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Veterans Corner RadioMike Hale and Joe Muhlberger on Wreaths Across America RadioOn this special edition of the podcast, host Joe Muhlberger is featured as a guest on Wreaths Across America’s internet radio morning show hosted by Mike Hale. The two veterans spent almost an hour talking about Joe’s vast military career in the United States Air Force and what prompted him to assume the reigns of Veterans Corner Radio after the passing of the late Bill Hodges.Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner RadioYou can contact our host...
2025-03-2845 minVeterans Corner RadioBill Monfort, Veteran of World War II108 year old Chief Petty Officer "Wild" Bill Monfort is Florida's oldest living veteran. Bill gives new host Joe Muhlberger many first-hand accounts of his service to our nation including his time at Pearl Harbor while he served with the US Navy.Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner RadioYou can contact our host Joe Muhlberger at joseph.muhlberger@gmail.com
2025-03-1022 min
Veterans Corner RadioDavid K Dunning is the new Director at the Tampa Fl, James A Haley Veterans Hospital. Hear his thoughts on assuming control of this great facility. During the program you will hear a little about his background, and get an idea of his management style.David K Dunning is the new director of what will be one of the Top Ten VA hospitals in the country when the new medical tower comes online in early 2022. It will be one of my goals during 2022 to interview as many of the top VA Hospital Directors as I can to get their combined take on what is important to veterans' care.It is my hope that I will be able to talk with the leadership of each of the major VA centers in the year to come. If you have suggestions please let me know.
2022-01-1017 min
Veterans Corner RadioHappy New Year, This begins our fifth year on four over the air FM stations and 22 months ago as a podcast. I have been doing research on our Service Songs and am going to share what I found with you about thier history along with some great music.January begins our fifth year of broadcasting Veterans Corner Radio and as you may know, we have expanded to four stations sharing our message. Almost two years ago we added another way to listen to our programs by starting a podcast. The podcast Veterans Corner Radio can be found on all podcast providers. Within the podcast, you will also find a library of over 95 programs for your review. We thank all the great guests who have taken time out of their busy day to share their knowledge with our veterans but most of all we thank our veterans...
2022-01-0318 min
Veterans Corner RadioLatest info from the VA on Presuptive disease and what to do if you think you might want to file a claim. If you are not sure FILE.In this episode of Veterans Corner Radio, host Bill Hodges will be giving you an update on Presumptive Diseases and explaining what they are and what the VA is offering to do. The VA is not a static entity and things are changing all the time is therefore in your best interest to constantly listen in as Bill shares the latest information on changes and claim to file. Now, what are the new presumptive diseases that have just been recognized by the VA, who is being encouraged to file, and even if you are not encouraged to do...
2021-12-2712 min
Veterans Corner RadioDewayne A. Kimble Sr., Veteran Owner KMD.89 For VA Claims Consulting discusses the pitfalls of filing VA claims and how to avoid them.Mr. Kimble shares with our audience the five general claims areas for disability benefits. I must admit that several of the suggestions he makes had not crossed my mind and had I knew them earlier I would have used the information in filing my claims. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner RadioYou can contact our host Joe Muhlberger at joseph.muhlberger@gmail.com
2021-12-1816 min
Veterans Corner RadioMurphy, Executive Director of Compensation Services for the Veterans Administration in Washington, DC. discusses the measures the VA is currently implimenting to speed up claims. She also speaks to the filing of claims for the new presumptive dieases andMurphy, Executive Director of Compensation Services for the Veterans Administration in Washington, DC. Executive Director Murphy, discusses the VA’s effort to speed up claims and to reach out proactively to our Desert Storm and Gulf War veterans to ensure they are informed on the new presumptive disease approvals as well as making sure that their families are likewise informed. She outlines the procedure for filing claims and emphasizes that if veterans are unsure as to whether or not to file, they should file. Phone numbers and website information to assist with those claims are discussed in the pr...
2021-12-1314 min
Veterans Corner RadioDr. Jane Kim, Chief Consultant for VA Preventative Medicine Department, shares what one can do to fight off both disease and chemical corruption. Learn what you can do to have a healthier, Happier, life.Dr. Kim answers a wide range of questions on the why, when and how of getting flu shots. But she goes much deeper, dispelling some of the myths associated with the flu shots or actually any of the current shots that are there to keep us and our family protected. By the way, were you aware that the VA has established a network of 70,000 outlets for veterans to get shots locally instead of having to travel to a VA facility? Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on F...
2021-12-0615 min
Veterans Corner RadioScott Hope, Dep. Dir. of Legislative Services, Disabled American Veterans organization dicusses the ramifications of the original discharge review court decision. The DAV is prepared to assist the affected personnel.This is a program update; more will come shortly. The U.S. Army and now the Navy along with the Marine Corps have agreed to reconsider the cases of thousands of veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars era with mental health conditions who received other-than-honorable discharges. This original broadcast outlines the help the DAV will be providing and now will be extending to those affected by this new discharge review decision. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner RadioY...
2021-11-2918 min
Veterans Corner RadioCommander Michael Okin, Military Order of World Wars sheds light on the ground level activities of this very valuable organization. Although they are active in many areas, helping Veterans, one the areas in which they excell is working with our youth.The Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) is one of the oldest associations of Military Officers and one that is not as well known as some of the others. In talking with Commander Okin it became abundantly clear why that is, much of their efforts are directed to service to the youth of this country and low key from a publicity standpoint but very valuable to those they serve. Many times, it is the efforts of one or two Companions, as they refer to their members. Listen in to hear what Commander Okin has to say and...
2021-11-2216 min
Veterans Corner RadioDisabled American Veterans Commander Andy Marshall discusses his long involvement in claims processing and I beleive you will find he shares some valuable information for those looking to file a claim. Disabled American Veterans (DAV) National Commander, Andy Marshall is one of us in many ways. His two purple hearts and the disabilities resulting from them led him to a 40-year career with the DAV. He was, prior to his retirement the supervisor of a DAV regional claims office and he shares many of the insights he gained on the front lines, so to speak. I know you will learn much from him and be enriched by the valuable information he presents.Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us o...
2021-11-1517 min
Veterans Corner RadioLt. Gen Dana Atkins Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) President and Chief Executive Officer discusses the efforts of MOAA to procure benefits for all service members and veterans.The Military Officers Association of America is deceptive in that the general public has little knowledge of them. However, they are one of the strongest if not the strongest lobbying organizations for both active duty military and veterans. With 21 lobbyists and a number of other legislative employees and the fact that they represent 350,000 members they are a great force for keeping the needs of our military in front of Congress. Listen in to hear what President Atkins , a man who rose from the enlisted ranks to have three stars on his shoulder has to say about their current...
