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Focus on active duty, guard, reserve and retired military personnel and their families needing financial assistance for medical, educational, and other extraordinary expenses not covered by other military, veterans, or charitable institutions. Finances and organizes a variety of adaptive sports programs such as archery, scuba training, skiing, and surfing.

Provides counseling and advocacy regarding public benefits such as Medicare, Medicaid, QMB, and other government benefits.

A program committed to serving the particular needs of female veterans and veterans with families. Full case management services, but also cater to the clients of this program with services such as: childcare, schooling, rapid and intensive housing, and employment assistance as well as SNAP, CHIP, food bank, and Medicaid referrals. Female Veteran and Veterans with Families Services also offers assistance to veterans who currently have no permanent home or that have been staying with a relative or friend.

Offers job placement, job training, and support services for homeless veterans. Assists chronically homeless individuals in preparing disability claims to submit to Social Security Administration.

As one of America's foremost veterans service organizations, AMVETS (or American Veterans) has a proud history of assisting veterans and sponsoring numerous programs that serve our country and its citizens. The helping hand that AMVETS extends to veterans and their families takes many forms. AMVETS members in more than 1,400 posts nationwide also promote and support quality of life' community-service programs ranging from Special Olympics and ROTC to scouting and organ-donor projects.

Official U.S. Army program that assists and advocates for severely wounded, ill, and injured Soldiers, Veterans, and their Families, wherever they are located, regardless of military status.

Official U.S. Govt website. Informs citizens of benefits they may be eligible for. Provides information on how to apply for assistance. Top searches: Grants, Food/Nutrition, Housing, Social Security, Military and Veterans, Healthcare, Tax Assistance, Insurance, Tax Assistance, Unemployment.

State Certified benefits counselors provide free and impartial counseling and advocacy regarding public benefits such as Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Savings Program and the Low Income Subsidy. The program also provides legal services for seniors through a specially funded program in partnership with the San Antonio Bar Association. Services include Wills, Power of Attorney, Probates, uncontested divorces, single bankruptcy, uncontested guardianship/custody, uncontested adoption, and other services.

Providing assistance in many areas including accessing, determining and understanding VA benefits, filing claims for VA benefits, specialized non-traditional resources within the region and nation for Veterans and their Families, as well as support services for specialized issues such as PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury.

The Bob Woodruff Foundation is the national nonprofit that helps ensure our nation's injured service members, veterans and their families return to a homefront ready to support them. Read more at About Us. ReMIND.org is a public education movement of the Bob Woodruff Foundation that educates the public about the needs of injured service members, veterans and their families as they reintegrate into their communities. The vision of the Bob Woodruff Foundation is to provide resources and support to injured service members, veterans and their families -- building a movement to empower communities nationwide to take action to successfully reintegrate our nation's injured heroes especially those who have sustained the Hidden Injuries of War back into their communities so they may thrive physically, psychologically, socially and economically.

Homeless Veterans Disable Veterans Family Veterans Disease Veterans Assist homeless veterans to assist them with their benefits, transport veterans to their VA appointments, and family veterans assist them with food toys etc.

Information on: health, benefits, burials and memorials, VA resources for women veterans, and more.

Debt Management Plans (DMPs) are negotiated payments with creditors that pay off debts with creditor concessions. Since DMPs actually pay off the debt, instead of having a portion of it charged off or settled, the impact on future credit is more positively treated by potential creditors. DMPs have a maximum term of 60 months to pay off non-secured debts. Each Texas Veteran, dependent or survivor will receive an in-depth analysis of their financial situation and if a DMP is the best solution to their specific needs, the plan is put in place. CCCSSA Certified Consumer Credit Counselors are trained and experienced to help Texas Veterans achieve their financial goals. A grant recipient of the Texas Veterans Commission to provide services statewide for financially stressed Texas Veterans, their dependents and survivors.

The Aid and Attendance (AandA) increased monthly pension amount may be added to a veteran‘s monthly pension amount if one of the following conditions are met: •You require the aid of another person in order to perform personal functions required in everyday living, such as bathing, feeding, dressing, attending to the wants of nature, adjusting prosthetic devices, or protecting yourself from the hazards of your daily environment •You are bedridden, in that your disability or disabilities requires that you remain in bed apart from any prescribed course of convalescence or treatment •You are a patient in a nursing home due to mental or physical incapacity •Your eyesight is limited to a corrected 5/200 visual acuity or less in both eyes; or concentric contraction of the visual field to 5 degrees or less. How to Apply: You may apply for Aid and Attendance or Housebound benefits by writing to the VA regional office where you filed a claim for pension benefits. If the regional office of jurisdiction is not known, you may file the request with any VA regional office. You should include copies of any evidence, preferably a report from an attending physician validating the need for Aid and Attendance or Housebound type care.

