What to know if you get care outside of VA If you’re experiencing a medical emergency, you shouldn’t hesitate to get emergency care. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room quickly. A medical emergency is an injury, illness, or symptom so severe that without immediate treatment, you believe your life or health is…
On November 8, 2023, a new board of Directors for Vet to Vet Tennessee (VTVT) was elected. As Co-founder and now Past President of Vet to Vet Tennessee, I am delighted to welcome the newest members of the board of Directors at VTVT. On behalf of our dedicated team, it is my pleasure to welcome…
Restoring Justice – November Veterans Court Monroe County Veterans Court solidified its commitment to encumbered veterans last week, ruling on Wednesday in favor of justice for four locals with military status. The four – a woman and three men – opted for Veterans Court treatment after an encounter with law enforcement. Since then, each has…
On Veterans Day, we pause to pay tribute to current and former service members of the United States armed forces: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard. It is a day to recognize all those who answered the call to defend our country and its freedoms. As John F. Kennedy said,…
WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced that all World War II Veterans are now eligible for no-cost VA health care, medical services, and nursing home care. All WWII Veterans who served between Dec. 7, 1941, and Dec. 31, 1946, are eligible under this expansion, regardless of their length of service or financial status.…
“There is hope and help,” is the message on Wednesday at the Robert “Bob” Hatley Veterans Service Center in Madisonville, TN, Mayor Mitch Ingram issuing a proclamation designating September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in Monroe County and emphasizing partnerships with organizations working to limit self-harm and its impact on Veterans, families, and communities. Seated…
What to know if you get care outside of VA If you’re experiencing a medical emergency, you shouldn’t hesitate to get emergency care. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room quickly. A medical emergency is an injury, illness, or symptom so severe that without immediate treatment, you believe your life or health is…
Thanks to Rhea General Sessions Judge Jace Cochran’s dedication, vision, and mission to help veterans/military and their families, the first graduate of a Veterans Court in Rhea County occurred on July 19, 2023 in Judge Cochran’s courtroom. In attendance were Rhea County Executive Jim Vincent and his wife Marilyn, Monroe County Veterans Court Judge Dwaine…
The Military Chaplains Association (MCA) is holding its annual meeting in Columbia, South Carolina on July 27-29, 2023. Vet to Vet Tennessee (VTVT), a strategic Veteran/Military Friendly Congregation (VMFC) partner of MCA, has been invited to the annual meeting to promote and expand the VMFC program. Currently, the MCA VMFC program is in 19 states.…