Sixty thousand claims are under mandatory review due to a court order and the passing of the Blue Water Navy bill by congress. Rashmi talks with Bill Hodges about the way that review will be handled and how those who have not filed, or even the spouse/family, can file claims for Agent Orange exposure on naval ships. For some, it can mean hundreds of thousands of dollars in back pay on claims previously denied that might now be approved.  Bill tells you often on this show not to count yourself out. If you think you might have benefits coming to you, file for them. Even if your claim is denied, as was the case with these 60,000 claims, circumstances change, and claims can be reactivated.  Listen in to learn more.

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 DAV National Commander Whitehead discusses the mission of the DAV and how Veterans and their families can get help in multiple ways from the organization. He also discusses the upcoming DAV National Convention that starts on July 31 in Tampa, Florida. Among the highlights will be a pre-convention Job Fair on July 28 and a Day of Inspiration with a variety of speakers that includes one Medal of Honor Winner. The convention is $25. for DAV members to attend. Listen in to hear about more of the events and how to register.

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 Dr. Jacqueline Scott, a board-certified ophthalmologist, discusses the condition we know as cataracts and walks us through how they develop and what treatments are available. As a matter of full disclosure, for the past five years, the doctors have been advising me to have the surgery. This past spring I finally agreed and now for the first time in forty years, I am not wearing glasses. My results may not be typical, but honestly had I known what is in this broadcast earlier, I would not have waited.

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Director Joe Battle returns to the James A Haley Veterans Hospital after spending the last 8 months on temporary assignment directing Region 7 of the VAH. Joe has 38 years with the VA and is recognized as an expert on the VA. During our interview, he gives us a better perspective on the parts of the VA and how they serve the veteran community. 
Just in. Sadly Director Battle has decided to end his career with the VA and enjoy his well-earned retirement. His last day will be July 31. His caring for veterans and their families has established a veteran-first culture at the James A Haley Veterans hospital that did not exist in much of the past. 
On a very personal note, I wish him long life and happiness. 

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Jason Hoge, Director of Operations for the Debt Management Center in St. Paul, MN. discusses VA debt.  If you happen to be someone who owes the VA money from either failure to pay a co-pay or if you have received over-payments from the VA from such issues as children or a spouse being removed from eligibility for supplemental payments on disability checks, then this program is for you. You're going to hear what the government is doing to assist you during this period of uncertainty and how you can help yourself by calling or writing them to determine your eligibility for debt assistance. The websites and telephones are a part of this broadcast.

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Charmain Bogue, is the Executive Director of the Veterans Benefits Administration Education Service in Washington DC. Director Bogue administers the VA's education programs that provide education and training benefits to eligible Active Duty, National Guard, and Reserve Service members, Veterans, and their dependents. They discuss how the GI Bill has changed and improved. Under this program, one can be trained for almost any occupation and be assured that the school you are attending has been examined carefully and has met state and VBA standards. From MBA’s to Skilled Trades, there is a program for you or possibly a qualifying family member. 

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If you are already going to the VA for your health care, have you ever checked on your eligibility for Dental Care? Too many veterans just assume that they do not qualify. Dr. Irma Tassi, chief of Dental Services, James A Haley VA Hospital, Tampa FL, discusses the various ways one might qualify and how to verify if you are eligible. She also speaks to the possibility of going to a local dentist's office through community care and even discusses how you might get your local dentist to be a VA provider of Dental Services. Dental care is essential to good physical health. Don’t count yourself out without trying to verify your eligibility. 

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On the east side of Tampa Bay several communities have banded together to help ensure veterans have access to both the James A Haley VA Hospital (up to an hour drive) and the new area clinic in River View (a 20 min. drive) Learn from Past President Charlie Brown, Pres of the Valencia Lakes Veterans club and Don DeCort, DAV chapter 110 Van Transportation Coordinator how these communities came together to support our veterans and how you in your area could do the same thing. 

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While the Volunteer Services Department in the VA has a brand-new name, it still provides the same great service to our veterans and other stakeholders. VA hospitals, like other medical facilities, have a great need for volunteers for a variety of jobs. The Center for Development and Civic Engagement is responsible for finding and training prospective volunteers along with working with civic organizations and others who wish to donate to the VA. Listen in to see how you might be just the person they are looking for to help to provide care for our veterans. Many of the volunteers are also patients of the hospital. 

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Southeastern Guide Dogs is one of the most respected supplier of guide dogs for the blind in the world. They have a lesser-known program that provides service dogs to military veterans and they do it at no charge to the veteran. Listen in to hear the list of capabilities these canine buddies bring to the relationship with their veteran and how one qualifies for the service and so much more. 

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