The Federal Recovery Coordination Program (FRCP) provides support for the recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration of severely injured, ill or wounded service members and Veterans. To get into the Federal Recovery Coordination Program, you can be referred by a member of your multi-disciplinary team, your commander, wounded warrior program or through self-referral. Referral criteria includes Spinal Cord Injury, Burns, Amputation, Blindness or Visual Limitations, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Considered at risk for psychosocial complication.

HIPAA Release Form for the Department of Veteran Affairs for family members or outside medical resources. "AUTHORIZATION AND CONSENT TO RELEASE INFORMATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)" OMB Control No. 2900-0001

The Advanced Living Technology (ALT) Program, coordinated through Social Work Service, is designed to help Veterans who need some structure in their lives, but who have limited income. Veterans live in a furnished apartment setting and pay $525.00 per month for their rent, utilities, and weekly housekeeping and laundry services. The Veterans do not receive supervised care, but case management services are provided by a VA Social Worker.

The Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) has founded a National Call Center for Homeless Veterans hotline to ensure that homeless Veterans or Veterans at-risk for homelessness have free, 24/7 access to trained counselors. The hotline is intended to assist homeless Veterans and their families, VA Medical Centers, federal, state and local partners, community agencies, service providers and others in the community. To be connected with a trained VA staff member call 1-877-4AID VET (877-424-3838). ?Call for yourself or someone else ?Free and confidential ?Trained VA counselors to assist ?Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week ?We have information about VA homeless programs and mental health services in your area that can help you. What will happen when I call? ?You will be connected to a trained VA staff member. ?Hotline staff will conduct a brief screen to assess your needs. ?Homeless Veterans will be connected with the Homeless Point of Contact at the nearest VA facility. ?Family members and non-VA providers calling on behalf of a homeless Veteran will be provided with information regarding the homeless programs and services available. ?Contact information will be requested so staff may follow-up.

An outpatient treatment program that offers extensive skill-building group modules for veterans diagnosed with a serious mental illness (SMI), to include PTSD and TBI. Provides counseling to eligible veterans who exhibit symptoms of rage, depression, emotional numbing, isolation from others, survival guilt, sleep disturbance, flashbacks, nightmares, and hyper alertness. Through a therapeutic learning environment, veterans are guided, supported, and empowered to develop and strengthen their life, coping, self-care and social skills in order to attain their personal recovery goals. Gun locks are available for any veteran or family member needing it. Contact the VA Suicide Coordinator, Larry Stokes (210-617-5300) If problems getting the assistance, call the ASC (210-477-3275 or 1-866-231-4922)

Provides a broad range of counseling, outreach, and referral services to combat Veterans and their families. Vet Centers guide Veterans and their families through many of the major adjustments in lifestyle that often occur after a Veteran returns from combat. Services for a Veteran may include individual and group counseling in areas such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), alcohol and drug assessment, and suicide prevention referrals. All services are free of cost and are strictly confidential.

Serves disabled veterans, their spouses, children and orphans. DAV employs a corps of National Service Officers (NSO’s) who represent veterans and their families with claims for benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Department of Defense and other government agencies. Veterans need not be DAV members to take advantage of this outstanding assistance, which is provided free of charge. Veterans requesting assistance in initiating claims, filing claims and status of claims, should first contact the DAV Offices located at the Audie L. Murphy VA Medical Hospital or the Frank Tejeda Clinic, National Service Officers (NSO’s). This chapter also has a DAV Community Thrift Store located at 1047 SE Military Dr, SA. For scheduled pickups, call 210-924-6669.

The Trust accepts gifts through workplace giving campaigns, including the Combined Federal Campaign and United Way, employee matching gift programs, and similar special giving arrangements, and provides a variety of direct services for America's disabled veterans. The Trust continues to seek new and innovative ways to make a positive difference in the lives of disabled veterans and their families through: " Programs ensuring quality health care for veterans, " Assistance to veterans suffering Post Traumatic Stress and substance abuse, " Programs enhancing research and mobility for veterans with amputations and spinal cord injuries, " Programs benefiting aging disabled veterans, " Evaluating and addressing the needs of veterans disabled in recent wars and conflicts, and much more, as needed.

