Yes, not every veteran has VA Healthcare, or has / uses VA Benefits (to include VA Health Care). There are several reasons why this might be. Some veterans may not realize that they are eligible for VA Health Care. While they are veterans who chooses not use the VA and others who have been denied or do … More Can A Veteran Not Have VA HealthCare?
In November 2016, the VA released a Fact Sheet form covering ‘Emergency Care for Veterans”. What this document explains and breaks down is What is an Emergency, When you should contact the VA, what happens if you are admitted – does the VA pay, criteria that must be met for consideration (service-connected and nonservice-connected), and more.
Situation: In a medical emergency situation veterans may find themselves being stuck with medical bills for services and treatment received at a non-VA Emergency Rooms / Hospitals. Not every VA Hospital has an Emergency Room. There are some guidelines outlined by the VA and a process that can be done to appeal the VA decision … More An Act Establishing Emergency Medical Services for Veterans H.2765
Seats for Soldiers Night 2015 Contacted by the Director of Community Relations for the Boston Bruins Operation Delta Dog was part of the Seats for Soldiers night, with a very strong presence and the ability to raise money for their cause.
Homeless Veterans Christmas Gift 2014 Looking to provide a gift to a local homeless veteran shelter beyond the clothes that I was planning on donating. I held a few fundraisers to raise the cost of a suite at a Celtics Game. Working with the Celtics, the cost of the suite was reduce to $900, and … More Homeless Veterans Christmas Gift 2014
Veterans Day 2015 Goal was to great strong events on veterans day that brought out pure appreciation for the service of our Veterans. Paint Night A new event feature for the Boston Celtics and The TD Garden, Paint Night. This paint night event support Operation Delta Dog, featured a drawing of a Golden Labrador … More Veterans Day 2015 – Boston Celtics
9/11 Ten Year Anniversary Field Ceremony Arranged a special pre-game field ceremony in part of the 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Fenway Park. The special pre-game ceremony honored and recognized a local Massachusetts Army National Guard Unit set to deploy that Thanksgiving. The service members stood at the base of the left field wall an … More 182nd Engineer Company Send-off / 9-11 Ten Year Anniversary
Memorial Day 2015 / Homeless Veterans Looking to provide an uplifting and refreshing day for a couple Homeless Veterans I arranged a trip to Fenway Park. Originally the idea was thought to be strictly funded through crowd funding – turned out differently. Game Day Tickets / Food / Souvenir What started as looking for a … More Homeless Veteran Get Treated to Red Sox
Every year for Memorial Day flags are placed throughout country at the graves of our veterans. In Newbury these flags are placed at First Parish Burying Ground, Thomas Parker Cemetery, First Settler’s Burying Ground, Evergreen Cemetery, Old Town Cemetery, Newbury Neck Cemetery, Old Byfield Burying Ground, and the Byfield Cemetery. Between all of these cemeteries … More Honor Our Veterans: Help Place Grave Flags for Memorial Day
Wreaths Across America, a nationwide program that places wreaths on veteran graves in honor of their service during the holiday season. WAA strives to Remember, Honor, and Teach. Remember the fallen; Honor those who serve; and Teach our children the value of freedom. The program allows an opportunity to raise money. In Newbury, the money … More Wreath Across America, Newbury Ma
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