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
118 episodes
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
Presumptive of Soundness for VA Claims
A vital aspect of VA Disability is the presumption of soundness
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Season 4
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Episode 31
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55:38
Benefits Available for 0% Service Connected Vets
This week on #𝗩𝗦𝗢𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗼 #𝘃𝘀𝗼𝘁𝗿 we talk whst benefits are available for Veterans with 0% Service-Connected Disability
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Season 4
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Episode 30
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55:42
Brandon Franco: Rosecrance Behavioral Health
Brandon Franco a Marine Drill Instructor Turned Veteran’s Services Team Leader for Rosecrance Behavioral Health in Winnebago County Illinois.
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Season 4
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Episode 29
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55:32
Time extended to switch over to VA log in System & more
▪️VA extends time to switch to new online login system▪️ New VA Secretary sworn in▪️ Heroes' Voices Project
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Season 4
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Episode 28
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55:35
National Guard and Reservists: What you maybe eligible for
*Government Hiring Freeze *Benefits for National Guard & Reservists
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Season 4
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Episode 27
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55:41
Special Guest: Office of the Veteran Advocate
The Office of the Veteran Advocate is an independent state agency tasked with ensuring veterans under the care of the Commonwealth receive dignified treatment and access to all available benefits and services. The OVA works collabor...
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Season 4
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Episode 25
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55:41
VA Payments & Taxes, Scam & Fraud and more
▪️VA Payments & Taxes▪️Scams & Fraud ▪️Eligible for one more year of G.I. Bill benefits▪️New cancers presumptive for service connection ▪️2025 Veterans Benefits Guide is now available
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Season 4
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Episode 24
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55:26
Dole Act Becomes Law: What It Means to Veterans and Caregivers
Dole Act Becomes Law: What It Means to Veterans and Caregivers
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Season 4
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Episode 23
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55:35
What’s Making News in the VA
VA News Articles:▪️Have your say: Proposed changes to VA Caregiver Support Program▪️More service members eligible for benefits after VA amends character of discharge barriers▪️VA raises the bar on care for Women Veterans<...
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Season 4
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Episode 22
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57:22
How to File a Complaint with the VA
If you wish to file a complaint against the Veterans Administration (VA), there are several options depending on the nature of your issue
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Season 4
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Episode 21
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55:34
Veterans Assistance Commission of Sangamon County
This week on VSO Talk Radio, we talk to Ashti Dawson, Superintendent of the Veterans Assistance Commission of Sangamon County and her staff.
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Season 4
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Episode 20
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57:16
VA Veterans and Survivors Pensions
VA pension benefits are available to some wartime Veterans and their survivors — find out if you’re eligible to apply
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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55:33
Concurrent Military Retired Pay and VA Disability Compensation
Concurrent Military Retired Pay and VA Disability Compensation
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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55:27
CRSC: Combat-Related Special Compensation
CRSC: Combat-Related Special Compensation provides tax-free payments to retired Veterans with combat-related disabilities. You must apply for CRSC through your uniformed service.
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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55:33
Changes to MyHealtheVet and 2025 Compensation Rates
Starting January 31, 2025 My HeatheVet users will no longer be able to sing in with their current user ID and password. New Compensation amounts for 2025
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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55:36
VA Ancillary benefits
Ancillary benefits are secondary benefits that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) may provide to veterans, dependents, and survivors: benefits
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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55:57
Chapter 35 VA Benefit
Chapter 35 of the VA benefits program, also known as the Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) program, provides education and training opportunities for dependents of veterans
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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55:30
ChampVA: What is it and who’s Eligible
This week on #𝗩𝗦𝗢𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗼 #𝘃𝘀𝗼𝘁𝗿 we talk all things ChampVA.ChampVA is a health care program that helps eligible family members of veterans pay for certain health care services and supplies: spouses, widowers, and children. ...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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55:31
Free Tickets & Admissions to Parks Benefit
Interested in free tickets to concerts, and sporting events, or admissions to Parks? This is the show for you.
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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55:31
VSO Highlight: Jason Burgener & Hailee Fullen
This week on #𝗩𝗦𝗢𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗼 #𝘃𝘀𝗼𝘁𝗿 we talk With Jason Burgener, the Director of Veterans Services for Eastern Hampden County Veterans’ Service District and Hailee Fullen, Director of Veterans Services for the Town of Auburn.
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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55:37