Serve Veterans, Service members, Wounded Warriors, their family members, and their authorized caregivers. Offer: A free Basic or Premium Account. A secure environment where you can safely access your personal information and perform self-service tasks. Applications (online and PDF) for disability compensation and various benefits. Employment resources. A personalized Dashboard that can be customized to suit individual preferences and information needs. Access to the National Resource Directory, which enables you to find links to resource based on subjects that interest you. Levels of Access: To gain access to most eBenefits resources and services, you need an account. We offer the following two types of account, and both of them are free: Basic account that gives limited access to various features. A Premium account that gives unlimited access. To register for your free account, you need a DS Logon.

Department of Defense agency that operates under the direction of the National Committee for the Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve in Washington, DC .ESGR offers a variety of special, cost-free services to include Outreach, Ombudsman, and Employment support and assistance to Reserve Component units, their members, civilian employers, and select Veterans and Veterans support groups and organizations.

Family Members of Veterans: Under certain circumstances, family members of Veterans are eligible for health benefits. Some of the programs offered include the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA),(see CHAMPVA separate listing) Spina Bifida (SB), Children of Women Vietnam Veterans (CWVV), Foreign Medical Program (FMP) and Caregiver (see Veteran Caregiver separate listing.) Using these programs may reduce or eliminate your cost for medical supplies, office visits or prescriptions.

The Mission of Endeavors is to passionately serve vulnerable people in crisis through our innovative, personalized approach. We seek to unify families and communities torn apart by poverty, unemployment, or neglect by providing real, practical solutions and a path to earned income. We do this through a wide array of programs and services supporting children, families, veterans and those struggling with mental illness and other significant disabilities.

Homelessness Prevention & Stabilization Services to Veterans. Offices in San Antonio & Kerrville. Supportive Services offered include: - Case Management - Development of a Housing Stability Plan - Assistance to obtain benefits - Referrals to community agencies Limited Financial Assistance - Based on financial need - Assistance available for rent, utilities and/or deposits, child care, auto repair, moving & storage costs, bus fare - Emergency supplies - Limited legal assistance - Budget and housing counseling * Services are provided to: very low income Veteran families; veterans currently living in their home & at risk for eviction; veterans currently homeless & scheduled to move into housing within 90 days or veterans that have become homeless within the past 90 days. Assistance in locating employment.

Fort Sam Houston Texas Casualty Assistance Center.

The VLB Texas State Veterans Homes provide affordable, long-term nursing care for Texas veterans, their spouses and Gold Star parents. Clean, caring and dignified setting appropriate to those men and women who have served our country with honor. Because the VA subsidizes much of a veteran's cost to stay at a VLB Texas State Veterans Home, daily out-of-pocket rates are well below average and include the cost of medications for veterans. Private or semi-private rooms available. Has an Alzheimer's unit to provide highly specialized care.

Gift from Within is a non-profit organization dedicated to those who suffer post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), those at risk for PTSD, and those who care for traumatized individuals; develops and disseminates educational material, including videotapes, articles, books, and other resources through its website; and maintains a roster of survivors who are willing to participate in an international network of peer support.

The Green Beret Foundation is a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization that provides unconventional resources to facilitate the special needs of our wounded, ill and injured Green Berets and Green Beret Gold Star families. The GBF imparts unique support to the Special Forces Community in order to strengthen readiness and uphold Green Beret traditions and values. We operate with high efficiency in the most challenging special operations environment, mitigating the burden while Caring for America’s Quiet Professionals and facilitating their return to active duty or a successful transition to civilian life. The GBF’s mission is delivered through the administration of six programs and services. The first three programs represent the cornerstone of the GBF’s support : · Casualty Care · Advocacy · Gold Star Family Support · Ruck Program · Steel Magnolia‘s · Scholarships

The purpose of the Hazelwood Exemption (Hazelwood Act) is to provide an education benefit to honorably discharged or separated Texas veterans and to eligible dependent children and spouses of Texas veterans.

Empowers transitioning U.S. military members, veterans and their spouses to succeed in the civilian workforce through workshops, personalized career coaching and employment preparation counseling. Our services are provided at no cost to the transitioning military member, veteran, or spouse. In our signature workshops and online programs, you are individually partnered with a highly-trained Veteran Transition Specialist who works to: •Create a tailored civilian resume that effectively highlights skills and achievements •Translate military experience into civilian terminology •Learn effective job search, strategic networking and interviewing techniques •Get connected with companies who want to hire veterans

Homes for Our Troops (HFOT) is a privately funded 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization building specially adapted, mortgage-free homes nationwide for the most severely injured Veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. Most of these Veterans have sustained injuries including multiple limb amputations, partial or full paralysis, and/or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). These homes restore some of the freedom and independence our Veterans sacrificed while defending our country, and enable them to focus on their family, recovery, and rebuilding their lives. Since its inception in 2004, nearly 90 cents of every dollar donated to Homes for Our Troops has gone directly to our program services for Veterans. HFOT builds these homes where the Veteran chooses to live, and continues its relationship with the Veterans after home delivery to assist them with rebuilding their lives.

