VSO Talk Radio

Wwe previously discussed in part 1: type of disability claims, How to file a claim,  and in part 2 we discussed evidence, types of evidence needed for your claim.  Part 3:  Your claim is filed, your evidence is submitted,  what happens next? Now we going into part 4: your claim has been decided, in your favor or not. What are your options. 

Your claim is filed, the evidence is submitted,  now what?  What happens next?  we previously discussed in part 1: type of disability claims, How to file a claim,  and in part 2 we discussed evidence, types of evidence, what is needed for your claim.  Today we are going to talk about what happens next.  Your claim is filed, your evidence is submitted,  what happens next? 

This week we talk with Marc D. Massey, Field Representative, Massachusetts Division of The Salvation Army.  Tell us about programs and services available to assist Veterans and their families.  

This week we continue with Part 2 of Disability Claims: Evidence needed when submitting your claim.  

This week we talk about filing a VA disability Claim, what the process is, what you need to do before you file, and what evidence you should submit with your claim.  

This week we talk about Public Aid/Assistance for Veterans.  Separate from the VA, many states have programs to assist veterans and their families with financial assistance.  

This week on #vsotalkradio  we talked with Troy Henke, Veterans of Foreign Wars Massachusetts, State Jr Vice Commander about his military service, his service in the VFW and his current chairmanship of the #VFWMA Special Project: Medic Now Foundation Inc..   If you missed the show, you can listen to us on ITunes Podcast, Spotify and Google Podcasts or on our website www.ludlowveterans.us 🎧𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙣...

This week we discuss VA Benefits specifically for our Vietnam Veterans and added benefits from the PACT Act.    

As we close out 2023 we wanted to recap some of our highlighted shows and some great guest from many organizations that came on air to tell us about there programs and services. 

This week we talk about Veterans In Crisis,  Crisis Line, Services Available to Veterans and families to help you!  

This week we recap the Army/Navy Game, Jered sings army!   We touch on the VA’s Million Veterans Program,  Gulf War And Burn Pit Registries and the importance.  

This Week we discussed Veterans Service Officers (VSOs), complance, accredition and more. 

Don't Feed the Sharks  What is a “Claim Shark”?  • A Claim Shark is an individual or company that charges hefty fees to “assist” or “consult” veterans with filing their VA benefit claims – this practice is illegal!  • Claim Sharks are not VA accredited, meaning they aren’t required to adhere to the well-established professional and ethical standards of VA accreditation, so their advice can of...

This week with talk with a few organizations that are supporting Veterans.   ▪️State Treasury-Welcome Home Bonuses ▪️New England Center and Home for Veterans ▪️Mike Raymond, Past State Commander for the VFW ▪️SAR: Suicide Awareness Flag

This week on Western Mass Veterans Radio  we discussed Governor Maura T. Healey’s filed legislation to increase benefits, modernize services and promote inclusivity for Massachusetts veterans. An Act Honoring, Empowering and Recognizing Our Servicemembers and Veterans (HERO Act) will have positive impacts for hundreds of thousands of veterans living in Massachusetts, including nearly 30,000 women...

This week we talked with Jason Berger, VSO of Eastern Hampden District, Ally Rodriquez, VSO Taunton MA, and Kim Emerling, VSO of Salem, MA.  We get their propective as VSOs and learn what they do in their communities. 

BUILDING BRIDGES VETERANS INITIATIVE Uniting Food, Friends, and Veterans Hosting Veteran Communities Of Mutual Support, Camaraderie And Gratitude Around Complimentary Meals At Fifteen Sites In New England Building Bridges has organically evolved from a single site experiment to gather a handful of veterans, to an organized network of fifteen sites in four New England states, all in pursuit of the...

This week we talk with Patrick George,  President of the Massachusetts Veterans Services Officers Association and Watertown, MA VSO.   He talks about  the association, its mission, and vision for the future.   

As the Veterans needs change with age, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will provide benefits and services that address a variety of issues including the changing health risks they face, as well as financial challenges through VA benefits and health services. Elderly Veterans may be eligible for a wide-variety of benefits and we discuss these programs. 

Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, it is WAA mission to Remember, Honor and Teach and its carried out by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at more than 4,000+ locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea and abroad. 

The Medic Now Foundation broadens health care access for our military families, veterans, and active duty service members ​by easing the burden of out-of-pocket expenses through our "Healthcare Cost Assistance Program (HCAP).

The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. Until 11:59 p.m. Sept. 30, 2023, Veterans who deployed to a combat zone, never enrolled in VA health care and left the military between Sept. 11, 2001, and Oct. 1, 2013, are eligible to enroll directly in VA health care through the PACT Act . This special...

You Are Not Forgotten -- that's the central phrase behind the POW/MIA remembrance movement that honors America's prisoners of war, those who are still missing in action and their families. Many of our service members suffered as prisoners of war during several decades of varying conflicts. While some of them made it home, tens of thousands more never did.

As September 11th approaches , we look back on that faithful day and the wars that followed.   

The VA pays eligible Veterans and caregivers back for mileage and other travel expenses to and from approved health care appointments.  We break down this benefit and let you know what your entitlements are.