2021-11-0817 min
Veterans Corner RadioVA insurance options for Veterans. There are some new plans and Ex. Dir. Daniel Keenaghan for the VA insurance services explains what is available to you including mortgage insurance.Daniel Keenaghan Ex. Director VA Insurance Services brings to our show some great news for veterans who may be up in years and having trouble getting insurance. There is a new program on the horizon and he shares how to take advantage of it. He also discusses the conversion of insurance once someone leaves the military. Did you know that VA has a home mortgage policy, you will if you listen in to Veterans Corner Radio.Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page...
2021-11-0115 min
Veterans Corner RadioEven if you have used up your VA educational benefits there may be some more money and help for you. Listen in to hear that and more about VA Education Benefits.Ricardo Da Silva, VA Education Services Program Integration Officer shares an Educational office update. Did you know if you have used up your VA education benefits that there may be a second bite at the apple, and you may be eligible for up to one year of what amounts to full benefits? Listen in to hear how. Ricardo Da Silva, VA Education Services Program Integration Officer shares information on several aspects of VA education information, including some vital information on staying eligible for benefits with the changing landscape caused by Covid 19. Don’t loose your benefits do to la...
2021-10-2517 min
Veterans Corner RadioIf you are receiving a check from the VBA it most likely comes through Deputy Director Kevin Friel's, VA Office of Pension and Fiduciary Service. Listen in to see the details on how his office can help you with financial problemsWhat is the VA Office of Pension and Fiduciary Service? Well if you are receiving a check from the Veterans Benefits Administration that is where it is probably coming from. In this broadcast, Kevin Friel, Deputy Director of Pension and Fiduciary Services for the VA explains how his office can benefit you and should there be a veteran who needs help in handling his or her financial affairs how they can provide that help. We also talk about eligibility requirements for the various survivor and low-income benefits. This is powerful information and Deputy Director Friel will return again...
2021-10-1817 min
Veterans Corner RadioMost, if not all of us have spinal problems and the VA is providing cutting edge treatments. Many of our brothers and sisters in arms are coming back from war with spinal problems and you will benefit from the efforts the VA is putting into returning thesDr. Kevin White MD, Chief of Spinal Cord Injury James A Haley VA Hospital. You will learn so much listening to Dr. White as he speaks to the newest treatment for not only Spinal Cord Injuries but also for several other afflictions like ALS that are a challenge for their department. There is so much being done and various spokes working on different types of treatment all come together to provide our vets the best of care. Learn from him the advancements we are making in robotics and artificial intelligence that will impact positively on these veterans.O...
2021-10-1118 min
Veterans Corner RadioGold Star families are a special group or people to which this nation owes its very being. Listen it to hear what this mom and dad have to say about the loss of their son in combat and how with the help of many caring people they have not only survived buToni and Craig Gross are remarkable people and hearing about their losing their son Frank in Afghanistan brought tears to my eyes, However, how they have handled one of the greatest losses a parent can have is a story so heartwarming that it has to be told. Tune in to hear how they have committed their lives to help vets much like their son, who did return home but needed help on their return. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner R...
2021-10-0417 min
Veterans Corner RadioIf you live in the Tampa Bay area of Florida, here is how to get some free dental work. If you don't live in that area forward the program to your dentist to see if he will do what Dr. Watts is offering. Dr. Jason Watts of Watts Dental Offices returns to Veterans Corner Radio to discuss the Free Dental Day they will be having in November. Each year he opens one of his offices to Veterans for a variety of dental work at no cost to the Veteran. He also discusses the fact that now his offices are approved by the VA for out-patient dental care through VA Community Care. By the way, if you missed it, there is a podcast in the Veterans Corner Radio podcast library, season two, episode 20 that covers VA Dental and how to check your e...
2021-09-2718 min
Veterans Corner RadioLearn the difference between hospice and palliative care and that you may be eligible for end of life care even if you did not qualify for VA health care. Dr. Scott Shreve Veterans Administration National Director of Palliative and Hospice Care explaiDr. Scott Shreve, Veterans Administration National Director of Palliative and Hospice Care provides solid and pertinent information to those who may need Palliative and/or Hospice Care. Important to note is that if you perhaps have not qualified for VA care in the past, at the end of life many things change, and you may be eligible to enroll. Veterans should call enrollment, tell them of your end-of-life diagnosis and let them work with you to enroll. Once you are enrolled, that will most likely open a lot of benefits and help for your spouse. Listen in to he...
2021-09-1517 min
Veterans Corner RadioDirector Che discusses how the rating system works and the effort the VA is making to speed up claims processing. She also discusses the new diseases that have been approved.Jane Che, Director VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities Program Office Compensation Service sheds some light on the VA rating process and discusses the new presumptive conditions for claims. Director Che is emphatic about our veterans taking advantage of the claims process and emphasizes that when you file you do not take away from any other veterans. She also speaks to the effort her office and the VA, in general, are making to speed up the process. Keep in mind that even if your veteran has gone from us, there may still be a reason to file.
2021-09-1317 min
Veterans Corner RadioMarvin Walker, Assistant Chief Prosthetics, James A Haley Veterans Hospital in Tampa Florida discusses just what services his department can offer and I think you will learn somethings that will surprise you. |A prosthetic device is any device that helps replace, correct, or support a body part or the function of a body part. In the VA that definition gets stretched a bit to cover so much more. It can be, according to Asst. Chief Walker, the proper socks for a diabetic patient all the way up to the retrofitting of a car to provide a vet with mobility. Listen in and you will learn, just as I did, the multitude of services that the VA provides.Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.c...
2021-09-0615 min
Veterans Corner RadioVA patients can get outside Urgent Care, here's how to get it.Because so many people have failed to get their Covid shots the disease is spreading. Even if you have taken the shots you may still be vulnerable to the disease, although your case will generally not be life-threatening, more like a slight case of the flu. But you may still want to seek medical treatment. Here is what you need to know if you go to a local Urgent Care and seek treatment so that you may not have to pay for any or all of it. Our library of shows can be found at w...
2021-08-2818 min
Veterans Corner RadioPTSD, can not only kill the sufferer but also the family. Dr. Sonya Norman Director of PTSD Consultation Program for the Veterans Health Administration National Center for PTSD, share some updated information you or maybe your loved ones might need to hePost-Traumatic Stress Disorder is not new (PTSD) According to Dr. Norman references can be found to it well before the First World War where we called it Shell Shock. Each war has had a different name for this condition but finally we are understanding its causes and improving on available treatments. In fact Dr. Norman makes a strong point that Vietnam veteran who received treatment in the1980 to no avail should give the VA another chance at if not curing the problem, mitigating the symptoms. An area of importance that we touched on was the symptoms of PTSD that...
2021-08-2318 min
Veterans Corner RadioIf you feel you need education and some type of certification to get ahead you are most likely right. If you also believe that it will be too expensive to get that education and certification you are probably wrong. That is if you are willing to take partChristine Eickhoff, Health System Specialist, VHA National Center for Healthcare Advancements and Partnerships helps you in your quest to be better trained. If you feel you need education and some type of certification to get ahead you are most likely right. If you also believe that it will be too expensive to get that education and certification you are probably wrong. That is if you are willing to take part in the VHA’s education partnership with SalesForce. Education is available for service members, retirees. other honorably discharged veterans and their families are available at no cost, on your sche...
