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…