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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
VA Friend of Social Work Award presented to TVC Claims Supervisor Robert Dimas
The VA Friend of Social Work Award was presented to TVC Claims Southwest District Supervisor and Marine Corps veteran Robert Dimas, pictured, in March 2024. “The award comes from […]
Survivor wins 168K retro pay with help from Veteran Service Officer Covington
The surviving spouse of an Army veteran who served in Vietnam had been repeatedly denied Dependency Indemnity Compensation benefits. She had been denied every year since her spouse died in […]
Making a positive impact, $267,909 claims award won for widow
A $267,909 claims retro payment awarded to a surviving spouse in January is the latest big success for TVC Team Impact Award winner Samuel Perez, Jr. Great work and congratulations […]
PACT Act veteran eligibility expanded, Texas leads U.S. in filing PACT Act claims
AUSTIN, TX – More veterans are now eligible for health care benefits following the VA expansion of the PACT Act* to cover all veterans exposed to toxins and other hazards […]
Expertise with VA expedites claims
He established himself as the expert of all things VA in his community of Kerrville and built a working relationship with VA Raters to expedite claims, serving over 1,200 veterans, […]
Claims Benefits Advisor Gray serves over 900 veterans in six months
Providing service to over 900 veterans, surviving spouses, and eligible family members in just six months with no claims errors is just part of why TVC Claims Benefits Advisor (CBA) […]