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Veterans strengthen selves & bonds during Gym Time
Kingsville area veterans have some gym time exclusively for them thanks to the Kingsville Boxing Club. “This allows the veteran to work out in a military veteran environment. The benefit of this is that this opportunity allows the veteran to express himself in...
Health Care Advocacy resolves 11,300 cases, saves veterans over $709,000
During Fiscal Year 2021-2022, from September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022, the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Health Care Advocacy Department (HCAD) closed over 11,300 cases in which a veteran came to them with a medical issue and HCAD resolved it or connected the...
Over $2.8 million in grants presented to 8 Panhandle & Abilene area veteran service organizations
On September 12, 2022, the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) presented $2,805,000 in grants to eight organizations for providing services to approximately 1,500 veterans in the FVA Panhandle Region*. The presentation was made by...
Obstacles Overcome, New Career Begun with Help from Veterans Career Advisor & Employer Liaison
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 have done it without you both, I greatly appreciate all your advice, your...
Switching to Texas Veterans Commission Nets McAllen Veteran over $329,600 in Retro Pay, Disability R
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 Advisor (CBA) and Army veteran Jose Zamora, pictured. The story began in 2013...
Found Homeless & Unable to Perform Activities of Daily Living, Couple & TVC Team up to Help Veteran
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 living and took him in. In trying to secure appropriate care and assistance for him, they...
Ramping Up Assistance for Veterans in Granbury
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 addition to the Granbury area Pecan Valley MVPN’s ongoing support for mental wellness and...
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 engage directly with veterans and their families who are...
Veterans connect on Buddy Check Day
The 11th day of each month is Buddy Check Day to remind Texas veterans to check in with other veterans. By getting in touch with others, veterans may enjoy comradery, check on each other’s well-being and connect another veteran with a service they can use. Buddy...