2021-08-1620 min
Veterans Corner RadioJoe Battle. Retiring Director, James A. Haley Veterans Hospital in Tampa Florida focuses on 38 years of VA service.The Director of the James A Haley Veterans Hospital has been a frequent guest on Veterans Corner Radio since its inception over four years ago. Joe's transparent management style has allowed for almost all of the top managers at that facility to come on Veterans Corner Radio and share information with our listeners. But beyond that transparency, Joe has established a culture of competency at the hospital that most of us have never seen before. Tune in to hear him share the wisdom he has gleaned for 38 years with the VHA and how the implementation of that knowledge...
2021-08-0917 min
Veterans Corner RadioJoin the Million Veterans Program. Medicine genetically programed just for you is now a possibility and almost within reach for all of us. Listen in to hear how your fellow vets are helping to make this a reality.Jennifer (Jenny) Moser, Associate Director Scientific Programs, and Jennifer (Jenn) Deen, Associate Director Public Relations for the Million Veterans Program share information on this program that will change the way medicine is practiced. The Million Veteran program at the VA is one of the largest genetics research programs in the world with nearly 840,000 veterans participating. The goal is for Veterans to someday walk into a doctor’s office and receive health care designed just for them. Through genetic research, discoveries about the biological basis of disease and illness can help researchers better understand how they work and...
2021-08-0220 min
Veterans Corner RadioTune in to hear how the Whitehouse VA Hotline can provide answers even when you don't know or are unsure of the questions.Rebecca Keough is responsible for the White House VA Hotline. This is the office that you contact when you have exhausted all other avenues of help. Many times they can cut the Gordian knot of bureaucracy and get you to the right person or office that can solve your problem. While it is always good practice to try and resolve your problem at the lowest level possible, when a wall is hit, this is the place to call. They will take your information, create a case file and stay with you until there is some form of resolution...
2021-07-2618 min
Veterans Corner RadioTransitioning from the military to civilian life is difficult to say the least and for some of our female vets there are added problems. In this program we will discuss with, Dr. Patricia Hayes, the Chief Consultant with the VHA Women's Health Services inDr. Hayes is making her second visit to Veterans Corner Radio. The comments in response to her first visit prompted us to ask her back. This time she discusses the problems that women face in transitioning from military service to civilian life. They also talk about some of our male veterans who are causing these ladies to feel disrespected while waiting for their VA appointments. Everyone should understand that these female veterans are strong enough to stand up for themselves, but getting support from their brothers in arms would be appreciated. Our library of shows c...
2021-07-1917 min
Veterans Corner RadioCancer and the VA. The National Program Director for Oncology for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) discusses new break throughs, cutting edge research and what you should know/do if cancer ever shows up in your screening.Dr. Kelley, a nationally recognized practitioner in the area of Oncology, heads up the VHA’s Oncology services. During this program, you will learn about the cutting-edge programs currently being offered and you'll hear some much-needed information you can use should cancer ever show up in your screenings. Whether or not you are a veteran, many of the ideas Dr. Kelly shares will be valuable when talking with your doctor. Remember, knowing what questions to ask can make the difference in what you learn. The doctor shares those questions. Our library of shows can be found at www...
2021-07-1217 min
Veterans Corner Radio14 Tips for filing VA claims, why to file, how to file, where to find help, what to do during the claims process, and even thoughts on what active duty should do to prepare for claims.Host Bill Hodges shares with listeners, 14 tips on how to file a disability claim with the VA and then what to do to make sure it progresses properly through the system. He also gives some thoughts on where and how to get help with your claim. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner RadioYou can contact our host Joe Muhlberger at joseph.muhlberger@gmail.com
2021-07-0512 min
Veterans Corner RadioSixty thousand VA disability claims are now under court order to be reviewed is your among them? Listen in to hear what is happening from the VA Senior Management Advisor, Office of Field Operations, Rashmi Matarese.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 c...
2021-06-2817 min
Veterans Corner RadioAs always the Disabled American Veterans Commander Butch Whitehead is full of useful information. Here he again talks to the services DAV provides to members and non members alike, but he also previews the national convention. 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.Our library of shows can be found at w...
2021-06-2118 min
Veterans Corner RadioCataract Surgery. Forty years of wearing glass washed away with two relatively painless surgeries, back to back in just over three weeks. Listen in to hear how this surgery might help you. 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.Our library of shows can be found at www.v...
2021-06-1418 min
Veterans Corner RadioDirector Joe Battle a 38 year veteran of the VA gives us an overview. What are the various sections under the VA and what are their responsibilities to you, the veteran and your familyDirector 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 a...
2021-06-0720 min
Veterans Corner RadioIf you paid the VA deductibles you may be able to file to get them back or if necessary you can get assistance when you owe the government money, Here is How!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 y...
2021-05-3116 min
Veterans Corner RadioIt is not your Father's GI Bill it is expanded and modernized. You can train for almost any occupation and be assured the school you are attending is meeting State and VBA standards. Listen to see what is offered.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...
2021-05-2418 min
Veterans Corner RadioTake a few minutes to listen in on this discussion of Dental Services provided by the VA. You might just find you are eligible or at least the proper way to verify eligibility.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...
2021-05-1716 min
Veterans Corner RadioTwo communities worked together to provide transportation for veterans needing rides for medical appointments. Learn how yours can do the same thing.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. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJ...
2021-05-1017 min
Veterans Corner RadioVA Volunteer ServIces has a new name, the Center for Development and Civic Engagement. New name but still doing the same important job. Learn about the opportunities to continue service to you nation and to the vets that need your help. Listen in.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...
2021-05-0318 min
Veterans Corner RadioGuide dogs are specially bred and expensive to train but there is a organization that will provide a service dog to veterans in need at no cost. Listen in while Lauren Davis, Trng Mgr, Service Dog Program for the Southeastern Guide DogsSoutheastern 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. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner RadioYou can c...
2021-04-2615 min
Veterans Corner RadioVA audiology is the best in the world listen in to see how you can enhance your hearing or even file a claim. If you need a hearing aid or check up now is the time to do it, co-pays suspended until Oct. 1, 2021Many of us who have served have had our hearing take a beating. As we grow older, however, the problem continues to get worse. VA patients have a great advantage over those in the civilian world in that the VA has no profit motive and only deals in the best of equipment. Dr. Megan Sullivan was so interesting and shared so much information that we asked her to come back. If you have a hearing problem, please do listen in and start the process of getting help. BTW no matter how old you are if the hearing impairment can...