A Warrior's Wish® supports the long-term goal of hope beyond recovery. These Wishes fulfill a desire for a better quality of life or support a quest for life-gratifying endeavors. Knowing that wishes can come true directly affects service members'; spirits in addition to the families and communities that support them. Whether realizing a dream to sail, ride a bike again, or own a home adapted to specialized needs, Hope For The Warriors® honors the goals and desires of wounded service members and their families. The Above and Beyond program provides guidance to wounded service members pursuing reintegration into the civilian sector. The program consists of one-on-one mentoring, weekend seminars, and follow-up coaching, all specifically designed around participants'; individual objectives. Regardless of the service member's experience level or skill set, this program will assist in targeting personal and professional short- and long-term goals and outlining a step-by-step plan by which to achieve them. Couples, Singles and Family Wellness Retreats Hope For The Warriors® partners with other organizations to support weekend counseling retreats. Wounded warriors and their families are able to spend a weekend away, strengthening family relationships and learning techniques for handling stress. Caregiver Dinners Dinners near major military medical centers bring caregivers and families together for a relaxing evening. Such events provide opportunities for a sense of camaraderie allowing all attendees to draw strength and information from their shared experiences. The Hope and Morale program provides respite and recreational opportunities for wounded service members engaged in the long process of recovery. Such events raise spirits, restore hope and inspire a commitment to recovery—all-important factors in long-term rehabilitation success. The Immediate Needs program involves integrated case management on various levels engaging individual wounded service members, the VA and/or the warrior unit in which they are associated, medical professionals (if applicable), the Department of Defense and other nonprofit organizations. Hope For The Warriors® Outdoor Adventures program provides adaptive opportunities for wounded heroes to participate in sporting activities in the great outdoors. Service members, who previously embraced an outdoorsman lifestyle, as well as those new to wilderness sports, are introduced to recreational opportunities on the road to recovery. The Spouse/Caregiver Scholarship program identifies, recognizes, and rewards spouses/caregivers for their strength, fidelity, and resolve despite adversity. Scholarships aid in continued education at a reputable, accredited university, college, or trade school for spouses/caregivers as they assume critical roles in the financial well being of their families. Scholarship awards are $5,000 to be made co-payable to the scholarship recipient's institution for payment of tuition, books and supplies and may be reapplied for up to four years for a maximum of $20,000. The application process is the same for new applicants and renewals.

For military members: information, support, resources, and connections with the service providers you need. Help designed to make your next PCS easy. Help in finding a house or apartment, get your utilities hooked up and deposits waived, select your TV, phone, Internet and security providers, protect your family with insurance coverage, find employment and educational opportunities for your spouse.

The Semper Fi Fund and America’s Fund provide immediate financial assistance and lifetime support to post-9/11 wounded, critically ill and injured members of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, and their families, ensuring that they have the resources they need during their recovery and transition back to their communities.

Job Ready Training provides individuals with entry level to advanced workplace skills for high demand occupations in our changing marketplace. Approved through Texas Work Source, Veterans Affairs, and Department of Labor, JRT is currently serving Military spouses, disabled vets (20% or more disability rate) and we currently run a grant funded program that allows homeless female veterans and male veterans with families to receive vocational training with job placement assistance.

By appointment only, assistance in obtaining military ID card.

Military.com's free membership connects service members, military families and veterans to thousands of benefits of service, government benefits, scholarships, discounts, lifelong friends, mentors, great stories of military life or missions, and much more.

The National Resource Directory (www.nrd.gov) is a web site for wounded, ill and injured service members, veterans, their families and families of the fallen, and those who support them. The Directory provides over ten thousand services and resources available through governmental and non-governmental organizations to support recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration into the community. Link to support services and resources available across federal, state and local governmental agencies; veteran benefit and service organizations; non-profit, professional, philanthropic, community and faith-based organizations; and academic institutions.

OEF-OIF care management is provided to severely injured and ill OEF and OIF service members and Veterans by MSWs and RNs across the continuum amongst various systems of care. This involves acting as the lead case manager for emerging medical, psychosocial, or rehabilitation problems, managing the continuum of care, care coordination, acting as patient and family advocates and assessing clinical outcomes and satisfaction. Coordination of those services is ensured by the OEF-OIF Care Management Team at each facility specifically for this population of Veterans by OIF-OEF Patient Advocates.

