Veterans Corner Radio

Karen Ruedisuele, Director, of Health Affairs, and Government Relations for the Military Officers Association of America,  is a person in the know and she is the one that monitors what is happening that might affect you in Congress. In this case, we are talking to her about the recent information floated on changing Tri-Care for Life and adding expensive annual payments and copays.  Our library of...

Daniel J Seehafer, National Commander of the American Legion 2023-2024 Is not only active in the American Legion but never really gave up his military career as a Navy Chaplain. Upon leaving the military he has, was and is paster and active pastor. Not unlike some of the other national commanders he will be spending 300 nights on the road sharing his anti-suicide message, “Be the One.” Our library...

Duane Sarmiento, Commander in Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars 2023-2024 is a perfect example of someone who puts service above self. A 30 + year member of the Legion is excited about the message he will be sharing as he spends about 300 nights on the road this next year. As a veteran of Desert Shield/Desert Storm he is looking forward to reaching out to all veterans but especially those who...

 BG Victor Perez USA Ret., Commander in Chief Military Order of World Wars (MOWW) gives us a picture of what this organization does not only for veterans but for the good of our society at large. They especially work with children to help them grasp the true meaning of being a patriot. Speaking of Patriots, although this is a Military Officers Association one can join as a Patriot member and work...

DAV National Commander Nancy Espinosa is highly qualified to lead the organization what with being the DAV Adjutant for the state of Utah. Listen to her as she shared information on the activities of the DAV and how effective the organization has been in providing claims assistance to our veterans in need.  Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.com Join us on Facebook at the...

Brian Kelly, President of the Military Officers Association of America is a retired USAF Lt. General and begins his second year at the reigns of this powerful military association. Listen in to hear his thoughts on the past year and his views on the upcoming year. BTW Lt. Gen Kelly is a huge supporter of Veterans Corner Radio and we appreciate that support. Our library of shows can be found at www...

Jacquelyn M. Paykel MD, Chief Whole Health Services, Chief Well-Being Officer, James A Haley VA Hospital discusses the whole health program.  Are you feeling as good as you would like to or think you should? If the answer is no to that question, then the VA Whole Health program may well be important for you to look at and participate in. Forward thinking is a major part of the VA treatment and the...

Karen Worcester, CEO of Wreaths Across America is a repeat guest on Veterans Corner Radio and has lots of great information to share about their outreach programs for youth to foster patriotism. Further, the organization continues to grow and along with placing wreaths of the graves of our service men and women they also have established a great radio network, Wreaths Across America, where they fa...

Jessica Pierce, Assistant Director, Policy Staff Veterans Benefits Administration Central Office is a font of information on filing claims and also differentiating between temporary and permanent disabilities  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 Muhlberger at joseph.muhlberger@gmail.com

Thomas Hines, Acting Chief, Health Administration, JA Haley Veterans Hosp, Eligibility and Enrollment Part one. Thomas has a long history in VA enrollment including discussing priority groups. If you have not tried to register in the recent past it is time to do it again. Things change and certainly, since the PACT Act vets who would previously not qualify, may do so now, Listen in. Part Two Our l...

Catherine Kelso, MD, MS Dep. Exec. Dir. VA Office of Geriatrics and Extended Care has spent most of her life providing care to Geriatric patients. Even as a child, she was the caregiver at her home and then on to nursing school before finding her calling as a d Geriatric Doctor. Her interview is enlightening on so many levels for those of us who are growing older, She discusses treatments, warning...

Thomas Hines, Acting Chief, Health Administration, James A Haley Veterans Hosp,  has a long history in VA enrollment including discussing priority groups. If you have not tried to register in the recent past it is time to do it again. Things change and certainly, since the PACT Act vets who would previously not qualify, may do so now, Listen in  Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscor...

Barry Cooper, Program Analyst Pre-discharge Team in Compensation Services shares what our military get today when they are discharged.  Unlike when many of us finished our tour in the military when they gave us a quick physical and bounced us out the door, today the Veterans Administration works with the DOD. They now offer a review of benefits and if necessary assists the soon-to-be veterans in f...

Monica Mohindra, Director, Library of Congress Veterans History Project shared with me how they are collecting stories from Veterans on all aspects of their service. I thought this program really was pointed to the combat soldier and aimed at wartime experience but certainly, those stories are important they what to hear the tails of the people in the Mess Tent, the Supply Room, and the Hospitals....

 It was a joy to talk with David Coker, President of the Fisher House Foundation. If you are not aware of the Fisher House, it is much like the Ronald McDonald house without the clowns. However, it is for military families to come to VA hospitals to be with their loved one while they undergo treatment. Listen in because you never know when calamity might hit putting you in the VA hospital and you...

It was a joy to talk with David Coker, President of the Fisher House Foundation. If you are not aware of the Fisher House, it is much like the Ronald McDonald house without the clowns. However, it is for military families to come to VA hospitals to be with their loved one while they undergo treatment. Listen in because you never know when calamity might hit putting you in the VA hospital and you w...

Jason Latona, VA Chief For Specialty Adaptive Housing shares, many of our wounded veterans come home to what, for most of us is normal, but to them is a hostile atmosphere. A kitchen counter on which they have prepared food over the years is now too high. Getting into a bathtub without help is impossible and shelves are now out of reach. This is just the start of the barriers that they can find th...

The war is over but not everyone came home. If this agency has anything to do with, it they will. Director Kelly McKeague has dedicated a lot of his life both as a Major General in the US Air Force and as a civilian to locating our lost comrades and reuniting them with their families. This program talks about what they are doing and how you can help them in their efforts to ensure the words “No Ma...

Director Fromm is back to bring us information on the Champ VA insurance program. What is it? How does one qualify for it? What is the cost associated with it? Will it cover you if you are traveling or living offshore? These are just some of the questions that this program will answer.  Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.com Join us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner...

Director Fromm talks with us today about the VA’s Foreign Medical Program. Did you know that if you lived overseas or were traveling in a foreign country, you might have some medical benefits coming to you should become sick or injured? Should you develop any Service-Connected injury or illness, any treatment relating to those issues may be within the realm of coverage by the VA. This podcast will...

Indra Sandal, National Lead of the VHA Uber Health Connect Initiative, Overs sees the rollout of this public-private program that will assist veterans to find transportation to the VA and also has proven to be a valuable resource in helping to get veterans to show up for an appointment, saving millions of dollars in lost medical time. Listen in to hear where it is rolling out and how to take advan...

Memorial Day came up fast and of course many of us focused on our Veterans Cemeteries. Under Secretary Quinn, National Cemeteries Administration was focused on Memorial Day and had some words about it along with information on programs the NCS is introducing to help veterans in their greatest time of need. Listen in to hear how you can get your reservation in for a place of honor when your time co...

 Dr. Chris Loftis, National Director of Mental Health Collaboration for the VA announces a new VA mental health program “Today I am.” This program is designed to give veterans even more assistance in overcoming depression and other forms of mental illness. Having the tools is a good step forward and this program is a real tool box. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.com J...

 D.J. Reyes, Col. USA retired is the perfect example of, “If you want to get something done, give it to a busy person to do it.” Because of his work in the Veterans Treatment Court both locally and nationally and his work on other veterans issues he was a prime choice for the Secretaries Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans. Listen in and I think you will find the work of the committee very int...

Monica Rivera, Chief,  VA Stakeholder, and Organization Change Management comes on with information that will help prevent scams and other frauds perpetrated on veterans and their families. She gives a specific number to call at the VA to verify any calls you might get and also information on contacting the VA when you feel fraud is present. Finally, she gives information on identifying scams and...