Ep 04: The VA has Changed, and Veterans Should Not Hesitate to Ask for Help.

Episode 04 The VA has changed, and veterans should not hesitate to ask for help. Featuring Denise Vaughn, Scott County Veterans Service Officer
 
– The Colonel in Your Corner with Karl Truman
The Veteran’s Administration has changed, but not everyone knows of the positive changes. Denise Vaughn is a highly decorated veteran who is working to prove how many people at the VA want to help, and she shows that with her work with the County Veterans Service Officers, based in Scott County, Indiana. 
Denise served in the active United States Army as a medic until she retired after 20 years of service. During her time in the military, she was deployed multiple times to Iraq to support Operation Iraqi Freedom. She has a list of awards and medals, including the Bronze Star. 
Our conversation busts through the misconceptions and she gives solid advice on how veterans can get help, even if they don’t live in her county. Denise dedicates herself to help her fellow service members.
Highlights of our conversation include:
Before you get out of service, take the time to make copies of all your records.
Get an “exit” physical.
The importance of keeping up to date and continual training for her job.
Visit the Indiana website to find resources in your area of the country.
Denise’s office has access to the federal system, unlike local VFW or American Legion.
Explanations of how the VA work and vets should not hesitate in asking for help.
The importance of filing a claim.
A case study of $139 thousand in back pay awarded that’s tax exempt.
Not being in combat does not disqualify a person from applying.
Enjoy the show!
Connect with Indiana Department of Veteran Affairs:
Website: https://www.in.gov/dva/
Connect with Karl:
Website: https://trumanlaw.com/
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