Paralyzed Veterans of America works to maximize the quality of life for its members and all people with SCI/D (spinal cord injury and dysfunction), as a leading advocate for health care, SCI/D research and education, veterans benefits and rights, accessibility and the removal of architectural barriers, sports programs, and disability rights. The Paralyzed Veterans of America, a congressionally chartered veterans service organization founded in 1946, has developed a unique expertise on a wide variety of issues involving the special needs of our membersveterans of the armed forces who have experienced spinal cord injury or dysfunction. Paralyzed Veterans will use that expertise to be the leading advocate for quality health care for our members, research and education addressing spinal cord injury and dysfunction, benefits available as a result of our members military service, civil rights and opportunities which maximize the independence of our members.

SACV is a non-profit organization connecting veterans & their families with entitled services. Through collaboration with public, private & community resources, SACV will build a network of Veteran Service Providers willing to work together to improve accessibility & resources for veterans. Educates and informs the community on relevant issues affecting veterans to increase awareness of resources available & encourage development of new solutions. Meetings held 1st Wednesday of month, 1:30 - 3:30 at AACOG (8700 Tesoro Dr, SATX 78217)

Provides complete hospital services and social work services to military personnel, Veterans, Veteran families and DoD personnel.

Provides comprehensive retirement strategies to ensure lifestyles & financial security. Provide care & direction for all issues related to retirement, care giving & funeral planning. Consultation services are FREE; no risk in learning about your options. Specialize in keeping people out of nursing homes, off Medicaid and no one needs to worry about running out of money before running out of life or time. Consultation Services Include: Advice on creating positive cash flow while maintaining your lifestyle; Analyses of current living arrangements & advice on next step; affordable options to help maintain highest quality life style possible, including placement in a living arrangement that meets a loved one or your needs; identification of & application for unrealized benefits due to you or a loved one. Assistance with: Medicare decisions, private pay services, independent living, asset preservation, Veteran benefits, long term care insurance, placement in Assisted Living or Residential Care Homes.

Assists individuals identified as caregivers to a Veteran. Person could be a family member, loved one or friend who provides care to Veterans who are living with effects of war, disability, chronic illness or aging. The VA has a National Caregiver Support Line which serves as a primary resource/referral center to assist caregivers, Veterans, and others seeking caregiver information. Helps with VA/community caregiver support resources, "warm" referral to dedicated CSCs located in every VA Medical Center, & emotional support for caregivers. The staff of the National Caregiver Support Line is also available to respond to inquiries about the caregiver benefits associated with Public Law 111-163, Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010.

The HBPC Program provides primary care services in the home to complex and or frail patients who are usually homebound. Appropriate referrals include patients who have multiple, interacting, chronic illnesses, need palliative care for terminal illnesses, or require case management for a specific medical problem. These patients are assigned to a HBPC physician as their PCP. HBPC is provided in San Antonio and Kerrville. An interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, physical therapists and a dietitian provides care in both programs. In addition, short term patients can be admitted to HBPC for focused care. These patients remain assigned to thier current PCP while HBPC staff care for acute problems such as wound care, medication management and/or physical therapy. A new program offers care coordination, disease management and home tele-health technology to provide close monitoring of Veterans with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Hypertension, Coronary Artery Disease, and Diabetes who have increased need for hospitalization or urgent care visits. In general, Veterans must live within a 40 minute drive from either medical facility. Arrangements can be made for patients requiring wound care services during evenings and weekends. Send consults to Extended Care Service, electronically, requesting HBPC. For assistance with the referral, contact the social worker assigned to your team.

The Special Operations Warrior Foundation provides full scholarship grants and educational and family counseling to the surviving children of special operations personnel who die in operational or training missions and immediate financial assistance to severely wounded special operations personnel and their families.

An Association where Marines and Sailors who now serve, or who have served, come together as a Family of Warriors' and share that unexplained Quality that makes us stand apart, known as Esprit de Corps'. Our Outreach Program pledges that we, the Older Brothers' of our family stand ready to mentor our younger brothers and sisters and assist their children with our Scholarship Program and a helping hand from our local chapters. We stand ready to help them relocate after their active service, find employment and receive benefits of service that have been promised.

The Veterans Affairs Office will assist any student who receives benefits under the Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP).

This website offers free civil legal forms and information to Texans who cannot afford legal help.

Serves low to moderate income Texas veterans and their families.

A resource for veterans, their families, and their survivors to help locate assistance, services, & benefits.

A treatment center for military personnel who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan and are having a difficult time transitioning back to civilian life.

