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VSO Talk Radio Is a Show That Connects Veterans, Active-Duty Military, National Guard, Family Members, and Spouses with Information and Services Available to them on The State and Federal Level. Each Show Will Provide Information Related To Military Service, VA Benefits, State Benefits, Housing and Education, As Well As In depth Interviews, Special Guests Appearances, and One Of A Kind Prospective On Veterans Issues.

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Claim Sharks and the Legislation to stop them! Dec 02, 2023

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Don't Feed the Sharks
What is a “Claim Shark”?
• A Claim Shark is an individual or company that charges hefty fees to “assist” or “consult” veterans with filing their VA benefit claims – this practice is illegal!
• Claim Sharks are not VA accredited, meaning they aren’t required to adhere to the well-established professional and ethical standards of VA accreditation, so their advice can often be misleading or even fraudulent.
• Like a “Loan Shark,” once you’re in, you can’t get out, and may be subject to new and hidden fees whenever you get a new rating, no matter who does the work.

Veteran’s Bonus, New England Center, VFW and SAR Nov 26, 2023

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This week with talk with a few organizations that are supporting Veterans.
▪️State Treasury-Welcome Home Bonuses
▪️New England Center and Home for Veterans
▪️Mike Raymond, Past State Commander for the VFW
▪️SAR: Suicide Awareness Flag

The Hero Act Introduced Nov 18, 2023

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This week on Western Mass Veterans Radio we discussed Governor Maura T. Healey’s filed legislation to increase benefits, modernize services and promote inclusivity for Massachusetts veterans. An Act Honoring, Empowering and Recognizing Our Servicemembers and Veterans (HERO Act) will have positive impacts for hundreds of thousands of veterans living in Massachusetts, including nearly 30,000 women veterans and thousands of LGBTQ+ veterans. This historic legislation marks the first time in 20 years that a Massachusetts Governor has specifically introduced a comprehensive and expansive legislative package dedicated to the welfare of veterans.

Veterans Day: Interviews with Fellow VSOs from Across the State Nov 11, 2023

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This week we talked with Jason Berger, VSO of Eastern Hampden District, Ally Rodriquez, VSO Taunton MA, and Kim Emerling, VSO of Salem, MA. We get their propective as VSOs and learn what they do in their communities.

BUILDING BRIDGES VETERANS INITIATIVE Nov 05, 2023

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BUILDING BRIDGES VETERANS INITIATIVE

Uniting Food, Friends, and Veterans

Hosting Veteran Communities Of Mutual Support, Camaraderie And Gratitude Around Complimentary Meals At Fifteen Sites In New England
Building Bridges has organically evolved from a single site experiment to gather a handful of veterans, to an organized network of fifteen sites in four New England states, all in pursuit of the same mission: to address veteran social isolation, depression and suicide ideation by building veteran communities of mutual support and healing.

Patrick Geroge- President Massachusetts VSO Association Oct 28, 2023

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This week we talk with Patrick George, President of the Massachusetts Veterans Services Officers Association and Watertown, MA VSO. He talks about the association, its mission, and vision for the future.

VA Services for Elderly Veterans Oct 21, 2023

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As the Veterans needs change with age, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will provide benefits and services that address a variety of issues including the changing health risks they face, as well as financial challenges through VA benefits and health services. Elderly Veterans may be eligible for a wide-variety of benefits and we discuss these programs.

Wreaths Across America Oct 14, 2023

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Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, it is WAA mission to Remember, Honor and Teach and its carried out by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at more than 4,000+ locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea and abroad.

Medic Now Foundation Oct 07, 2023

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The Medic Now Foundation broadens health care access for our military families, veterans, and active duty service members
by easing the burden of out-of-pocket expenses through our "Healthcare Cost Assistance Program (HCAP).

PACT Act Special Health Care Enrollment Deadline Sep 23, 2023

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The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances.
Until 11:59 p.m. Sept. 30, 2023, Veterans who deployed to a combat zone, never enrolled in VA health care and left the military between Sept. 11, 2001, and Oct. 1, 2013, are eligible to enroll directly in VA health care through the PACT Act.This special enrollment period gives Veterans who served in Iraq, Afghanistan and other combat zones an opportunity to enroll directly in VA health care without first applying for disability compensation benefits.

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