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Surviving spouse of Vietnam veteran benefits from PACT Act
A Harlingen area Army veteran who served in Vietnam and Germany from Nov. 13, 1967 through Nov. 1, 1970 came to the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) to file his initial Claim on May 1, 2013. “His Claim...
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Veteran’s spouse awarded over $206,878 in retro pay with help from San...
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...
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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)...
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Health Care Advocacy Department hosts Intro to VA Health Care Benefits,...
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...
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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 is available....
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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...
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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...
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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 Bivens convinced him to...
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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. He eventually came to TVC for assistance with...
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Veteran moves into new, mortgage-free home
On November 17, the ribbon was cut on Vietnam veteran U.S. Air Force MSGT Miguel Olvera’s new home in Smithville. Olvera’s new, mortgage-free home was made possible by a partnership of Operation...
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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...
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VA changes to increase various benefits
Vehicle purchases, life insurance, clothing allowances and settlements for Camp Lejeune conditions are among benefits recently adjusted by the VA for eligible veterans. Veterans qualified for the VA to...
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Off-Base Transition Training Roadshow reaches rural areas
The Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) West Texas Veterans Employment Services (VES) team decided it was time to take Off-Base Transition Training (OBTT) from the big city and out to reach veterans in...
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Another Public Safety and Diversity Career Fair is in the works
The recent Public Safety and Diversity Career Fair was so successful, another is already being planned for Spring 2024, possibly in the DFW area. The first Public Safety and Diversity Career Fair, held...
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Injured veteran gets help walking from Health Care Advocate
A homeless veteran who had been shot in the leg was using a broom stick handle as an aid to help him walk. He was brought to TVC Health Care Advocate Cathy “Cat” Sermons in San Antonio by TVC Claims...
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Justice Involved Veteran finds freedom through Veteran Treatment Court
A justice involved veteran in the El Paso area, Mr. Llamas, was found in violation of his probation, jailed and facing losing his freedom as well as his family. Then, members of the El Paso County...
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Veteran Entrepreneur Program team earns Small Business Consultant Accreditation
All members of Texas Veteran Commission’s Veteran Entrepreneur Program are Accredited Small Business Consultants by the Association of Accredited Small Business Consultants (AASBC). Meet the team:...
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$6.8 million in retro payments, holistic services to veterans earn excellence...
More than 5,870 veterans were assisted by the Tarrant County Veteran Services team in 2023 under the leadership of Thomas “Tom” Belton, Tarrant County Veteran Services Director and Marine veteran. This...
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Claims Benefits Advisor Gray serves over 900 veterans in six months
Providing service to over 900 veterans, surviving spouses, and eligible family members in just six months with no claims errors is just part of why TVC Claims Benefits Advisor (CBA) and Air Force...
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New Career Advisor Bell rocks his first year by getting 22 veterans into jobs
In just his first year of service, TVC Rural Veteran Career Advisor Theo Bell got 22 of 23 veterans he was intensively working with to participate in personal employment plans. He finished the year...
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