Found homeless & unable to perform activities of daily living, couple & TVC team up to help veteran
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A pair of Corpus Christi couples reached out to a homeless 82nd Airborne veteran who was in a wheelchair. They discovered he was unable to perform the activities of daily […]
Switching to Texas Veterans Commission nets McAllen veteran over $329,600 in retro pay, disability rating increase to 100%
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In February 2022, a McAllen veteran was awarded retro pay of over $329,600 and an increased disability rating of 100% with assistance from Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Claims Benefits […]
Obstacles overcome, new career begun with help from Veterans Career Advisor & Employer Liaison
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Army veteran Dyan Schiller recently overcame obstacles to employment and started on a new career in February 2022 as a Claims Representative Associate, with United Health Group. “I could not […]
Claims error from 1993 correction results in over $253,517 in retro pay, plus compensation increase
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An error dating back to 1993 was found on a San Antonio area veteran’s Claim by Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Claims Benefits Advisor (CBA) and Air Force veteran Kathy Pino, […]
From denied to awarded, widow gets Dependent Indemnity Compensation with help from Texas Veterans Commission
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A widow in Corpus Christi initially denied Dependent Indemnity Compensation (D.I.C.) due to the suicide of her husband has now been awarded over $2,099 monthly D.I.C. The award was earned […]
Ramping up assistance for veterans in Granbury
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The versatility of the Military Veteran Peer Network (MVPN) is being shown in Granbury as MVPN is part of wheelchair ramp building for veterans’ homes. The ramp building is in […]
Veteran Homelessness Initiative expands with Homeless Veteran Coordinators
The Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) has increased its efforts to reduce and prevent veteran homelessness by expanding its team with two Homeless Veteran Coordinators. “This is good news. They will […]
From stuck in Ready for Decision status to over $47,000 in retro pay
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The Benefits Delivery Discharge Claim was to be effective October 1, 2020. After not receiving the benefits, the veteran contacted Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Claims Benefits Advisor (CBA) Kathy Pino […]
Coastal Bend Employment Services adds a half dozen new employer contacts
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The Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Veteran Employment Services (VES) in the Coastal Bend area recently added six new employers to the companies VES works with to increase veteran hiring. Additionally, […]
Bexar County Veterans Treatment Court invites Chairwoman Koerner to “All Hands On Deck” event
Judge Wayne Christian, Colonel, US Army, Retired, of the Bexar County Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) invited the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) to participate in the VTC’s “All Hands On Deck” […]