theSITREP Podcast: Recent Episodes

Department of Veterans Affairs

Did you serve in the military? theSITREP is your trusted source for information about the benefits you have earned and deserve. Join theSITREP, as we discuss VA Disability, VA Pensions, VA Health Care, VA Home Loans, benefits for dependents, and benefits offered by other agencies and departments, such as military retirement, social security benefits and more.

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In this episode, the SITREP asks Mike Figlioli, VFW Director of National Veterans Services, about VA disability: what is it, how to apply, and more.  To connect with the SITREP:

  • Email us ideas at theSITREP@va.gov
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  • Sign up for theSITREP eNewsletter at https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USVA/subscriber/new?topic_id=USVA_485

For additional information, on this topic, visit: https://www.va.gov/disability/

For VFW assistance, visit: https://www.vfw.org/ or https://pactactinfo.org/

To call for VFW assistance, dial: 816-756-3390 for Kansas City, VFW HQ or
202-543-2239 for Mike Figlioli's office in DC

To find an accredited VSO or attorney, visit: https://www.va.gov/ogc/apps/accreditation/index.asp

For NASDVA, visit: https://nasdva.us/

For NACVSO, visit: https://www.nacvso.org/

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Dr. Hassan Khalil from the Boston VA here to talk about what exactly is mesothelioma and what can they do for veterans who may have that disease.

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In today's episode Dr. Andrea Ruskin explains for us when does a veteran need palliative care or when is palliative care indicated? How would one know that they’re going to need palliative care?

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For additional information about burial and memorial benefits, please visit https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/ or visit https://www.benefits.va.gov/BENEFITS/docs/VASurvivorsKit.pdf for the "VA Survivors and Burial Benefits Kit."

This episode is part of a YouTube video series that answers questions about Veterans benefits… search #theSITREP on YouTube and SUBSCRIBE, so you don’t miss future episodes! Links for additional videos about VA disability, VA home loans, VA health care, and more are below.

Have ideas for a future episode of theSITREP? If so, email us at theSITREP@va.gov

Subscribe to our weekly, digital newsletter at https://www.newengland.va.gov/info

ADDITIONAL YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS

VA Service-Connected Compensation

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY7mRNUcQyMTobxlCFgiT7-fpoO4_AdIp

VA Health Care

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY7mRNUcQyMSPkJwkqtbJe-BEqTM_LLKC

VA Home Loans & Refinancing

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY7mRNUcQyMQyJ4_VSG55iLUfPaI0aVrx

Specialty Topics

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY7mRNUcQyMTpYxbVmoTzsdxsP_BaDgw8

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Have questions for Work Without Limits? Visit them at https://workwithoutlimits.org or call 877-YES-WORK (877-937-9675)

This episode is part of a YouTube video series that answers questions about Veterans benefits… search #theSITREP on YouTube and SUBSCRIBE, so you don’t miss future episodes! Links for additional videos about VA disability, VA home loans, VA health care, and more are below.

Have ideas for a future episode of theSITREP? If so, email us at theSITREP@va.gov

Subscribe to our weekly, digital newsletter at https://www.newengland.va.gov/info

ADDITIONAL YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS

VA Service-Connected Compensation

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY7mRNUcQyMTobxlCFgiT7-fpoO4_AdIp

VA Health Care

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY7mRNUcQyMSPkJwkqtbJe-BEqTM_LLKC

VA Home Loans & Refinancing

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY7mRNUcQyMQyJ4_VSG55iLUfPaI0aVrx

Specialty Topics

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY7mRNUcQyMTpYxbVmoTzsdxsP_BaDgw8

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This episode is part of a YouTube video series that answers questions about Veterans benefits… search #theSITREP on YouTube and SUBSCRIBE, so you don’t miss future episodes! Links for additional videos about VA disability, VA home loans, VA health care, and more are below.

Have ideas for a future episode of theSITREP? If so, email us at theSITREP@va.gov

Subscribe to our weekly, digital newsletter at https://www.newengland.va.gov/info

ADDITIONAL YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS

VA Service-Connected Compensation

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY7mRNUcQyMTobxlCFgiT7-fpoO4_AdIp

VA Health Care

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY7mRNUcQyMSPkJwkqtbJe-BEqTM_LLKC

VA Home Loans & Refinancing

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY7mRNUcQyMQyJ4_VSG55iLUfPaI0aVrx

Specialty Topics

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY7mRNUcQyMTpYxbVmoTzsdxsP_BaDgw8

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theSITREP is your trusted source for Veterans benefits information. Join Mike (Army Veteran) and Paul (Marine Corps Veteran) as they provide accurate and transparent information about VA disability, health care, home loans and more. Join theSITREP's free, weekly email newsletter at www.newengland.va.gov/info for the latest podcasts, YouTube videos, and Veterans benefits news or watch additional, original content by searching #theSITREP on YouTube. Thank you for supporting theSITREP and, more importantly, thank you to all who have served.