Brown County Veterans Service Office

01/15/2021

Agent Orange exposure and VA disability compensation | Veterans Affairs

NEW BENEFIT ALERT!

Bladder Cancer, Hypothyroidism, and Parkinsonism.

These conditions have been added to the Agent Orange presumtine conditions list.

Now 54 conditions are linked to exposure to Agent Orange.

Call us to file your claim today 448-4450.

https://www.va.gov/disability/eligibility/hazardous-materials-exposure/agent-orange/

If you served in Vietnam—or in or near the Korean DMZ during the Vietnam Era—or in certain related jobs, you may have had contact with Agent Orange. Find out if you're eligible for VA disability compensation and other VA benefits.

01/15/2021

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs Wisconsin Veteran Student Assistance Grant

NEW BENEFIT ALERT!

FREE tuition at certain non-profit schools for veterans and, if qualified, certain dependents.

https://dva.wi.gov/Pages/educationEmployment/WIVSAG.aspx

The Wisconsin Veteran Student Assistance Grant is a State of Wisconsin veterans benefit available to qualified veterans, as well as certain spouses and children of qualified veterans, for use at a private nonprofit educational institution that is a member of the Wisconsin Association of Independent....

01/15/2021

Disabled Veterans Can Shop at Exchanges, Commissaries & MWR in 2020

NEW BENEFIT ALERT!

https://themilitarywallet.com/disabled-veterans-commissary-exchange-mwr-access/

Disabled Veterans & Caregivers will be able to shop at Commissaries, Military Excahnges, & MWR centers starting Jan 1, 2020. Learn more.

01/14/2021

#1589 - Dr. Mark Gordon & Andrew Marr - The Joe Rogan Experience

Deep dive on TBI.

Dr. Mark Gordon is an expert in the field of neuroregenerative medicine and the treatment of Traumatic Brain Injuries. SFC Andrew Marr is a Green Beret, co-founder of the Warrior Angels Foundation, and author of "Tales from the Blast Factory". He is also one of the subjects in the new documentary "Q...

01/14/2021

Warrior Angels Foundation

The book that challenged everything we thought we knew about head injuries and mental illness. Sales supports the mission of Warrior Angels Foundation, available through Amazon.

The lessons in this book were paid for in blood, it is my honor to give them to you. What I once thought was the worst thing in my life is now one of the best things in my life, it can be the same for you.
De Oppresso Liber,

Andrew Marr

https://www.classy.org/give/114257/?fbclid=IwAR2ZxmXileqe1F9Byjw0CWOIXQOjbIdePp6bP-Kb7rC9MOfhmveSxezAadQ#!/donation/checkout

01/10/2021

01/07/2021

A NEW housing option for veterans is now available.

01/01/2021

Rediscovering My Purpose

https://www.maketheconnection.net/stories/876/?utm_source=lnks.gd&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=vetresource&utm_content=stories-876

Watch Veterans and their family members share real stories of strength and recovery, find useful information and local mental health resources, and explore ways to show your support.

12/31/2020

Top Veteran Resources of 2020 - VAntage Point

https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/82885/top-veterans-resources-2020/

The top Veterans resources of 2020 includes discounted internet, free hunting licenses, audiobooks, National Parks access, even access to commissaries.

12/31/2020

VA.gov | Veterans Affairs

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today its nationwide plan to resume mailing notification letters to Veterans, for benefit overpayments placed in suspension from April 3 through Jan. 1, 2021.

https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5597

Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services you’ve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family member—like health care, disability, education, and more.

12/31/2020

Newly described condition causes loss of vertigo and imbalance in TBI patients | Imperial News | Imperial College London

https://www.facebook.com/311558561234/posts/10157990198231235/

A condition that causes loss of vertigo perception and imbalance has been diagnosed in traumatic brain injury patients for the first time.

12/24/2020

VA.gov | Veterans Affairs

Emergency Care Reporting Website for Veterans who seek treatment from a local Emergecy Care Hospital. You have 72 hours to report the care.

https://www.va.gov/COMMUNITYCARE/providers/info_EmergencyCare.asp

Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services you’ve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family member—like health care, disability, education, and more.

12/19/2020

Best benefit we have as veterans the VA home loan. Did you know there is a way to purchase investment properties with it?

🔥🔥New episode is live!!

Part 1: VA Home Loan Myth Busting - MortgageNerds.com-Mike Cox- Brian Hofmann

Join us for our new series that focuses on the VA Home Loan Program. Brian and Mike have a combined 40 years of experience in the mortgage and reality industry.

Part 1 of our VA Home Loan Myth Busting Series is an introduction to the team at Mortgage Nerds, LLC and what the VA Home Loan is suppose to be.

So many veterans are getting scammed out of so much money and being taken advantage of.
Please join us on this journey and learn about the VA Home Loan and we hope it helps you or someone you know become a home owner.

Mike and Brian want to give you proper information and equip you with the right questions to ask.

Please contact Mortgage Nerds, LLC if you have any other questions or interested in getting pre-approved. 🇺🇸🤙🏻

I hope you all enjoy this episode! 🇺🇸

Available on all major platforms!

iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fragout-podcast/id1483611193

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5VI6WM6aCS5lfn5DDhziXh?si=LIBVgt7pTuWOszK2lirxTA

Libsyn: http://fragoutwivet.libsyn.com/

https://castbox.fm/channel/Fragout-Podcast-id2436093?country=us

12/18/2020

Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach

We want everyone in Brown County to test their #INTERNET speed. It's important for us to demonstrate to the Feds that we need funding to help improve our infrastructure. Head to https://www.browncountywi.gov/community/brown-county-broadband-speed-test-initiative/general-information/ to test your speed. All municipalities, community organizations, business groups, education advocates, health care organizations, and trade groups must help us spread the word!