The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) is a Congressionally-mandated and Federally-funded organization tasked with taking care of U.S. Air Force wounded, ill, and injured Airmen, Veterans, and their families. We provide personalized restorative care throughout their transformation back to duty, separation, or retirement, staying in contact with them throughout the process as an Airman For Life. The goal is to leave them well-equipped to manage challenges, regardless of injury or illness.

U.S.VETS provides comprehensive services to the veterans we serve, including case management, employment assistance, job placement, counseling, as well as drug and alcohol free housing. At our facilities veterans progress through a seamless continuum of services designed to help them increase their level of responsibility and prepare them to live independently in the community. We coordinate our services with the medical and mental health services provided by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, the Employment Development Department; local businesses to employ veterans; and a wide variety of service agencies and community partners. We strive to empower each veteran to take responsibility for his or her success, elevate each veterans sense of psychological well-being and self-esteem, guide each veteran on the path toward independence in the community, develop and promote each veterans workforce skills, and support the recovering veteran by maintaining a drug and alcohol free environment.

Around the clock confidential call center where combat Veterans and their families can call to talk about their military experience or any other issue they are facing in their readjustment to civilian life. Staff is comprised of combat Veterans from several eras as well as families members of combat Veterans. This benefit is prepaid through the Veteran’s military service.

VA benefits information can also be obtained by submitting your request by email to the VA through the Ask A Question link on https://iris.custhelp.com, or contact a benefits representative at 1-800-827-1000. These VA specialists can answer any questions you may have.

Assists veterans with limited access to affordable housing be able to purchase a discounted home and receive wrap-around services to assist with the challenges involved in home ownership.

Offer research and advice to veterans who wish to handle their own claims. Assist veterans who are filing original claims for compensation and/or pension with the Department of Veterans Affairs and complete the required VA forms on behalf of the claimant. Assist veterans in reopening claims for service-connected disabilities and complete the required VA forms. Follow up on status of claims filed by veterans with the VA Regional Office. File Notice of Disagreement with the VA Regional Office if a veteran believes the decision made by the VA was incorrect. Review statements of the case from the VA regarding denials of claim and assist veterans with the preparation of responses. Assist veterans or surviving spouses in the preparation of appeals for denial of claims and file the appeals with the local VA Regional Office for forwarding to the Board of Veterans Appeals in Washington, D.C. Complete VA Forms other than for original claims. Answer/research telephone inquiries regarding medical, death/burial and other miscellaneous benefits.

Provides comprehensive knowledge of federal & state laws & regulations applying to veterans & their dependents in obtaining all benefits to which they are entitled by law. Provides advisory service on benefits involved by reviewing a veteran’s or surviving family member’s situation; acts as an advocate of the veteran or his family in dealing with agencies, organizations & institutions; consults with Texas Veterans Commission, VA Medical & Regional Office Personnel in development of medical treatment claims. Interviews veterans & their dependents on obtaining benefits, rights & entitlements. Develops plans for conduction briefings, filing claims, correction and upgrading of discharges; assists in obtaining out-patient medical & dental treatment & admissions to VA Hospitals.

Assist veterans and their survivors deal with completing correct forms/applications & collecting the appropriate documentation to support a claim for federal benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). If VA denies benefits, staff will assist clients compose the necessary statements and forms in filing an appeal. Provides comprehensive knowledge of federal & state laws & regulations applying to veterans & their dependents in obtaining all benefits to which they are entitled by law. Provides advisory service on benefits involved by reviewing a veteran’s or surviving family member’s situation; acts as an advocate of the veteran or his family in dealing with agencies, organizations & institutions; consults with Texas Veterans Commission, VA Medical & Regional Office Personnel in development of medical treatment claims. Interviews veterans & their dependents on obtaining benefits, rights & entitlements. Develops plans for conduction briefings, filing claims, correction and upgrading of discharges; assists in obtaining out-patient medical & dental treatment & admissions to VA Hospitals.

Assists veterans & their survivors to obtain earned benefits from the Dept. of Veterans Affairs. Assists in completing the correct forms/applications & collecting the appropriate documentation to support a claim for federal benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). If VA denies benefits, VSO staff will assist clients compose the necessary statements & forms in filing an appeal. Provides comprehensive knowledge of federal & state laws & regulations applying to veterans & their dependents in obtaining all benefits to which they are entitled by law. Provides advisory service on benefits involved by reviewing a veteran’s or surviving family member’s situation; acts as an advocate of the veteran or his family in dealing with agencies, organizations & institutions; consults with Texas Veterans Commission, VA Medical & Regional Office Personnel in development of medical treatment claims. Interviews veterans & their dependents on obtaining benefits, rights & entitlements. Develops plans for conduction briefings, filing claims, correction and upgrading of discharges, assist with enrollment in VA Healthcare.

