Veterans Corner Archive

Click on the links below to read informative articles written by the Tulare County Veterans Services Officer. These articles contain valuable information on the many programs and services available to U.S. military veterans.

2017 - Veterans Corner Archive
2017 - Veterans Corner Archive

September is Suicide Prevention Month, On the Job Training & Apprenticeships, Character of Discharge, Burial Flags, Fee Waiver Update, Lejeune & Co-Pay, FDC Claims Process, Discharge Upgrade Update, and Women Veterans 

2016- Veterans Corner Archive
2016- Veterans Corner Archive

Claim Types, VA Fiduciary Program, Dental Update, Veterans Day, Agent Orange, CalVet Homes (updated), Service Dogs Updates, Service Dogs, Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ), Records Request, Fee Waiver, Appeals, Claim Denial Info, VA Transformation, Camp Lejeune Update, Re-Evaluation for Service Connection, Service -Connected Disability Benefit, VA Burial Benefits, Unclaimed Veteran Remains, Prisoners of War, Traumatic Brain Injury, Fully Developed Claims (FDC) and DBQ Process    

2015 Veterans Corner Archive
2015 Veterans Corner Archive

Accrued Benefits, Burial Benefits, Caregiver Support Program Update, Fee Basis, Fee Waiver Update, Healthcare Financial, Itinerant Vendors, Introduction to VSO, New DMV Benefit, NSC Pension, Qualifications for Service-Connected Disability Benefits (SC Disability), September is Suicide Prevention Month, Service-Connected Disability Benefit, USAF and Expanded Agent Orange Benefits, Veterans Choice Card, Veterans Choice Card Update, Veterans' Court,  Veterans Crisis Line, "Veteran" on California-issued DMV Licenses

2014 Veterans Corner Archive
2014 Veterans Corner Archive

Beneficiary Travel, Fry Scholarship, New Benefit Application Process, Small Business Administration, Vet Center Program, Veterans Day

2013 Veterans Corner Archive
2013 Veterans Corner Archive

Affordable Care Act, Burial Flag Benefit, Discharge Upgrade, Fully Developed Claims (FDC) Process, Fully Developed Claims (FDC) Process Update, Presumptive POW, Provisional Decisions, Records Request, Replace Medals, Service Members' Group Life Insurance (SGLI), Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant, Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant, Survivors Pension, Veterans Group Life Insurance (VGLI), Veteran ID Cards, Work Study Program

2012 Veterans Corner Archive
2012 Veterans Corner Archive

Agent Orange, Bronze Medallion and Long-Term Care Benefits, California College Fee Waiver Program, CalVet Home Loan Program, Camp LeJeune, Chapter 35- Dependents' Educational Assistance, Claim Process, Denied Claims, Dependence & Indemnity Compensation (DIC), Direct Deposit, Emergency Care, Introduction to VSO, Non-Service Connected (NSC) Disability Pension, Re-Evaluation Process, Sensory Aids, Service-Connected Disability, VA Burial Benefits, VA Home Loan Guaranty, Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP), Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment


Agency News

Warming Centers & Winter Care for Outside Pets

Warming Centers & Winter Care for Outside Pets

Here in the Central Valley, temperatures can drop and yield cold temperatures during the winter months, especially when fog and rain become factors. Tulare County Warming Centers are open. Also learn about winter care for outside pets. 

HHSA Community Holiday Drives Underway

HHSA Community Holiday Drives Underway

With the autumn season here and the holidays fast approaching, everyone seems to get busier—and Tulare County HHSA’s programs are no exception! Under Friends of Tulare County, HHSA has four current holiday drives underway. Thank you for helping to make spirits bright this holiday season!

Video: Navigating Medicare Enrollment

Video: Navigating Medicare Enrollment

The Kings/Tulare Area Agency on Aging (K/T AAA) and HICAP help Medicare consumers with things like benefit coverage, billing, consumer rights, and coordination of parts A, B, C, and D. So, how do you enroll in Medicare? Let us show you!