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Brad Hibbard Program Manager for America’s VetDogs presents and interesting story of not only assisting Veterans with Service Dogs but also providing Combat Stress Control Dogs to active duty units, many of whom have been raised by prison inmates, who have benefited from the puppy-raising process. Listen in to hear about the variety of Service Dogs and how the dog and the vet are paired up. If you think you need a dog, he explains the process and what happens once you are accepted into the program. Veterans are not charged for the services they provide and the organization is a 501 c3 not-for-profit and is supported by donors who care about veterans. Tune in to hear about the 5 different categories of dogs they raise and what they are trained to do. You will be amazed.  Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner RadioYou can contact our host William (Bill) Hodges at bill@billhodges.com

Ryan Gallucci, VFW Dir of National Veterans Services shares his knowledge of the new PACT act. He speaks of a special open season to get into the VA and discusses some of the Presumptive illnesses contained in the act. During his comments, he shared a special website set up by VFW to get help and answer questions. Most importantly he stresses the point that one does not have to be a VFW member to get help from VFW. Finally, we talked about the sharks in the water (Lawyers) trying to separate veterans from their benefits. You do not have to pay to get a claim submitted and the process is much more streamlined than in the past. You will enjoy Ryan and learn a lot.  Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner RadioYou can contact our host William (Bill) Hodges at bill@billhodges.com

 | Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Memorial Affairs, Matthew Quinn, discusses the new Legacy Program being rolled out by the VA among a plethora of other things.  Including the reopening of certain cemeteries because of the addition of a Columbarium. Over 150,000 veterans and their eligible dependents were interned over the last year and keep in mind not one family received a bill   Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner RadioYou can contact our host William (Bill) Hodges at bill@billhodges.com

John Bell, Executive. Director of the VA Home Loan Guaranty program, explains how veterans and their families can benefit from the VA Home Loan process. He points out that these loans have no down payment required, limited closing costs, competitive low interest rates, no private mortgage insurance requirement, no maximum loan amount for those with only one VA loan and many other benefits including those who have a VA rated disability are not required to pay the VA funding fee. Listen in, it will be worth your time.  Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner RadioYou can contact our host William (Bill) Hodges at bill@billhodges.com

Mr. Patrick Diggs oversees at Bay Pines VA Hospital in St. Petersburg Florida one of the largest in-patient Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Units in the VA and most likely in the country. This interview explores what constitutes sexual assault the reporting process (For the most part there are no time limits) through trained and confidential resources and gives that source for every VA hospital. No matter your discharge status or whether you are currently a VA patient, if you feel you were violated (Male or Female) the VA wants you to report it and seek treatment.  Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner RadioYou can contact our host William (Bill) Hodges at bill@billhodges.com

No matter where in the world you happen to find yourself if you are a vet or the family of a vet you can call upon Vets4Warriors for immediate peer support and guidance. They answer right away no matter the time of day and can start you on the way to getting help. Their network of caring organizations can provide a multitude of services. Major General Mark Graham the executive director is a Gold Star Father and making sure that this organization provides first-class help is not a job with him but rather a mission. Listen in, it will be worth the time to hear what he says.  Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner RadioYou can contact our host William (Bill) Hodges at bill@billhodges.com

January/February is military organization month on Veterans Corner Radio. This is a chance to hear from the leaders of some of our veterans’ organizations. DAV holds a very special place in my heart as they were the organization that guided me through the VA claims process. In return I bought a Life Membership with my first disability check. Listen in to hear what Disabled American Veterans National Commander Joe Parsetich has to share about the future of DAV and the services they provide.  Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner RadioYou can contact our host William (Bill) Hodges at bill@billhodges.com

January/February is military organization month on Veterans Corner Radio. It is a chance to hear from the leaders of some of our veterans’ organizations. This week we will hear from the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) CINC Timothy Borland. I caught up with Commander Borland for one of the over 300 days he spends on the road sharing the VFW message and he tells me that membership is growing dramatically and there is room for you. Listen in to hear a little of the history of the organization and more importantly what it is doing for you as a veteran already.  Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner RadioYou can contact our host William (Bill) Hodges at bill@billhodges.com

 January/February is military organization month on Veterans Corner Radio. It is a chance to hear from the leaders of some of our veterans’ organizations. This week we will hear from Vincent (Jim) Troiola, National Commander of the American Legion. He will share with us the legislative activities of the American Legion along with some opportunities for you to be of service to your brothers and sisters in arms. For full disclosure, I should mention I have been a member of the American Legion for 42 years and still am an active member. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner RadioYou can contact our host William (Bill) Hodges at bill@billhodges.com