2021-04-1916 min
Veterans Corner RadioWhen you file an atta-boy or a complaint with the VA where does it go. Do completing questionnaires do any good?Have you ever wondered where the information went when you filled out a VA questionnaire or submitted one of the comment slips around the VA hospital? Well, wonder no more. The buck stops HERE. Performance improvement gets to see and process all the comments and suggestions, they do not fall into a deep dark hole to be forever forgotten. Believe it or not, they actually solicit ideas from VA patients and their families on how the program could run more smoothly. Listen in to hear Johnathan Esteban, Chief, Performance Improvement Health Administration Service, at one of the largest m...
2021-04-1219 min
Veterans Corner RadioWOMEN'S HEALTH CARE: The VA is committed to improving and expanding their efforts in the area of Women's health. Listen in to hear what is happening.Dr. Patricia Hayes is the Chief Consultant for VHA Women’s Health services and is in the forefront of the development of programs necessary to keep our female veterans healthy both physically and mentally. As you listen in you will hear of the improvements they have already made in the area of specialty clinics and the plans for expansion of women’s services. Season 2 Episode 14Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner RadioYou can contact our host Joe Muhlberger at j...
2021-04-0516 min
Veterans Corner RadioA one year thank you to our listeners and an update of info.On March 31, 2020, we started this program as a way to get information out to our veterans and their families during what looked like and turned out to be a very dark time. The pandemic isolated a lot of people and this program strived to help them connect and stay current on the benefits they were earned and were entitled to. We had no idea it would be so popular but with two days to go we have crossed the 9000 mark in programs listened to and downloaded. Thank you to all who have helped us do this by sharing information w...
2021-03-2906 min
Veterans Corner RadioAn overview of VA eye care with Dr Charles SlonimDr. Slonim heads up the James A Haley VA Hospital Optical Center and explains the variety of services available to our Veterans. With 14 + specialties at the clinic and the resources of the University of Southern Florida Medical school across the street, this facility is a powerhouse in the field of Optical care. Listen in to hear just how they may provide services to you even if you come from outside their service area. Season 2 episode 13Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page Veterans...
2021-03-2817 min
Veterans Corner RadioDischarges may be upgradable. Listen in to Scott Hope, Deputy National Service Director for Benefits, Disabled American Veterans -National Office as he give you updated information on what the Army is doing and what other services are considering.. The U.S. Army has agreed to reconsider the cases of thousands of veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars era with mental health conditions who received other-than-honorable discharges. The decision is part of a settlement agreement in a class-action lawsuit brought by two Connecticut veterans. Scott Hope, Deputy Director of Legislative Services for Disabled American Veterans will discuss the ramifications of this court decision and how the DAV is and will be prepared to assist the personnel receiving revised discharges file claims where appropriate. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.com...
2021-03-2218 min
Veterans Corner RadioAre you a Caregiver for a veteran, veteran caring for a spouse or loved one? The VA Healthcare system has a variety of resources for Veterans and Caregivers that may vary from facility to facility. There are two programs that are at every VA. Listen inJulie Borgen, Social Work Service Section Chief, Caregiver Support Program Manager Bay Pines VA Healthcare System has a lot of experience in helping Caregivers. Listen in to hear more. The VA Healthcare system has a variety of resources for Veterans and Caregivers that may vary from facility to facility. There are two programs that are at every VA. One is the Program of General Caregiver Support Service provides resources, education and support to caregivers of Veterans. The Veteran does not need to have a service-connected condition, for which the caregiver is needed, and may have served during any er...
2021-03-1516 min
Veterans Corner RadioDoes your spouse know who to call if you find yourself in a non VA hospital running up an expensive bill? If you need specialized care, not available from your VA, can you go elsewhere? Listen in and find out the answer to these and other questions.Dr. Elizabeth Brill, Chief Medical Officer, Office of Community Care, U.S. Veterans Administration, Washington DC. What happens if you find yourself in a hospital far from a VA facility, or in need of specialized care that your VA Hospital does not offer? That is when the Office of Community Care steps in and helps with the cost. Listen in to see how you can take advantage of this program. Season 2 Episode 10Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner Radio...
2021-03-0816 min
Veterans Corner RadioVeterans looking for jobs here in Florida or assistance in starting their own business need look no further. Listen in and you may even get paid to train.Joe Marino, Executive Director of Veterans Florida has a great story to tell. Veterans Florida is an initiative started by the State of Florida to tap into the huge gold mine of trained workers, emanating from the various military bases here in the state and also to draw qualified individuals from other military bases to Florida. Hear how they can offer free placement services, resume writing, and even classes a vet can even get paid to attend. There is no charge for any of their services and even if you want to work for someone, b...
2021-03-0116 min
Veterans Corner RadioCol. D,J. Reyes, mentor number one of the Veterans Treatment Court. Listen in to hear a great success story that is saving lives and going nationwide.Colonel DJ Reyes, US Army retired is an interesting man and one who works tirelessly for his fellow veterans. He was mentor number one in our Veterans Treatment Court and was very instrumental in helping to pass the Federal level bills that now establish this court all over the country. Tune in to hear Colonel Reyes talk about the early days of the court and how it is constantly adapting to meet current needs. Season 2 Episode 8Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page V...
2021-02-2215 min
Veterans Corner RadioBay Pines VA Hospital and Medical Center Director Paul Russo shares with our Veterans Corner Radio listeners an overview of the many services that this facility provides to our veteran's community. He discusses current challenges and future plans to meetOriginally opened in 1933, Bay Pines is a major VA hospital. The main medical center is located on 337 acres situated on the Gulf of Mexico approximately eight miles northwest of downtown Saint Petersburg, FL. Director Paul Russo is rightly proud of the many services offered by the hospital and its satellite clinics. Listen in to hear what services are available including a Military Sexual Trauma (MST) unit that provides state of the art care for both female and male victims of MST. Season 2 Episode 7Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.com...
2021-02-1516 min
Veterans Corner RadioPart 2 of 2 Spouses and or family can qualify for payments in certain circumstances when caring for their VA patient spouse. Listen in to this part two of a two part program. 2-6Part 2 of 2 A discussion of VA Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance with Sarah Bursey, Pension and Fiduciary and Cleveland Karren, Compensation Services VA Aid and Attendance or Housebound benefits provide monthly payments added to the amount of a monthly VA pension for qualified Veterans and survivors. If you need help with daily activities, or you’re housebound, find out if you qualify.Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner RadioYou can contact our host Joe Muhlberger at jos...
2021-02-0515 min
Veterans Corner RadioSpouses can qualify for payments in certain circumstances when caring for their VA patient spouse. Listen in to this part one of a two part program. 2-5Part 1 pf 2 A discussion of VA Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance with Sarah Bursey, Pension and Fiduciary and Cleveland Karren, Compensation Services VA Aid and Attendance or Housebound benefits provide monthly payments added to the amount of a monthly VA pension for qualified Veterans and survivors. If you need help with daily activities, or you’re housebound, find out if you qualify.Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner RadioYou can contact our host Joe Muhlberger at...
