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
168 episodes
Your VA Benefits Checkup: Benefits You May Be Missing in 2026
In the episode we discuss some of the most commonly overlooked VA and Massachusetts veterans benefits.
Promises Made, Promises Kept? The Future of Veterans’ Benefits
This week on VSO Talk Radio, we discuss the proposed Massachusetts OVA budget cuts, the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act, and what these issues could mean for veterans, their families, and the benefits they’ve earned.
What’s Making the News This Week
Here is today's lineup:VA hospital quality ratings just hit an all-time high, and we will tell you how to look up your specific facilityThe Major Richard Star Act, a major update since our March show. This story moved fast....
IG UPDATE: Adams v. Collins - Obesity
Updates on the following IG UPDATE: Adams v. Collins - Obesity1. Veterans Community Care Scheduling Improvement Act (H.R. 3482)2. Fisher House Availability Act (H.R. 3726 / S. 3119)3. 2025 Veterans Affai...
H.R. 8281, the Guard Equal Benefits for Federal Missions Act
H.R. 8281, the Guard Equal Benefits for Federal Missions ActVA improvements and investmentsMA Welcome Home Bonus Class Action
Fraud Claim/DBQ reviews
VA plans to scan a million veterans claims for signs of fraud
Major Richard Star Act
Major Richard Star Act (S. 1032/H.R. 2102) remains a top priority for veteran advocacy groups, with 2026 being a renewed push for passage. The act seeks to end the unfair "offset" that forces combat-disabled veterans with less than 20 ye...
Honoring Black History Month
The 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment, composed of Black soldiers, was one of the first official African American units in the U.S. Civil War. The Tuskegee Airmen were the first Black military aviators in the U.S. Army ...
VA Interim Final Rule
On Feb. 17, the Department of Veterans Affairs published an interim final rule that changes one deceptively simple question at ...
Pending Legislation in Congress for Veterans
We highlight some Pending Legislation in Congress for Veterans and we speak to Larry Brace, the newest member of our Ludlow Veterans Center Team!
Veterans Home Audit & EHR Roll Out
State Auditor released their report of an audit of the Veterans Home at Holyoke. VA in 2026 looks to get EHR rollout back on track, embark on health care reorganization
Whats new in 2026 for Veterans
Updates to changes happening in 2026.