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America's 250, and Nearly 100 Years of TVC Service

As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're also looking ahead to another milestone—nearly 100 years of the Texas Veterans Commission [https://tvc.texas.gov/] serving veterans, their families, and survivors. On this episode of The Voice of Texas Veterans, you'll learn about all the free services we offer. Claims filing, employment services, education benefits, health care advocacy, entrepreneurship, the Women Veterans Program, mental health resources, and The Fund for Veterans Assistance. You must share this episode with all your veteran friends!

Don't File Alone: Expert Advice on VA Disability Claims

Filing a VA disability claim can seem complicated, but getting the right help can make all the difference. On this episode of The Voice of Texas Veterans, we talk with a Texas Veterans Commission Claims Benefits Advisor about the claims process, common mistakes veterans make, Compensation and Pension (C&P) exams, denied claims, disability ratings, and survivor benefits. Make a Claims Appointment today! [https://tvc.texas.gov/claims/]

From Marine to Mentor: Her Mission Continues

In this episode we profile Marine Corps veteran Dr. Betty Mosley Brown, who enlisted in 1978 and has spent decades serving her community and fellow veterans. Dr. Brown shares her experiences as a Marine and discusses the importance of Women Veterans Day. We also invite women veterans to connect with benefits and resources, at the VA's Women Veterans Enrollment Initiative Southwest Summit in San Antonio, [https://department.va.gov/center-for-women-veterans/million-women-veteran-enrollment-initiative-boots-on-the-ground-for-boot-on-the-ground-regional-summits/] July 24 and 25. Learn how the Texas Veterans Commission [https://tvc.texas.gov/]helps women veterans access disability benefits, health care, employment assistance, education benefits, entrepreneurship resources, mental health services, and more.

PTSD Awareness Month: Finding What Works

June is PTSD Awareness Month, and in this episode, we learn about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. We will also hear from veterans who discovered alternative therapies that are helping with recovery.

TVC Women Veterans Program in Action

Texas is home to more than 200,000 women veterans, and many continue their commitment to service through careers at Texas Veterans Commission. Among them are the Women Veterans Coordinators who work in communities across the state, connecting women veterans with benefits, resources, employment opportunities, and support networks. We are talking with those coordinators and the program’s director, Army veteran Dr. Krystle Matthews. We discuss the unique needs of women veterans, the outreach happening across Texas, and why it’s important to ensure every woman who served is recognized as a veteran and connected to the benefits and services she has earned.