2021-01-3016 min
Veterans Corner RadioMy Warriors Place what it is and information on the forth annual Battle of The Bay a special event coming up. 2-4My Warriors Place (MYP) is a wonderful respite center for Veterans and their families. It was founded by Gold Star Mother Kelly Kowall after her son was killed by enemy action. Her story of how it got started is covered in previous episodes and can be found in the Veterans Corner Radio podcast library. In today's podcast, we concentrate on how MWP is serving veterans from all over the nation and has no paid employees. To do that they have fundraisers and one called Battle Of The Bay is coming up in February that even those far away can...
2021-01-2812 min
Veterans Corner RadioCongressman Greg Steube shares an insight into the operation of the Veterans Affairs Committee and what is planed in the future for our veterans. 2-3If you want to get something done in Congress then the Military Affairs Committee is the place to go. Congressman Greg Steube shares an insight into the operation of the Veterans Affairs Committee and what is planned in the future for our veterans. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner RadioYou can contact our host Joe Muhlberger at joseph.muhlberger@gmail.com
2021-01-2517 min
Veterans Corner RadioCongressman Vern Buchannan discussing training deaths in the US military. 2-2Congressman Vern Buchanan discusses with Bill the ever-increasing problem of training accidents claiming military lives. Congressman Buchanan’s amendment requires the Department of Defense to examine emergency response capabilities and services available at all U.S. bases around the world. They will be required to address the potential benefits and practicality to have properly functioning medical helicopters and fully stocked military ambulances. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner RadioYou can contact our host Joe Muhlberger at joseph.muhlberger@gma...
2021-01-1816 min
Veterans Corner RadioCoronaVirus19 vaccines. This program was taped the last week in December at James A Haley VA hospital and shots are currently being given.. Other VA hospitals are handling it in a similar manner. 2-1Corona19 Virus vaccination update. Chief of Staff, Dr. Colleen Jakey for the James A Haley Veterans Hospital shares with our listeners the plan that has been worked out to ensure that the Corona19 Virus vaccinations are carried out in a fair and medically sound manner. The James A Haley VA Hospital is one of the largest in the 170 VA Medical Centers and 1,074 outpatient sites of the VA and will certainly be a pattern for other VA hospitals from across the country. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us o...
2021-01-1116 min
Veterans Corner RadioTime to come out of hibernation. The end of the pandemic is in sight. Most of us have failed to get enough exercise and put on some pounds. The VA can help with dietary advice and a free YMCA membership.In recent years some of the VA Health Services money has been judiciously applied to defeating illness by helping VA patients to make healthy choices and now the program has been extended to the entire family. Mr. Roy Sevalia Whole Health Services, James A Haley VA Hospital. Mr. Sevalia discusses the VA’s push to keep us healthy rather than reacting to illnesses. Tune in to see how this proactive health care program might help you and your spouse. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at t...
2021-01-0416 min
Veterans Corner RadioCovid19 Debt Deferment program is ending? If you owe money to the VA what are your options?To ease financial difficulties during the pandemic, the VA Debt Management Center (DMC) suspended issuing debt notification letters and suspended collection action on debts established after April 3, 2020, through January 1, 2021. DMC also offered suspensions or extended repayment plans for debts established prior to April 3, 2020.WHAT WILL HAPPEN IN 2021If your debt was established after April 3, 2020, DMC will issue your debt notification letter(s) starting in January 2021. If you have debt that was established prior to April 3, where collections have been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, your suspension will end on January 1, 2021, and the D...
2020-12-2109 min
Veterans Corner RadioWhat do you do if you are sick and don't want to drive all the way to your VA emergency department. Does your spouse know what numbers to call especially if you admitted? The answers are here.VA has a variety of resources for you as a VA patient to help you in urgent care or emergency situations. You can call and talk with a nurse or make arrangements to go to an urgent care center that is privately operated but in the VA network. Listen in to get the phone number to call to talk with a VA nurse who may be able to help you without your going anywhere or assist you in knowing what to do so as not to run up a large bill for services that if handled properly will be...
2020-12-1417 min
Veterans Corner RadioMany of our veterans are coming home with serious problems that cause them to violate laws, Learn more about how the Veterans Treatment Court works to abrogate their problems from Judge Holder who is part of the history of the court.For this Veterans Corner Radio podcast, Bill dips back into our archives and shares with you a program we played on the air prior to the birth of the podcasts. His guest is the Honorable Judge Gregory P. Holder 13th Judicial Circuit Civil Division. Judge Holder will discuss the origins and current operations of the Hillsborough Veterans' Court. He also talks about this particular court is unique and how it is currently being looked at as a model for a Federal Veterans Court. One note we should make is that he references a federal act in progress designed to...
2020-12-0716 min
Veterans Corner RadioHow to get the most vital veterans document for free. A veteran or/and their family needs a copy of the vets DD-214 to get any veterans benefits. Learn how to apply for one at no cost.The key to getting all veteran's benefits is to first procure a copy of your service record and it is on the DD214 form. There are a number of companies that are willing for a fee to get that form for you but there is literally no reason to pay the fee. You can get it yourself by completing the request form and either sending it in electronically or mailing it in. The short program will lead through the process in an easy to understand step by step procedure. Our library of shows can be found at w...
2020-11-3007 min
Veterans Corner RadioA gift for Birthdays, and other special occasions that will please any veteran. One that will honor them all the days of their life and beyond.One of the nicest presents I have ever received is my brick in the Veterans Memorial walk. There are many reasons I am happy to be there, too many to list but most of all I just love walking along the path and seeing how many good men and women I am with. Walt Cawein had a passion to see the projected construction and once he gets something in his head there is no stopping him. Listen in to see how he envisioned this wonderful place and how he brought it to life. If you live somewhere else a...
2020-11-2316 min
Veterans Corner RadioAre you having a problem with your local VA Hospital? Do you need someone inside the VA to guide you or help with problems you need solved? Listen to this podcast and we will explain how to get that help.Ann E Doran Ex. Dir of the Office of Patient Advocacy VHA Washington DC Director Doran served her country in the US Navy and now continues to serve by heading up the Office of Patient Advocacy in Washington DC. If you are finding the VA services difficult to negotiate or need someone to help you get a problem solved, this is the office that can assist you. Director Doran shares that there are patient advocates in every VA hospital waiting to help you. You'll find out what they can, and in some cases, cannot do. Ou...
2020-11-1618 min
Veterans Corner RadioVeterans Hospital services update and restart of clinic services. Dr. Jakey, Chief of Staff on Veterans Corner RadioDr. Colleen Jakey, Chief of Staff for the James A Haley VA hospital discusses where the hospital is in connection to returning serves or modifying services as the result of the Corona Virus pandemic. The good news is that hospital operations are returning albeit slowly to pre-Corona virus levels, with certain procedures instituted to ensure the patient's safety, their visitors, and the staff.Clinics will quickly return to what will be thought of as a new normal and Dr. Jakey explains what you can expect from the clinics as far as service is concerned. If you have a...