Michael Okins is the Commander In Chief (CINC) or the Military Order Of World Wars (MOWW). This group of military officers provides local assistance to various veteran’s projects and has an emphasis on youth programs. They have a new program that started a year ago called the Patriot program that invites nonmilitary officers to join them in their quest to live up to their credo, “It is nobler to serve, than to be served.”  Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner RadioYou can contact our host William (Bill) Hodges at bill@billhodges.com

January/February is military organization month on Veterans Corner Radio. It is a chance to hear from the leaders of some of our veterans’ organizations. The Military Officers Association of America has a new leader. Replacing retired USAF Lt. Gen Atkins is retired USAF General Brian Kelly. MOAA is strong and growing stronger by the day with membership climbing and new legislative challenges being met by a force of lobbyists that they have deployed on the Hill. Listen in to hear how they are affecting your future. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner RadioYou can contact our host William (Bill) Hodges at bill@billhodges.com

Dr. Chad Kessler, VA Executive Director of the Emergency Program Office discusses the reasons why going to a VA Emergency Room may be your best option. The Mission Act gives us all the right to utilize Commercial Emergency Rooms but is it the right choice?  In many instances, it is not. Listen in to hear why going to the VA medical center Emergency Room might be your smartest move.  Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner RadioYou can contact our host William (Bill) Hodges at bill@billhodges.com

Walt Fricke is the Airboss and Founder of the Veterans Airlift Command. He saw a need for a private, not-for-profit organization that would fly combat wounded veterans to appointments and treatment facilities. He has built an organization of thousands of pilots and their airplanes that now fill that mission. Even if you do not need transportation, do listen in because the stories he shares will warm your heart.  Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner RadioYou can contact our host William (Bill) Hodges at bill@billhodges.com

Dan Newpher Assistant Deputy Director of VA Pensions and Fiduciary Services answers some questions.  Director Newpher sheds some light on the types of spousal pensions that are available from the VA. He highlights the types of payment, both continuing and lump sum, that are available. Discover how one qualifies and what criteria must be met to receive a check from the VA for a surviving spouse. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner RadioYou can contact our host William (Bill) Hodges at bill@billhodges.com

Dr. Patricia Arola, Asst. Under Sec. for health for Dentistry outlines who is eligible for dental care through the VA system and also discusses lower-cost options for government-sponsored dental insurance. More importantly, she also suggested there might be a path to dental care through a referral from your primary care doctor. Listen in to hear the details.  Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner RadioYou can contact our host William (Bill) Hodges at bill@billhodges.com

Lu Ann Swehla, VA Chief Nutrition and Whole Health Officer discusses Veterans Canteen Services.  Ever wondered about VA Veterans Canteen Services (VCS)? Who runs the stores and Canteens in the hospitals, how you can get discounted food or merchandise from them or for that matter who can avail themselves of their services? Well, they serve all veterans and their families and provide everything from candy bars to tires at a reduced price and you can do it all online if you are not near one of their hospital or clinic facilities. Additionally, they use any profits they make to serve veterans in many ways including such things as supporting the Veterans Wheelchair games.  Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner RadioYou can contact our host William (Bill) Hodges at bill@billhodges.com

 VA Press Secretary Terrence Hayes is back to discuss more of the PACT act, specifically the situation with Camp Lejeune. It is important to remember that the situation causing problems on the base affected not only the military members but their dependents and therefore the remedies are different for each. Before you fall prey to the predatory tactics used by some in the legal profession, be sure to listen to this program. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner RadioYou can contact our host William (Bill) Hodges at bill@billhodges.com

VA Press SecretaryTerrence Hayes shares his thoughts on the new Congressional PACT program and how this act of congress will affect our vets going back as far as Vietnam. He talks about how the VA has been working to be ready to handle the hundreds of thousands of claims that are expected. Listen in for some tips to get you started. This is part one of a two-part series; the second part discusses Camp Lejeune which is also included in the PACT Act.  Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner RadioYou can contact our host William (Bill) Hodges at bill@billhodges.com

Dr. Jacqueline Scott, a board-certified ophthalmologist, discusses the condition we know as cataracts and walks us through how they develop and what treatments are available. As a matter of full disclosure, for the past five years, the doctors have been advising me to have the surgery. This past spring I finally agreed and now for the first time in forty years, I am not wearing glasses. My results may not be typical, but honestly had I known what is in this broadcast earlier, I would not have waited.  Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner RadioYou can contact our host William (Bill) Hodges at bill@billhodges.com

 Chris Johnston, Deputy Chief Technology Officer Digital Experience,  brings to our attention a new app that the VA has introduced called VA Health and Benefits. This new app can be found anywhere you would download apps for your devices:  Google Play Store, or the Apple App Store. This new application lets you check up on claims and see, among many other things, all your VA letters, vaccine records, facility locator and another way to contact your doctor. This will not replace My Healthy Vet but will have many more services and have them all in one place.  Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner RadioYou can contact our host William (Bill) Hodges at bill@billhodges.com