By David Sutton VETERAN HELP NET CORRESPONDENT Anna Salviejo-Meyers is married to Navy Senior Chief Joseph Meyers, has 4 teenage children, works as a Utilization and Care Program Manager for Community Health Association of Spokane (CHAS) , holds a BA in psychology from Eastern Washington University and a Master’s Degree from Gonzaga University. And she […]
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By David Sutton VETERAN HELP NET CORRESPONDENT The shocking news invaded the entire household. The unexpected was bound to happen. Military families were about to be separated for the first time for as long as a year perhaps. Orders to deploy had been issued! Wives began the anticipated feelings of the agony of separation […]
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Who: VA Enrolled Veterans What: Free cup of coffee and great information When: Every Wednesday, 8:00-8:45am Where: Mann-Grandstaff VA, 2nd Floor, Room C223 Why: Meet and Greet fellow Veterans and get a little information too! All are welcome to join. No appointment necessary Questions? Contact Kari Tabino, Veterans Health Coordinator (509) 434-7657 Mann-Grandstaff VA 4815 […]
Free Rein is re-opening with a full Fall Schedule including a Veterans Session on November 16, 2019 11am to 2:30 PM. Room for 8 Veterans. Session is free to Veterans. Military Horsemanship Free Rein introduced a Military Horsemanship Program beginning in 2013 in partnership the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH). This program offers military […]
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If you are in the market for a home loan and have been awarded a Purple Heart you may be able to save thousands of dollars on your loan thanks to a new law that takes effect early next year. Purple Heart recipients will be exempt from the funding fee that the Department of Veterans Affairs charges on […]
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Many Vietnam Vets Don’t Know They Now Qualify for Agent Orange Benefits Expanded list of diseases linked to the herbicide means more veterans and their survivors qualify Exerts from article by David Frank, AARP, November 2, 2018 Many Vietnam veterans and their survivors may be missing out on substantial payments they are entitled to receive as […]
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Hey Veterans, Did You Know? Agent Orange survivor benefits for spouses and children may be available even if the veteran died without a claim or passed away from a disease that was added to the list after their death. When veterans do not realize that they are eligible for disability benefits based on ailments added […]
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Hey Americans, Do You Know An Iraq or Afghanistan War Veteran? Common Disabilities Faced by Iraq and Afghanistan War Veterans** This partial list is by no means a compilation of all disabilities. We are presenting this list of common disabilities to increase awareness for veterans, as well as families and friends of those that have […]
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Why Register? My HealtheVet is the VA’s personal health record. It was designed for veterans, service members, their dependents and caregivers. When you register on My HealtheVet, you gain access to tools that can help you track and monitor your health. As a registered user, you can build your own personal health record that you […]
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Hey Veterans! Did You Know? 100% service-connected disabled veterans are eligible for a FREE veteran license plate in Washington and Idaho. Check with each state for a complete list of requirements. Check online or go to vehicle licensing.