2020-11-0918 min
Veterans Corner RadioMental Health Clinics For Military Families - It is not a matter of money with the Steven A. Cohen military family clinics but rather how can they help put a military family back together. One man wrote a $125 million dollar check to get it started.The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic and Aspire Health Partners is a fabulous addition to the mental healthcare resources for our service members and veterans, along with their families. There has long been a need for counseling for not only the vet, which the VA will provide but also for the Family which for the most part the VA does not provide. Listen in to hear what clinic director Karen Blanchette has to say about the depth of the program and how it meets the needs of military families.Our library of shows can...
2020-11-0216 min
Veterans Corner RadioAre you a military spouse and need a job, Listen in to what Mona Dexter is Chief of Staff for Hiring our Heroes an outreach of the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington DC. has to say.Mona Dexter is Chief of Staff for Hiring our Heroes an outreach of the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington DC. Hiring our Heroes actually starts helping active-duty members well prior to their transition to civilian life. They provide classes in a variety of necessary skills needed to make that transition smooth along with going so far as to arrange internships with a variety of companies. Further, they offer entrepreneurial training for those who wish to start their own businesses. Among their most important contributions is their commitment to helping military spouses find employment as they follow their...
2020-10-2616 min
Veterans Corner RadioMyHealtheVet a program that is the window to your VA healthcare. Make appointments, Get questions answered. Check your records and much more. | If you are a VA patient and not yet using the MyHealtheVet program for contacting your doctor you are missing a bet. Robert “Goose” Gosline, shares with us how the program works and how you can sign up for a free VA account. That account will give you access to your medical team, your health visit records, your prescription orders, and ordering. During the pandemic, this program has been a Godsend to many of our veterans and it can be good for you. Listen in to see how you can enroll and get started.Our libra...
2020-10-1918 min
Veterans Corner RadioVeterans Free Dental Care Day at the Watts Dental Clinic in Apollo Beach Fl, to celebrate Veterans. Limited spaces available, listen in to hear how to register.Dr. Jason Watts founder of the Watts Dental Clinic in Apollo Beach Fl, has again this year gathered up a group of volunteer Dentists and Hygienists to provide a day of free dental care as a thankyou to our veterans. Last year his office provided over $100,000 dollars of services on that day in November and he hopes to exceed that amount this year. Covid19 has cause some special challenges but they feel certain the work can be done safely. Listen to the podcast and then decide if you want one of these appointments, If so the number is stated...
2020-10-1306 min
Veterans Corner RadioMy guest on Veterans Corner Radio is Lt. Gen. Dana Atkins President and CEO Military Officers Association of America, He was very enjoyable to interview and he speaks to the past, present and future efforts of MOAA behalf of both our enlisted an officerLT. Gen Dana Atkins, is President and CEO of the Military Officers Association of America. If you are one of 23.3 million service members, past or present, from all branches of the military and the three uniformed services, MOAA exists to protect your earned benefits and to offer you resources you can't find anywhere else. But most importantly, we're here to help you connect with one another. Why? Because MOAA believes in taking care of those who take care of us. Listen in to hear how MOAA works for their 350,000 members and what they can and will do for...
2020-10-1217 min
Veterans Corner RadioIf you are interested in VA Disability Claims, Home Loans and Free Bank Accounts, then listen in and hear about this and more directly from Dr Paul Lawrence the Under Secretary for the Veterans Benefits Administration at the VA headquarters in Washington.Dr. Paul Lawrence is the Under Secretary for the Veterans Benefits Administration and he is located at the VA headquarters in Washington. Need a free bank account? Wondering what the VBA is doing with your disability claim? How many VA home loans can you have? What phone numbers can be called to get information? Dr. Lawrence answers those and many more questions. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner RadioYou can contact our host Joe Muhlberger at joseph.muhlberger@g...
2020-10-0516 min
Veterans Corner RadioBrigadier General Frederick Lopez, Commander In Chief of the Military Order of World Wars shares that the organization's goal is to provide services not only to our vets but the entire community. Listen in to hear this powerful story.Brigadier General Frederick Lopez is the Commander In Chief of one of the premier Veterans' Service Organization (VSO) whose motto is, “It is nobler to serve than to be served.” MOWW was founded at the suggestion of General of the Armies John J. "Blackjack" Pershing in 1919 to promote good citizenship, patriotic education, and military and public service. Hear how they are giving back to the country they love. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner RadioYou can contact our host...
2020-09-2816 min
Veterans Corner RadioAre you eligible for VA Medical care? Even if you have been turned down in the past there are some new rules. Check it out.Would it surprise you to learn that not all veterans get VA medical coverage? Thomas Hines is an expert working at the VA who knows what it takes to get coverage. It can depend on years of service, where you served, how you served, when you were deployed, how much money you make as a family, and 100 other variables. The takeaway from this interview is that you, if you are a veteran, should not disqualify yourself by not trying for coverage. The VA staff is ready and willing to discuss your current condition and evaluate your eligibility for...
2020-09-2118 min
Veterans Corner RadioFree hunting and fishing trips for service-related disabled veterans. All gear supplied. Listen in to hear how to sign up.Randy Ross, Assistant State Coordinator, Operation Outdoor Freedom has a great deal for you. So you love to hunt and fish but find it too difficult any more to get out in the streams and fields to enjoy your sport, then we may have an answer for you. Some years ago in conjunction with the Florida Forest Service, Operation Outdoor Freedom was started and it provides recreational and rehabilitative opportunities to service-related disabled veterans on state forests, agricultural lands, and private lands throughout Florida at no cost. You may want to see if your state has a program...
2020-09-1416 min
Veterans Corner RadioYou have a heart attack, a fall or even the Corona Virus and you wake up in a strange hospital with people shoving forms at you. If you are a VA patient you maybe in luck. Listen in while Dr. Elizabeth Brill, Chief Medical Officer, Office of Community CarDr. Elizabeth Brill, Chief Medical Officer, Office of Community Care, U.S. Veterans Administration, Washington DC. What happens if you find yourself in a hospital far from a VA facility, or in need of specialized care that your VA Hospital does not offer? That is when the Office of Community Care steps in and helps with the cost. Listen in to see how you can take advantage of this program.Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner RadioYou can...
2020-09-0716 min
Veterans Corner RadioJohn Rowan, President of the Vietnam Veterans of America shares his thoughts on the organization as it is today and how they are fighting for all veterans.John Rowan was re-elected to an eighth term as the National President of Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) at the organization’s 19th National Convention in Spokane, Washington. During this interview, he spoke of how, when our vets came back from Vietnam, there were no ticker-tape parades and even some of the mainline veterans' organizations turned their backs on the vets. Hence the start of VVA to serve the unique needs of the cast-aside warriors. We think that was a result of what these men faced coming home is the basis on which Americans have built greater respect for ou...
