Tag: Department of Veterans Affairs

Multiple cancers made presumptive by VA 

The Department of Veterans Affairs have made even more cancers presumptive for services which will make it easier for veterans to get the services they’re entitled to. Norman County veterans Service Officer John Rosenberger tells us more.  Rosenberger says veterans who have been denied care in the past for these cancers should be proactive, and…
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February 4, 2025 0

Mental health services available to veterans

Winters in Minnesota can be isolating for many, and military veterans are more at risk of a mental health crisis or seasonal depression because of this. Traill County Veterans Service Officer La Lynda Blotsky reminds veterans that the VA offers a multitude of services and programs to help them kick the winter blues.  People with…
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January 30, 2025 0

VA Asking Vets to sign up for new Health Portal ID.ME 

The Department of Veteran Affairs is getting a new health portal, and they’re asking all veterans who receive medical assistance and benefits  through the VA to make the switch. Traill County Veterans Service Officer La Lynda Blotsky tells us more about the changes being made, and how area veterans can get assistance with the change. …
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January 28, 2025 0

Veteran Affairs Expanding Access to GI Bill Benefits 

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced earlier this month that they will be expanding access to GI Bill benefits for those looking to further their education after their time in the military. Norman County Veterans Service Officer John Rosenberger tells us more. Rosenberger says with this expansion of access the VA is also extending the…
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January 27, 2025 0

Veterans Affairs funding study to test benefit of psychedelics for certain medical treatments

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has announced that they will be funding some upcoming study that will assess the potential benefits of using psychedelics for certain treatments in veterans. Norman County Veterans Service Officer John Rosenberger tells us more.  The full conversation with John Rosenberger talking about this study can be heard online at…
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December 19, 2024 0

VA establishes grant program to expand access to VA benefits 

The US Department of Veterans Affairs has established a new grant with the aims of getting veterans access to the benefits they deserve. Norman County Veterans Service Officer John Rosenberger tells us more.  Rosenberger also explained where this money will be dispersed, and how veterans will be able to take advantage of it.  The full…
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October 21, 2024 0

Department of Veterans Affairs launches VSAFE to protect veterans from scams 

Financial scams have been a growing problem in the United States, and scams targeting veterans have been becoming more common. To combat this growing issue the United States Department of Veterans Affairs have launched a new resource called VSAFE. Norman County Veterans Service Officer John Rosenberger tells us more.  Rosenberger says this resource is becoming…
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August 26, 2024 0

Veterans encouraged to check on Agent Orange benefits

Area veterans are encouraged to reach out to their veterans service office, to make sure they are getting the benefits they are entitled to concerning Agent Orange. Traill County Veterans Service Officer La Lynda Blotsky tells us more about the benefits you may be entitled to if you were exposed to harmful chemicals while serving. …
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August 22, 2024 0

New resources available to veterans 

Earlier this month the United States Department of Veterans Affairs launched vsafe.org, as a way to protect veterans from fraud. Traill County Veterans Service Officer La Lynda Blotsky tells us more about this new resource. Another resource available to veterans is Myhealthevet, and Blotsky says that the website has undergone massive changes to make it…
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August 20, 2024 0

Fargo VA Summer VetFest is Thursday 

The US Department of Veterans Affairs invites all area veterans and their families to Fargo this Thursday for Summer VetFest from 4:00 until 8:00 at the Fargo VA. Fargo Health Care System Public Affairs Officer Shawn Abbas tells us more.  Abbas says there will also be over 30 booths set up, which will be there…
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August 19, 2024 0