Veteran’s challenges leads daughter to study psychology with Hazlewood benefits
A veteran father’s challenges with mental well-being lead his high school daughter to change her studies to forensic psychology. He wondered how much could his veteran education benefits help his […]
Claims Benefits Advisor gets veteran’s Claim expedited, over $306K in back pay awarded
On February 14, 2023, Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Claims Benefits Advisor (CBA) and Navy veteran Danette Craig met with a Vietnam war Amy veteran who had recently moved to the […]
Hiring Fair success has Hire G.I. ready for more with Texas Veterans Commission
The success of a recent hiring fair held April 13, 2023 at Fort Bliss in El Paso has Hire G.I., a national recruitment and job placement company for transitioning military […]
Employment preps Justice Involved Veterans for job search
“One of the main causes of recidivism among Justice Involved Veterans (JIV), is the fact that many experience unemployment or low income,” said Ron Abrams, Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Employment […]
Veteran Education Services initiatives & accomplishments presented to Texas Association of Collegiate Veteran Program Officials
Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Veteran Education Services initiatives and accomplishments were presented to Texas Association of Collegiate Veteran Program Officials (TACVPO) by TVC Chairwoman and U.S. Navy veteran Laura Koerner […]
A one-man monetary award generating, life improving rep. for veterans
Closing Claims cases that were in limbo, helping veterans receive hundreds of thousands of dollars in awards, assisting with health care issues and handling Military Sexual Trauma cases make Garry […]
Job prep workshops leading to job fairs provided by Raising the Flag employment events
The new Raising the Flag employment program prepares job seekers with workshops such as resume writing and interview skills. Then, it provides the opportunity to put those to use with […]
GED mark on DD214 not enough, veteran needs diploma to get job
Vietnam-Era Veteran Eloy Vasquez’s job search ran into a snag this winter when he was asked for proof of his high school education. Though Vasquez could show having GED marked […]
Retro pay received just in time to cover bills
A Corpus Christi area veteran’s condition made it necessary for his spouse to become his full-time caregiver. This left both the veteran and his wife without employment and eventually on […]
Veteran employment & retention honored by American Legion awards
The American Legion Department of Texas presented its 2023 Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialist (DVOP) of the Year Award to Kelly Norris, Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Veteran Career Advisor in […]