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Dementia Services and Disability

Gulf Coast Dementia Services is a nonprofit (501 c3) here on the Gulf Coast devoted to caregiver services and resources for families dealing with dementia. I have worked with Gulf Coast Dementia Services on the board for the last year and in 2021 worked in fundraising for their efforts with the Gong Show which was […]

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Veterans Outreach Initiative

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Justice Outreach (VJO) Program is a prevention-focused component of VA’s Homeless Programs Office (HPO). The HPO’s mission is to end homelessness among Veterans. Unfortunately, disabled Veterans have a difficult time reintegrating to civilian society. Veterans often find themselves homeless and become involved in the criminal justice system. The […]

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VA to Hire at Maximum Capacity

We previously told you about the staffing shortages that the VA has seen this year in our blog from November 18, 2022. You can access that blog here. Since that time, the VA has announced that it has begun to hire new staffing to help process the massive number of claims that are the result […]

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Building Your Case for VA Compensation

There is more to filing a successful VA compensation claim than simply filing. While the VA will pull your service treatment and VA treatment records, that is rarely enough for you to get your condition service-connected. That is not to say that you should hold off filing, you should always file for compensation as soon […]

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Do you disagree with the VA’s disability rating for your condition?

United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is directly responsible for providing support and benefits to those who have served the country through military service. The VA offers medical support, job training and even college tuition benefits for service members who have reentered civilian society. There are also disability and medical benefits available for individuals […]

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