Getting out to assist veterans
In assisting veterans and their families to receive their benefits, Ted Oats gets out to meet them where they are. “Many times, I visit with families in the home, nursing […]
Caregivers for veterans, take care of yourself as well
“Do you care for your veteran spouse, parent, family member, child, loved one, friend, or neighbor? If you had some extra help around the house or someone to knock things […]
Expansion of Health Care Advocates across state underway
The presence of Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Health Care Advocates (HCAs) who assist veterans with VA health care issues is expanding into areas which previously had none. Lubbock and Abilene […]
Best practices when helping homeless veterans
The annual Point-In-Time Count to identify where and who are homeless estimates 8% of the homeless in Texas are veterans. The count also seeks to identify what they need. “Preventing […]
Senators Menéndez, Hall & Representative Tinderholt honored for support & advocacy for veterans
Texas State Senators José Menéndez and Bob Hall, and Representative Tony Tinderholt received special recognition from the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) for their consistent, strong support and advocacy on veterans […]
Congratulations Veteran Entrepreneur Pitch Finalists
Earning top spots in the PenFed Foundation Veteran Entrepreneur Investment Program (VEIP) Veteran Entrepreneurs Texas Tour Pitch Competition were: Snow Bees – Justin Perry, Founder & CEO Mach1 Roadside Assistance […]
At Corpus Christi Veteran Stand Down, Claims filed on the spot
Claims were filed, hot lunches served, flu shots and haircuts were given and items for warmth and hygiene provided at the Corpus Christi Veterans Stand Down serving homeless veterans. Held […]
Honor all who served & cherish freedoms on Veterans Day
November 11, 2021 Veterans are an important part of all our lives because they protected the freedoms we enjoy. After their service in the U.S. military, veterans go on to […]
Inspired service guides Denton County veterans to benefits
Huey Helicopters and F-4 Phantom models plus other Vietnam memorabilia greet those arriving to see Donald Phillips, Denton County Assistant Veteran Service Officer (ASVO)and Navy veteran. “I see more Vietnam […]
From 0%-100% Claims compensation in 51 days
An Air Force veteran contacted the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Claims office on July 27, 2021 and had a 0% service-connected disability rating. About a month and a half later, […]