Responsible for: Providing advisory service on benefits involved by reviewing a veteran’s or surviving family member’s situation and advising which benefits are most valuable. Acting as an advocate of the veteran or his family in dealing with agencies, organizations & institutions. Consulting with the Texas Veterans Commission to develop policy & make claims. Consulting with the VA Medical & Regional Office Personnel in development of medical treatment claims. Developing plans for conduction briefings, filing claims, correction & upgrading of discharges Interviewing veterans & their dependents on obtaining benefits, rights & entitlements. Assisting veterans to obtain out-patient medical & dental treatment & admissions to VA Hospitals Participating in & conducting public information programs on veterans’ benefits.

Assist veterans and their dependents with completing the forms/applications & collecting the appropriate documentation to support a claim for federal benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). If VA denies benefits, staff will assist clients compose the necessary statements and forms in filing an appeal. Provides comprehensive knowledge of federal & state laws & regulations applying to veterans & their dependents in obtaining all benefits to which they are entitled by law. Provides advisory service on benefits involved by reviewing a veteran’s or surviving family member’s situation; acts as an advocate of the veteran or his family in dealing with agencies, organizations & institutions; consults with Texas Veterans Commission, VA Medical & Regional Office Personnel in development of medical treatment claims. Interviews veterans & their dependents on obtaining benefits, rights & entitlements. Develops plans for conduction briefings, filing claims, correction and upgrading of discharges; assists in obtaining out-patient medical & dental treatment & admissions to VA Hospitals.

Provides comprehensive knowledge of federal & state laws & regulations applying to veterans & their dependents in obtaining all benefits to which they are entitled by law. Provides advisory service on benefits involved by reviewing a veteran’s or surviving family member’s situation; acts as an advocate of the veteran or his family in dealing with agencies, organizations & institutions; consults with Texas Veterans Commission, VA Medical & Regional Office Personnel in development of medical treatment claims. Interviews veterans & their dependents on obtaining benefits, rights & entitlements. Develops plans for conduction briefings, filing claims, correction and upgrading of discharges; assists in obtaining out-patient medical & dental treatment & admissions to VA Hospitals.

An advocate agency established to assist veterans & or their survivors in obtaining entitled benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs & the State of Texas. Purpose is to help veterans & their survivors deal with the often confusing & overwhelming task of completing the correct forms & applications & collecting the appropriate documentation to support a claim for benefits.

Provides comprehensive knowledge of federal & state laws & regulations applying to veterans & their dependents in obtaining all benefits to which they are entitled by law. Provides advisory service on benefits involved by reviewing a veteran's or surviving family member's situation; acts as an advocate of the veteran or his family in dealing with agencies, organizations & institutions; consults with Texas Veterans Commission, VA Medical & Regional Office Personnel in development of medical treatment claims. Interviews veterans & their dependents on obtaining benefits, rights & entitlements. Develops plans for conduction briefings, filing claims, correction and upgrading of discharges; assists in obtaining out-patient medical & dental treatment & admissions to VA Hospitals.

Provides comprehensive knowledge of federal & state laws & regulations applying to veterans & their dependents in obtaining all benefits to which they are entitled by law. Provides advisory service on benefits involved by reviewing a veteran’s or surviving family member’s situation; acts as an advocate of the veteran or his family in dealing with agencies, organizations & institutions; consults with Texas Veterans Commission, VA Medical & Regional Office Personnel in development of medical treatment claims. Interviews veterans & their dependents on obtaining benefits, rights & entitlements. Develops plans for conduction briefings, filing claims, correction and upgrading of discharges; assists in obtaining out-patient medical & dental treatment & admissions to VA Hospitals.

Provides comprehensive knowledge of federal & state laws & regulations applying to veterans & their dependents in obtaining all benefits to which they are entitled by law. Provides advisory service on benefits involved by reviewing a veteran’s or surviving family member’s situation; acts as an advocate of the veteran or his family in dealing with agencies, organizations & institutions; consults with Texas Veterans Commission, VA Medical & Regional Office Personnel in development of medical treatment claims. Interviews veterans & their dependents on obtaining benefits, rights & entitlements. Develops plans for conduction briefings, filing claims, correction and upgrading of discharges; assists in obtaining out-patient medical & dental treatment & admissions to VA Hospitals. Assistance with: Service Connected Compensation Non-Service Connected Pension Widows Benefits Burial Benefits Education Benefits Obtaining Military Records Hospital / Outpatient Benefits Other Local Assistance Information

