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VSO Talk Radio

Eric Segundo & Jesus Pereira•ludlowveterans.us
Government

VSO Talk  Radio Is a Show That Connects Veterans, Active-Duty Military, National Guard, Family Members, and Spouses with Information and Services Available to them on The State and Federal Level. Each Show Will Provide Information Related To Military Service, VA Benefits, State Benefits, Housing and Education, As Well As In depth Interviews, Special Guests Appearances, and One Of A Kind Prospective On Veterans Issues.

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New VA Expansion of Care for Veterans in Crisis, Veterans Crisis Line & VA Life Insurance

*New Expanded Care for Veterans in Crisis *Veterans Crisis Line provides: · Access free, confidential support 24/7, 365 days a year. · Live Connection: Connect with a real person qualified to support Veterans. · The Veterans Crisis Line serves Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and those who support them. *The New VA Life Insurance, VALife

Feb 04, 2023•56 min

Non-Service Connected Pension and Survivor's Pension with Jesus Pereira

Non Service Connected Disability Pension is a benefit paid to wartime veterans with limited income who are no longer able to work. Survivors Pension is a tax-free benefit payable by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to a low-income, un-remarried surviving spouse and unmarried dependent child(ren) of a deceased wartime Veteran.

Jan 21, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 10

the Newly Formed Veterans Advocacy Coalition with LTC (Ret) John Paradis

The Veterans Advocacy Coalition, composed of former leaders who had previously established the Holyoke coalition in May of 2020 in the immediate aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak at the Holyoke veterans’ home. The new coalition consists of leaders from local Veterans’ organizations, family members and concerned citizens. The Coalition’s mission is to champion the interests of military veterans and their family members.

Jan 07, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Filing A VA Claim from Start to Finish

This week we bring back our good friend Jesus Pereira of Holyoke Veterans' Services as we discuss Filing a VA Claim, what’s the process, and what to expect from start to finish!

Dec 24, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Veterans Homelessness & VA Housing Services for Veterans

Western Mass Veterans Radio #WMVR on Classic Hits 977/1250AM with Jered Sasen, Wilbraham Veteran Services & Eric Segundo, Ludlow Veterans Services In Studio Guest this week : Steve Connor, Director Central Hampshire Veteran Services On this weeks show we will talk about Veterans Homelessness and VA Housing Program and services available for Veterans. Our Veteran of the week: David Mendoza, US Air Force. If you miss the show, you can always listen to us on iTunes, Spotify and Google Podcast o...

Dec 17, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Federal Burial Benefits and Massachusetts Veterans Burials

Western Mass Veterans Radio #WMVR on Classic Hits 977/1250AM with Jered Sasen & myself Special in Studio Guest this week week : Michael Slater, Director of Veterans Services for the Town of South Hadley and Easthampton Veterans' Services On this show we will talk about Federal Burial Benefits as well as Massachusetts Burials and services. Veteran of the week we highlighted: Scott F. Hiorns, Navy, Ludlow Veteran of the Year. If you missed the show, you can listen to us on Apple Podcast, Spoti...

Dec 10, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)

Western Mass Veterans Radio #WMVR on Classic Hits 977 FM/1250AM This weeks’ show we talked about VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (Known as DIC). A tax -free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, children, or parents of Veterans who died in service or from service connected disabilities. Special in Studio Guest: Charly Nicole, Director of Veterans Services for the Town of Belchertown Veterans' Services Veteran of the week highlighted: Michael Slater, Army -GWOT Combat Veteran. If you mi...

Dec 03, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 3

PACT ACT & Camp Lejeune

This weeks show we talk about the newly passed #PACTAct and Camp Lejeune Justice Act. Special in Studio Guest: Jesus Pereira, Director of Veterans Services for the City of Holyoke. Veterans of the week highlight: John Hurley, Marine -Vietnam Combat Veteran who received the Purple Heart for injuries sustained.

Nov 26, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Mass Chapter 115 Veterans Benefits

Western Mass Veterans Radio Inaugural Show! Special Guest VSO, Stephanie Shaw, Director of Veterans Services for the City of Chicopee. We will interview Stephanie on her military service and her role as Director. This weeks topic is Massachusetts General Law Chapter 115 Veterans Benefits 🔹what is chapter 115? 🔹Veteran eligibility 🔹benefits & service available under 115 🔹what’s needed to apply

Nov 19, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Western Mass Veterans Radio Intro

Western Mass Veterans Radio Is a Show That Connects Veterans, Active-Duty Military, National Guard, Family Members, and Spouses with Information and Services Available to them on The State and Federal Level. Each Show Will Provide Information Related To Military Service, VA Benefits, State Benefits, Housing and Education, As Well As In depth Interviews, Special Guests Appearances, and One Of A Kind Prospective On Veterans Issues.

Nov 15, 2022•50 sec•Season 1Ep. 1
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