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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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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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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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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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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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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The Fargo VA will be hosting a VA Community Health Summit on August 15 at the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Fargo. Dr Teresa Imholte of the Fargo VA tells us more about the Summit, and what people can expect. Dr Imholte also highlighted some of the topics and resources that will be addressed and…
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The Department of Veterans Affairs recently awarded over $28 million in legal service grants to help veterans at risk of homelessness. Norman County Veterans Service Officer John Rosenberger tells us more. Rosenberger says this grant can help with a wide array of legal services from tenant landlord disputes to discharge characterization changes. Veterans interested in…
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Changes have been made to the Department of Veterans Affairs’ toxic exposure coverage and you may be eligible for coverage no matter your income. Polk County Veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson tells us more. If you have questions regarding your eligibility or need help applying for coverage contact your county’s veteran service office.
The Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced that they will be adding three more diseases to their coverage through the PACT Act, which is a law that provides health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to toxic substances. Norman County Veterans Service Officer John Rosenberger tells us more. Rosenberger says the PACT Act just hit…
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