VSO Talk Radio
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.
Episodes
137 episodes
Education Benefits with Subject Matter Experts from WSU and Springfield College
This week we have : Westfield State University, Veterans Services Director Mr. Rob Vignault and Springfield College, Veteran and Military Service Coordinator, Jacki Wolf, we discuss Educational Benefits with the subject matter experts. ...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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55:30
VA Ancillary Benefits
VA ancillary benefits a topic that often gets overlooked—those additional programs that go beyond monthly compensation
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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55:28
Postive VA Stories
Positive stories from the VA, how it works, and how it affects you
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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55:46
Spotlight: SSG (Ret) Brian Willette
Interviewing SSG(Ret) Brian Willette, his career in the army, his multiple deployments, his Purple Heart and his work in the Veteran community.
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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56:25
Veterans in Divorce: What Benefits Remain After Separation?
Today we’re talking about a topic that affects thousands of veterans and families each year: divorce. More specifically, what VA benefits stick with you—and which ones don’t—after a separation. Whether you’re a veteran, a spouse, or both, under...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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56:19
VA Health Priority Group
VA’s health priority group system, how it works, and how it affects you, and what upcoming changes may be coming in 2025
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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55:33
Privatization vs. Traditional VA Care
The debate over privatization of veterans health care versus traditional VA care is one of the most heated and impactful issues in veterans policy today
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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56:24
Veterans Grant Program/Beware of Claim Sharks
▪️VA’s Legal Services for Veterans Grant Program ▪️Beware of Claim Shark
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Season 4
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Episode 45
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55:38
Women Veterans Appreciation Day
Women Veterans Recognition Day, observed annually on June 12th, honors the contributions of women who have served in the United States military.
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Season 4
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Episode 44
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55:43
Is the VA still keeping its promise?
The VA was created to fulfill one core mission: To care for those who have borne the battle,”Is the VA still keeping its promise?
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Season 4
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Episode 43
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55:34
Justice Involved Veterans
We want to continue last Episode’s conversation about justice involved veterans with some more information provided by the VA on Incarcerated veterans. What is available to them but also their families.
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Season 4
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Episode 41
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55:30
Veterans Treatment Court
The Western Massachusetts Veterans Treatment Court (WMVTC) is a specialized program within the Massachusetts court system, designed to support veterans who are involved with the criminal justice system and who struggle with substance abuse, men...
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Season 4
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Episode 40
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55:38
SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families)
This week we discuss SSVF Program.
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Season 4
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Episode 39
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55:45
Veterans Suicide Prevention- Mental Health Awareness Month
VA News and Veteran Suicide Prevention
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Season 4
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Episode 38
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55:39
Vietnam Veterans: Presumptive Conditions
Presumptive conditions, specifically cancers, associated with herbicide exposures
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Season 4
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Episode 37
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55:34
VA Proposed Changes & 5/10/20 Rule
▪️VA 2025 Proposed changes▪️what the 5/10/20 rule is when it comes to VA disability ratings.
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Season 4
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Episode 36
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56:16
Vietnam Veterans: Heroes Among US
March 29th is National Vietnam War Veterans Day—a time to recognize the sacrifices, courage, and resilience of those who fought in Vietnam, as well as the families who stood by them.Today we highlight a few remarkable stories o...
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Season 4
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Episode 34
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56:08
Current local and National legislation
Current local and National legislation introduced to support Veterans
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Season 4
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Episode 33
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55:46
VA Cuts: Interview with Mike Slater, formerly employed by the VA
We Discuss the recent firings at the VA and what this could mean for our veterans.
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Season 4
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Episode 32
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55:39