Veteran reconnected with benefits after database discharge date error, receives over $30K in retro pay
A San Antonio area Army veteran was receiving his claims compensation and using his GI Bill benefits when a data base error led to the termination of his benefits. Further, it triggered the VA process to recover what he had received, over $30,000 in benefits. A series of events led...
Entrepreneur advocate helps hundreds of veteran businesses, from arts to waste management
Linda Luttrall is a champion of Texas veteran entrepreneurs. In less than a year, she has assisted over 470 veteran owned businesses, including getting many started. Linda Luttrall “I have always believed in the power of entrepreneurship and using your own skills and talents to help others succeed,” said Luttrall,...
Three Dallas area businesses presented Texas Veteran Commission Veteran Employer of the Year awards
AUSTIN, TX – On June 26, 2024, the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) presented its annual Veteran Employer of the Year awards to three Dallas area businesses. TVC Commissioner and Marine Corps veteran Chuck Wright gave the awards that recognize businesses and organizations which demonstrate a strong commitment to employing veterans...
New Rural Veterans Career Advisor serves Del Rio Area
Job seeking veterans in the Del Rio area now have a local TVC Rural Veterans Career Advisor (RVCA) they can connect with. RVCA Rustee Flood, an Air Force Veteran, started with TVC Veterans Employment Services at Del Rio in March 2024. A pair of outreach events have allowed her to...
Texas leads nation in veterans using education benefits
AUSTIN, TX – The Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) assists veterans with using education benefits and recent reports show more veterans utilize their VA education benefits in Texas than any other state in nation. Currently, the Lone Star State has 79,525 veterans and their dependents using the educational benefits they earned....
Claims smooths processes to better assist veterans and those serving them
By standardizing operations and reducing the wait time for authorization to access VA data, the TVC Claims Department is improving its efficiency in assisting veterans. This also improves tracking a veteran’s claims status for TVC Claims Benefits Advisors (CBAs). To uniformly achieve these process improvements throughout TVC’s Claims staff and...
New Ellis County Veterans Treatment Court utilizes Employment Services
From left, Ellis County VTC Managing Director and Marine veteran Brent Dorrough, Judge William Wallace, Army and Marine veteran, and TVC RVCA Danny Wyatt, Air Force veteran. Ellis County just started its Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) this May. The program is designed to provide Justice Involved Veterans, those incarcerated in...
El Paso preps soldiers for civilian careers with Off-Base Transition Training workshops
Off-Base Transition Training (OBTT) workshops cover crucial aspects to prepare for post-military professions and job searches. This includes hands on work with resume development, interviewing skills and other job search skills. OBBT also provides labor market information. A recent OBTT workshop series held in El Paso in early May attracted...
Hill Country VCSOs expand training, benefits knowledge to offer more service
While working with veterans on benefits and services, Veteran County Service Officers (VCSOs) may discover a veteran needs or may qualify for more services than initially sought. Knowing what’s available and how to get it, including the various processes, programs and people involved, can be challenging. Especially given the number...
Texas Veteran Commission announces Veteran Employers of the Year
AUSTIN, TX – The Texas Veterans Commission’s annual Veteran Employer of the Year awards were approved by Commissioners at their quarterly meeting on May 16, 2024. TVC Veteran Employment Services staff nominate businesses and organizations which demonstrate a strong commitment to employing veterans and leading effective veteran employment initiatives. “Thank...
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