2020-08-3119 min
Veterans Corner RadioWhat would you say to a free membership in the YMCA? Defeating illness by staying well. VA Whole Health is the answer for you and your family.Mr. Roy Sevalia Whole Health Services, James A Haley VA Hospital. Mr. Sevalia discusses the VA’s push to keep us healthy rather than reacting to illnesses. In recent years some of the VA Health Services money has been judiciously applied to defeating illness by helping VA patients to make healthy choices and now the program has been extended to the entire family. Tune in to see how this proactive health care program might help you and your spouse. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at...
2020-08-2416 min
Veterans Corner RadioDo you have a disability or health issue attributable to your military service or even think it might be? Listen in to hear how you can get help from the Disabled American Veterans organization at no charge.Stephen “Butch” Whitehead National Commander of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) in this interview with Bill Hodges speaks to the value-added this organization is providing to those who served their country. For those not familiar with The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) it is one of the premier veterans organizations that has taken on the task of helping veterans work their way through filing disability claims for injuries suffered while in military service. He reminds us that there is no statute of limitations on when you file the claim and it can mean thousands of dollars in monthly payments alon...
2020-08-1719 min
Veterans Corner RadioWith the Cornavirus what services are now available at the VA and what does the future hold for the Clinics. Listen in to stay up to date.During this Coronavirus pandemic, The Medical Director for the James A Haley VA Hospital. Dr. Colleen Jakey will be coming on regularly to keep you informed as to what steps the VA is taking to protect you and provide essential services to the Veterans Community. This broadcast contains contact procedures and phone numbers you will need should a medical situation arise. Most of these numbers you are going to find are usable where ever you travel or happen to live. Don't wait until disaster strike to find out where and when to call or where to go. L...
2020-08-1020 min
Veterans Corner RadioEducation is the name of the game in today's US Military. Listen to hear about the education benefits you can achieve while in the military and what is waiting for you when you leave.Bruce Murphy, PhD is a retired LC from the US Army and is now the President of Centenary University in Hackettstown NJ. The program centers on four points, thinking about going in the military right out of high school and the options. Once graduating from College using the military to pay off loans. What one can do education-wise while in the military and finally the education needs to transition from the military to the civilian world. If you are thinking of any of these or have children/grandchildren that might be facing these choices please listen
2020-08-0218 min
Veterans Corner RadioVFW Commander in Chief, William "Doc" Schmitz looks to the next 100 years of the VFW serving their members and the veterans community as a whole.Veterans Of Foreign Wars (VFW) Commander-in-Chief. William J. “Doc” Schmitz takes office during a time of great momentum for the organization, it reached a milestone achievement of more than $8.3 billion in benefits and compensation collected from the VA on behalf of veterans, and fought for the successful passage of the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019. Through donations and corporate partnerships, the VFW has also surpassed $11 million in financial grants and $6.5 million in scholarships awarded to veterans and is celebrating 100 years of its National Veterans Service and National Legislative Service programs which advocate for the best possible qual...
2020-07-2717 min
Veterans Corner RadioNot enough food in the house, baby needs medicine, eviction is closing in, someone can't control their anger, what do you do. Crisis can be averted by dialing just three digits. Listen in to see where free help can be found day or night.Clara Reynolds, CEO of the Crisis Line describes to you what you would get if you dialed 211 on the phone. What would you say if I told you that many crisis involving veterans and their families could be averted by this simple action, dial 211? Most people stare at me blankly when I ask that question. 211 is where you call if your life is in turmoil and you need help. 911 is for medical emergencies and 211 is for almost everything else. Anyone can call it and get free counseling, but if you are a vet when you call in, ask f...
2020-07-2016 min
Veterans Corner RadioSheriff Chronister, helping to put veterans lives back together. A diversion program that works.Sheriff Chronister is a trailblazer in the repair of lives corrupted by war. He is deeply committed to helping veterans who come into contact with the law return to being useful citizens. Listen while he shares information on the new veteran’s section of the jail and how it is centered on helping the vet, in conjunction with other agencies, to return to a productive life. We should point out that Sheriff Chronisters' actions are not just something that the law enforcement arm is doing in a vacuum. He has worked with our Public Defender Julianne Holt an...
2020-07-1318 min
Veterans Corner RadioMental health is taking a beating during this time of Coronavirus isolation. Listen in to learn what you can do to prevent an explosion.Troy Howell. MD, heads up the Suicide Prevention efforts in the Psychiatric Dept of the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital.Dr. Howell works every day to stop suicides in our veteran population. I asked him to concentrate on the mental health effects of living with the Corona Virus not only on our vets but also on their families. Even with all of the resources being directed toward the pandemic, the psychiatric department at Haley has risen to meet the problem and you will find the ideas he presents very interesting and useful in this...
2020-07-0617 min
Veterans Corner RadioA Gold Star Mother's Faith Builds a Haven for Veterans. Prayers do get answered if you continue to work.Kelly Kowall is a Gold Star mother and when she lost her son in combat, she took it upon herself to create a safe place for returning veterans and their families. Hear how she got started and how you can help with this mission. There are a lot of veterans help organizations but few like My Warriors Place. Not one person gets paid for working there; everyone is a volunteer and 96 to 98% of all donations go directly to help the vets. That is phenomenal. Listen in. This is truly an example of prayers coming true if one c...
2020-06-2919 minVeterans Corner RadioFlorida Department of Veterans Affairs - Director Danny Burgess explains whats availableDirector Danny Burgess is a man who never stops working for veterans. He allowed me to intrude on his Memorial Day family time to record this program. He outlines the new initiatives that his department has instituted and explained how others have been updated. Florida is the most veteran-friendly state in the USA and if you will listen in, you will learn why and how important what they offer is to you. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner RadioY...
2020-06-2217 min
Veterans Corner RadioHere's what is hot in Washington for Veterans. Featuring Congressman Gus Bilirakis, Florida's 12th Congressional District.Congressman Gus Bilirakis gets things done in Congress because he knows how to build alliances and work across the aisle. His efforts for veterans’ issues are legendary. In this broadcast, we discuss among other issues funding of HR886 National Veterans Treatment Courts, HR4086 the Burn Pit bill which is so important to the many veterans afflicted with lung problems and other issues relating to their time around burn pits. Another issue near and dear to him is the Adaptive Living bill so important for disabled vets who need assistance in making their homes livable with t...
2020-06-1518 min
Veterans Corner RadioAmerican Legion National Commander James "Bill" Oxford outlines how the American Legion is starting their second century of service to veterans.Commander James Oxford or Bill as he prefers to be called talked about the start of this second hundred years for the American Legion. He also talked a little about the golden past of the American Legion but focuses on the bright future he sees for its members. You are going to like this man and enjoy what he has to say. Learn from its leader how the Legion is more relevant than ever and is a driving force for veterans and their families. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.com
2020-06-0817 min
Veterans Corner RadioFBI White Collar section shares with Veterans Corner Radio listeners Scams that hit the wallet and dating scams that break ones heart. (Part 2) Andrew Sekela Special Agent Private Sector Coordinator Federal Bureau of Investigation. Andy as he prefers to be called is the FBI Special Agent in Charge for the Tampa area White Collar Crimes section. Scams directed at active duty, retired military, other veterans and their families are on the rise and are getting special attention from our FBI. This will be part two of a two-part series and will tell you what to watch out for and how to react if you are approached. BTW is is not stupid people who get duped, one of the cases you will he...
