Commissioners honor service to Veteran County Service Officer Advisory Committee
Rusk County Veterans County Service Officer (VCSO) Leonard “Leo” Gonzalez was recognized at the November TVC Commissioners quarterly meeting for his service on TVC’s Veteran County Service Officer Advisory Committee. […]
Veteran moves into new, mortgage-free home
On November 17, the ribbon was cut on Vietnam veteran U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant Miguel Olvera’s new home in Smithville. Olvera’s new, mortgage-free home was made possible by a […]
Persistence pays in pursuing claims
A Gulf War Navy veteran in Val Verde County filed his first Claim in 2013. He was awarded for his left ankle; but, denied on a handful of other conditions. […]
Sticking with veterans for claims no matter where or how long
A Vietnam War era Army veteran in the Paris, Texas area just wanted health care when he first visited Veteran County Service Officer (VCSO) and Army veteran Laura Bivens, until […]
Veteran Entrepreneurs win at Business Beyond the Battlefield
A couple of entrepreneurial veteran business owners, who were helped by the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Entrepreneur program, earned $1,000 prizes at a Second Service Foundation business pitch competition. The […]
VMHD contributes to national Justice Involved Veteran model
TVC Veterans Mental Health Department (VMHD) is contributing to the National Institute of Corrections’ first Veteran Intercept Model to minimize the risk of veterans getting more deeply involved in the […]
Texas Veterans Commission is Accepting Applications from Veteran-Serving Organizations for Grant Funding
AUSTIN, TX – The application period is open for the Texas Veterans Commission’s (TVC) Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grant program. An estimated total of $30 million in grant funding […]
Health Care Advocacy Department hosts Intro to VA Health Care Benefits, Eligibility & Enrollment on November 17
TVC Health Care Advocacy Department (HCAD) helps veterans navigate VA health care and resolve issues with it. HCAD will present Introduction to VA Health Care Benefits, Eligibility & Enrollment on […]
Wichita Falls American Job Center team honored for effectiveness
The team at Wichita Falls American Job Center (AJC) of Workforce Solutions North Texas has developed a collaborative and productive relationship with the local Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Employment Services […]
Veteran’s spouse awarded over $206,878 in retro pay with help from San Patricio VCSO
Following the death of a San Patricio County Veteran in 2011, his surviving spouse applied for Dependency Indemnity Compensation on the basis of Metastatic Esophageal Cancer. “The claim was later […]