Assist veterans and their survivors deal with the often confusing and overwhelming task of completing the correct forms/applications and collecting the appropriate documentation to support a claim for federal benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). If VA denies benefits, staff will assist clients compose the necessary statements and forms in filing an appeal.Provides comprehensive knowledge of federal & state laws & regulations applying to veterans & their dependents in obtaining all benefits to which they are entitled by law. Provides advisory service on benefits involved by reviewing a veteran’s or surviving family member’s situation; acts as an advocate of the veteran or his family in dealing with agencies, organizations & institutions; consults with Texas Veterans Commission, VA Medical & Regional Office Personnel in development of medical treatment claims. Interviews veterans & their dependents on obtaining benefits, rights & entitlements. Develops plans for conduction briefings, filing claims, correction and upgrading of discharges; assists in obtaining out-patient medical & dental treatment & admissions to VA Hospitals.

Assist veterans & their survivors deal with the often confusing and overwhelming task of completing the correct forms/applications and collecting the appropriate documentation to support a claim for federal benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). If VA denies benefits, staff will assist clients compose the necessary statements & forms in filing an appeal. Provides comprehensive knowledge of federal & state laws & regulations applying to veterans & their dependents in obtaining all benefits to which they are entitled by law. Provides advisory service on benefits involved by reviewing a veteran’s or surviving family member’s situation; acts as an advocate of the veteran or his family in dealing with agencies, organizations & institutions; consults with Texas Veterans Commission, VA Medical & Regional Office Personnel in development of medical treatment claims. Interviews veterans & their dependents on obtaining benefits, rights & entitlements. Develops plans for conduction briefings, filing claims, correction and upgrading of discharges; assists in obtaining out-patient medical & dental treatment & admissions to VA Hospitals.

Assist veterans and their dependents with completing the forms/applications & collecting the appropriate documentation to support a claim for federal benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). If VA denies benefits, staff will assist clients compose the necessary statements and forms in filing an appeal. Provides comprehensive knowledge of federal & state laws & regulations applying to veterans & their dependents in obtaining all benefits to which they are entitled by law. Provides advisory service on benefits involved by reviewing a veteran’s or surviving family member’s situation; acts as an advocate of the veteran or his family in dealing with agencies, organizations & institutions; consults with Texas Veterans Commission, VA Medical & Regional Office Personnel in development of medical treatment claims. Interviews veterans & their dependents on obtaining benefits, rights & entitlements. Develops plans for conduction briefings, filing claims, correction and upgrading of discharges; assists in obtaining out-patient medical & dental treatment & admissions to VA Hospitals.

Unmet Needs is there to help America's military families who have run into unexpected financial difficulties as a result of deployment or other military-related activity or injury. The program provides financial aid grants of up to $1,500 to assist with basic life needs in the form of a grant - not a loan - so no repayment is required. To further ease the burden, we pay the creditor directly.

Founded in 1978, Vietnam Veterans of America is the only national Vietnam veterans organization congressionally chartered and exclusively dedicated to Vietnam-era veterans and their families. VVAs goals are to promote and support the full range of issues important to Vietnam veterans, to create a new identity for this generation of veterans, and to change public perception of Vietnam veterans

Assists OEF/OIF Veterans in all aspect of life such as Job Search, Education, Combat Stress Recovery, Family Support. The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) mission is to honor and empower wounded warriors returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, some of the wounds are visible while others are not. In addition to helping warriors set goals toward readjustment and connecting with mental health resources, the CSRP offers two main programs: ›› Project Odyssey ›› Restore Warriors Through these initiatives, we serve the mental health needs of warriors returning with combat stress and PTSD, and their families. WWP provides individual attention and support at key stages for warriors and their families during the warrior’s recovery and transition processes. WWP is focused on warriors’ long-term mental health and dedicated to providing continued support as the needs arise. We approach these issues from the warrior’s perspective. And we can help you with: ›› Stress ›› Relationship problems ›› Loss and depression ›› Anger ›› Self-esteem issues ›› Alcohol or drug abuse ›› Trust ›› Self-care challenges

The Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (YRRP) is a DoD-wide effort to promote the well-being of National Guard and Reserve members, their families and communities, by connecting them with resources throughout the deployment cycle. Through YRRP events, Service members and loved ones connect with local resources before, during, and after deployments. Reintegration during post-deployment is a critical time for members of the Guard and Reserve, as they often live far from military installations and members of their units. Commanders and leaders play a critical role in assuring that Reserve Service members and their families attend YRRP events where they can access information on health care, education/training opportunities, financial, and legal benefits. We work in conjunction with federal partners, including the Small Business Administration and Departments of Labor and Veterans Affairs, to provide up-to-date and relevant information to the members of the all-volunteer force and their families.