2020-05-3014 min
Veterans Corner RadioFBI White Collar Crimes section visits Veterans Corner Radio to help you see the variety of scams being perpetrated on our military personnel, active, retired and separated. (Part 1)Andrew Sekela Special Agent Private Sector Coordinator Federal Bureau of Investigation. Andy as he prefers to be called is the FBI Special Agent in Charge for the Tampa area White Collar Crimes section. Scams directed at active duty, retired military, other veterans, and their families are on the rise and are getting special attention from our FBI. This will be part one of a two-part series and will tell you what to watch out for and how to react if you are approached. BTW whether you were military or not there is a lot of good information here to...
2020-05-3015 min
Veterans Corner RadioWould your spouse know how to contact your VA doctor, get prescriptions renewed, how to use phone triage if you were to sick to do it and more. Have her or him listen to this for the numbers to call. - Veterans Corner RadioMy guest is Suzette Maynard Supervisory Medical Administration Specialist Health Admin. Service James A Haley VA Hospital. Ms. Maynard discusses the readiness of the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital and the ways one can still access their services. The corona19 virus has been like the 100 year flood that everyone knows might happen at any time but few are prepared for it when it comes. The medical and administrative staff of the VA are ready for the flood and have a variety of protocols in place that you will find interesting. Listen in while she shares those updates. Please keep...
2020-05-2616 min
Veterans Corner RadioProstate treatment options without a profit motive. What husbands and wives need to know.If your spouse is a male over 40 this a program that both husband and wife should listen to together. Dr. Cesar Ercole is a member of the James A Haley VA hospital staff and a surgeon specializing in Urology. In this program he discussed prostate problems, warning signs and treatment options. This highly trained and very capable physician will tell you a variety of things that you may never here talking with a physician in the for-profit medicine world. Over the years I have interviewed some of the top specialists in the field of prostate cancer and...
2020-05-1814 min
Veterans Corner RadioJudge Michael J Scionti and the Veterans Treatment Court - Recidivism is in the 10% range, much better than the national rate of about 76%.Using a Bureau of Justice Statistic study finding inmates released from state prisons have a five-year recidivism rate of 76.6%, In our Veterans Treatment Court, it is 10% or less. this is just one of the statistics which shows this court works, Not only saving taxpayers money but helping to recover valuable lives that would otherwise be lost. | Judge Scionti has appeared with me both here and my TV show Spotlight on Government. You will be fascinated to hear how his years of public service both government and in the military have led him to this position as Ve...
2020-05-1116 min
Veterans Corner RadioLegal help for vets who find themselves in trouble with the law.Julianne M Holt, Judicial District 13 Public Defender with her 120+ asst. public defenders would have one of the largest law offices in Tampa if it were a private practice. Many of our veterans come into conflict with the law and when they do her office is there to help them. She works seamlessly with our Veterans Court and provides excellent service to our comrades that have strayed. Listen in to hear her story and how many broken lives are put back together becoming productive citizens. Watch for us to add in the very near future a program highlighting Judge Michael...
2020-05-0216 min
Veterans Corner RadioKeeping your Veteran out of a nursing home and saving your health and sanity.Elizabeth Provenzano Social Worker James A Haley VA Hospital discusses the many ways the VA can help with respite care. Could you use some help with your veteran to keep him or her from going to a nursing home? Social Work Services can provide that help at little or no charge. Home Healthcare Aides can come to your home and provide a variety of services, including spending time with your vet, giving you personal time. Studies have shown that there is no place like home but many homes, especially during lockdowns like we have experienced recently, are dea...
2020-04-2516 min
Veterans Corner RadioAARP, has 4 million+ active and prior service members, it is the organization with the largest military membership in the world? Hear about the programs they have for military members and their families, including some great discounts.AARP is the largest veteran membership organization in the world and you do not have to be 50 to join, what can they do for you. Our Guest is Colleen R Krepstekies, Associate State Director of Comm. Florida Veterans Outreach Lead AARP Florida. Part (1) AARP (formally the American Association of Retired Persons) is a United States-based interest group whose stated mission is "to empower people to choose how they live as they age". According to the organization, it had more than 38 million members as of 2018. What many people do not know is that since its...
2020-03-2614 min
Veterans Corner RadioAARP Shows How To Stop The Scams Perpetrated On Military Families.(Part 2)Listen carefully to this program so as to have the knowledge to protect yourself and your family. Our Guest is Colleen R Krepstekies, Associate State Director of Comm. Florida Veterans Outreach Lead AARP Florida. With over 4 million active and prior service personnel as members, AARP knows a lot about what the military family faces. AARP is working to stop scams against service members and veterans. They have many programs that have started out serving the retired community but morphed into programs that serve all ages. One such program is their efforts to protect the senior community from scams. T...
2020-03-2616 min
Veterans Corner RadioNational Cemetery Benefits for You and your Family Part 2 fo 2 Episode 2 0f 2John Rosentrater National Cemeteryespands on Benefits Veterans their spouses and families have thousands of dollars of benefits coming to them. Do you know what benefit you and your family can claim as a veteran from our National Cemeteries? Our guest John Rosentrater, Director of the Sarasota National Cemetery has many years’ experience working in National Cemeteries and always leaves us with a better understanding of one of the most important benefits we veterans have, the National Cemetery System. Tune in to hear your rights and those of the people you love. In this broadcast, he discu...
2020-03-2513 min
Veterans Corner RadioNational Cemetery Benefits for You and your Family Part 1 of 2Episode 1 of 2Do you know what benefit you and your family can claim as a veteran from our National Cemeteries? John Rosentrater is one of my favorite guests. He always leaves us with a better understanding of one of the most important benefits we veterans have, the National Cemetery System. Tune in to hear your rights and those of the people you love. In this broadcast, he discusses who is eligible for burial and how families are included in this benefit. We talk about the documents that are needed to prove eligibility and how to get them. Do...
2020-03-2513 min
Veterans Corner RadioHow to get VA Urgent CareVeterans Corner Radio podcast of George Denby Supervisory Program Specialist – SOHI Clinic, James A Haley Veterans Hospital discussing what to do when you need Urgent Care. The Veterans Administration clinics are not set up to hander ER duties. The James A Haley VA Hospital is equipped to care for any need in an emergency but, due to the nature of emergencies time is a factor. Learn from Mr. Denby what you can and should do for VA emergency treatment in your own are. This video also includes information on the VA Clinical Contact Centers where you can call in fo...
2020-03-2318 min