veterans Corner Radio. The comments in response to her first visit prompted us to ask her back. This time she discusses the problems that women face in transitioning from military service to civilian life. They also talk about some of our male veterans who are causing these ladies to feel disrespected while waiting for their VA appointments. Everyone should...

Dr. Kelley, a nationally recognized practitioner in the area of Oncology, heads up the VHA’s Oncology services. During this program, you will learn about the cutting-edge programs currently being offered and you'll hear some much-needed information you can use should cancer ever show up in your screenings. Whether or not you are a veteran, many of the ideas Dr. Kelly shares will be valuable w...

Host Bill Hodges shares with listeners, 14 tips on how to file a disability claim with the VA and then what to do to make sure it progresses properly through the system. He also gives some thoughts on where and how to get help with your claim.  Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.com Join us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner Radio You can contact our host Joe Muhlber...

Sixty thousand claims are under mandatory review due to a court order and the passing of the Blue Water Navy bill by congress. Rashmi talks with Bill Hodges about the way that review will be handled and how those who have not filed, or even the spouse/family, can file claims for Agent Orange exposure on naval ships. For some, it can mean hundreds of thousands of dollars in back pay on claims previ...

 DAV National Commander Whitehead discusses the mission of the DAV and how Veterans and their families can get help in multiple ways from the organization. He also discusses the upcoming DAV National Convention that starts on July 31 in Tampa, Florida. Among the highlights will be a pre-convention Job Fair on July 28 and a Day of Inspiration with a variety of speakers that includes one Medal of Ho...

 Dr. Jacqueline Scott, a board-certified ophthalmologist, discusses the condition we know as cataracts and walks us through how they develop and what treatments are available. As a matter of full disclosure, for the past five years, the doctors have been advising me to have the surgery. This past spring I finally agreed and now for the first time in forty years, I am not wearing glasses. My result...

Director Joe Battle returns to the James A Haley Veterans Hospital after spending the last 8 months on temporary assignment directing Region 7 of the VAH. Joe has 38 years with the VA and is recognized as an expert on the VA. During our interview, he gives us a better perspective on the parts of the VA and how they serve the veteran community.  Just in. Sadly Director Battle has decided to end his...

Jason Hoge, Director of Operations for the Debt Management Center in St. Paul, MN. discusses VA debt.  If you happen to be someone who owes the VA money from either failure to pay a co-pay or if you have received over-payments from the VA from such issues as children or a spouse being removed from eligibility for supplemental payments on disability checks, then this program is for you. You're...