12/16/2020

12/15/2020

VA.gov | Veterans Affairs

This new service enables women Veterans to call or text and anonymously chat with a Women Veterans Call Center (WVCC) representative. To get started, text or call 1-855-829-6636.

https://www.womenshealth.va.gov/WOMENSHEALTH/ProgramOverview/wvcc.asp

Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services you’ve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family member—like health care, disability, education, and more.

12/15/2020

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs Wisconsin Veteran Student Assistance Grant

ALERT New Program. This program allows veterans and eligible dependents to attend certain non-profit schools and receive a tuition stipend to cover costs.

https://dva.wi.gov/Pages/educationEmployment/WIVSAG.aspx

The Wisconsin Veteran Student Assistance Grant is a State of Wisconsin veterans benefit available to qualified veterans, as well as certain spouses and children of qualified veterans, for use at a private nonprofit educational institution that is a member of the Wisconsin Association of Independent....

12/15/2020

Talking Benefits on the Fragout Podcast

https://www.facebook.com/108800130715372/posts/210624823866235/

🔥🔥New episode is live!!

#68 Joe Aulik- Veteran Benefits Information- County Veteran Service Officers- Resources

Joe Aulik has been a CVSO in Wisconsin for 21 years. The most senior CVSO in the state. Joe came on the podcast to talk in depth about Veteran Benefits and other very important information and programs.

County Veteran Service Offices are not well funded and marketing and advertising this information doesn’t happen all that often.

This information is for everyone and anyone who may benefit from this amazing podcast. Straight from a subject matter expert mouth we hear first hand who, what, where, and how to file and apply for these benefits.

I hope you all enjoy this episode! 🇺🇸

Available on all major platforms!

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5VI6WM6aCS5lfn5DDhziXh?si=LIBVgt7pTuWOszK2lirxTA

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https://castbox.fm/channel/Fragout-Podcast-id2436093?country=us

Brown County Veterans Service Office

12/09/2020

12/09/2020

Participants will have an opportunity to share their ideas and recommendations for the future funding of the department’s programs, benefits, and services. To stem the increase in veteran suicide, budget increases should be considered in increased funding for marketing veteran crises lines, VA/WDVA benefits, and CVSO/TVSO offices.

Milwaukee/Appleton/Green Bay
Thursday, Dec. 10, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Join here:
https://bit.ly/WDVARoundtableMKE (password: Southeast)

12/08/2020

2020 Christmas Program - Desert Veterans of Wisconsin

For Veterans in need.

http://www.dvow.org/community/christmasprogram

Thank you for your interest in helping the Desert Veterans of Wisconsin spread some Christmas cheer! If you’re a veteran (or here on behalf of a veteran) who needs a little help making Christmas magical this year, welcome! Please see the Recipients section below for more information. If you’re a...

12/07/2020

Proclamation on National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2020 | The White House

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-national-pearl-harbor-remembrance-day-2020/

On the morning of December 7, 1941, Imperial Japanese forces ambushed the Naval Station Pearl Harbor on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. Tragically, 2,403 Amer

12/06/2020

11/26/2020

ICYMI: Facebook LIVE VA Caregiver Support Program Expansion - VAntage Point

https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/81634/facebook-live-va-caregiver-support-program-expansion/

VA and Vietnam Veterans of American hosted a Facebook Live event about the expansion of VA’s Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers.

11/23/2020

Drive Through Veteran Resource Fair

11/11/2020

We called and confirmed this information.

PDQ is offering a free car wash for Veterans today only at 8 locations. These are full service deals. No appointment is necessary.

Click on find a location: Most close at 6pm for Full Service. 8pm for Exterior wash.

www.pdqcarwash.com

11/11/2020

2020 Veterans Day offers

https://www.wbay.com/2020/11/06/2020-veterans-day-offers/

Businesses are offering free or discounted items to veterans and active military on Veterans Day.

11/11/2020

Today and every day all veterans, active duty, and retired personnel receive free admission to the Neville Public Museum and their immediate family members receive half-price admission as a thank you for their service to our country. This also includes Reserve and National Guard (active & retired).

Stop by and see the NEW Veterans display in the renovated museum. This display will be changed periodically to honor all those who served during various periods of war and peacetime.

11/11/2020

Vietnam veterans are outside the Neville Public Museum holding vigil for the Vietnam veterans and all veteran brothers and sisters every year. They are located by the Veterans Memorial behind the museum. Stop by and thank them for their service today.

11/11/2020

Veterans Day Ceremony

11/11/2020

We will be having an outdoor ceremony live in 10 min. Stay tuned.

11/11/2020

11/11/2020

We will Live Steam the United Patriotic Society Veterans Day Ceremony at 10:00 am today. Stay tuned.

11/10/2020

Court Orders VA to Readjudicate Denied Blue Water Navy Agent Orange Claims — West & Dunn

https://westdunn.com/blog/2020/11/6/federal-court-issues-order-requiring-automatic-re-adjudication-of-blue-water-agent-orange-claims?format=amp

On November 5, 2020, a federal judge ordered that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs must re-adjudicate claims for disability benefits arising from exposure to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War, if those claims were previously denied because the veteran had served offshore during Vietnam rath

11/10/2020

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Day

https://dva.wi.gov/Pages/VeteransDay.aspx

Veterans here in Wisconsin and across the country, each and every person who donned the uniform of a soldier, marine, sailor, airman or coast guardsman … whether they served on the beaches of Europe, in the jungles of Asia, the deserts of the Middle East, or here at home… wherever they served, t...