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October 24, 2023
Bandera County hires new Veterans Service Officer
VA schedules outreach event in Kerrville
By Gary L. Noller
The Bandera Prophet
Bandera County recently hired Mike Lauricella, U.S. Navy veteran, as its Veterans County Service Officer. He is located at 403 12th Street and can be reached at 830-460-1643. He takes appointments from Monday through Thursday.
Veterans are eligible for a variety of benefits and services provided by the federal and state governments. But veterans often do not know of this eligibility or where to get useful information on what they may receive.
The Kerrville VA invites area veterans to an outreach event on Thursday, Oct. 26, at the Dietert Center, 451 Guadalupe Street, Kerrville. Personnel will be staffing information tables from 9 a.m. until noon.
The main focus of the outreach event is to provide information on healthcare needs. The Kerrville VA Medical Center is one component of the South Texas Veterans Health Care system headquartered in San Antonio.
Veterans who are not enrolled in the VA health care system can learn about their eligibility at this event. They should bring their DD-214 forms or other proof of military service. It is possible that they can apply for enrollment on the spot.
Local veterans service officers will also be available to assist veterans. Service officers are not employees of the VA. They are employees of state or county veterans services offices or veterans service organizations. They assess veterans needs, provide answers to questions, and complete and submit benefit application forms for veterans.
The VA, Dietert Center, and local veterans organizations are providing for light food and refreshments for veterans. This includes the regular lunch provided in the Friendship Cafe at the Dietert Center.
The VA provides a wealth of information at its website at va.gov. But many older veterans still enjoy getting out and meeting providers face-to-face. No matter the age, veterans are encouraged to use this opportunity to meet VA staff and other personnel at this rarely held outreach event.
Veterans are eligible for a variety of benefits and services provided by the federal and state governments. But veterans often do not know of this eligibility or where to get useful information on what they may receive.
The Kerrville VA invites area veterans to an outreach event on Thursday, Oct. 26, at the Dietert Center, 451 Guadalupe Street, Kerrville. Personnel will be staffing information tables from 9 a.m. until noon.
The main focus of the outreach event is to provide information on healthcare needs. The Kerrville VA Medical Center is one component of the South Texas Veterans Health Care system headquartered in San Antonio.
Veterans who are not enrolled in the VA health care system can learn about their eligibility at this event. They should bring their DD-214 forms or other proof of military service. It is possible that they can apply for enrollment on the spot.
Local veterans service officers will also be available to assist veterans. Service officers are not employees of the VA. They are employees of state or county veterans services offices or veterans service organizations. They assess veterans needs, provide answers to questions, and complete and submit benefit application forms for veterans.
The VA, Dietert Center, and local veterans organizations are providing for light food and refreshments for veterans. This includes the regular lunch provided in the Friendship Cafe at the Dietert Center.
The VA provides a wealth of information at its website at va.gov. But many older veterans still enjoy getting out and meeting providers face-to-face. No matter the age, veterans are encouraged to use this opportunity to meet VA staff and other personnel at this rarely held outreach event.