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What Eligible Benefits Does a Disabled Military Veteran Receive?
Disabled Military Veterans in Colorado Springs are entitled to certain benefits by law. If you don’t know about these Disabled Veterans benefits, you could be missing out. We will show you the available Disabled vet benefits to ensure you get everything you need. At Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, we strive to provide Veteran services and information in the local area.
Are Disabled Military Veterans Entitled to Free Healthcare?
Disabled Military Veterans in Colorado Springs are entitled to certain benefits, including, in some cases, free healthcare. However, figuring out what these benefits are and who is entitled to them can be confusing. We will look at what constitutes Veterans’ free healthcare and the overall VA health care cost. We will also determine why you might be denied VA benefits due to income and examine the various Veteran healthcare benefits available to you.
What Does a Veteran Service Officer (VSO) Do?
If you are applying for Veteran benefits, you will want to know what a Veteran Service Officer in Colorado Springs does. This article will evaluate the role of the Veteran Service Officer, otherwise known as the VSO. At Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, we strive to educate and empower local Military Veterans. We can help you find the Veteran services that are available to you in Colorado Springs.
Eyeglasses for Larry
Larry Mooring was pretty excited about his new eyeglasses when he picked them up at Mt. Carmel this past week. He showed them off to most of our staff members and fellow veterans. “I was treated like a general back there; it’s embarrassing – I don’t think I deserve it,” said Larry of his experience with Veterans Optometry Partners of America, Mt. Carmel’s in-house partner that provided a complete eye exam, digital lenses and name brand frames without out-of-pocket expense – fully-covered by his annual VA optical benefit.
Eyeglasses for Larry
Larry Mooring was pretty excited about his new eyeglasses when he picked them up at Mt. Carmel this past week. He showed them off to most of our staff members and fellow veterans. “I was treated like a general back there; it’s embarrassing – I don’t think I deserve it,” said Larry of his experience with Veterans Optometry Partners of America, Mt. Carmel’s in-house partner that provided a complete eye exam, digital lenses and name brand frames without out-of-pocket expense – fully-covered by his annual VA optical benefit.
Season of Giving is here – Mt. Carmel is ready
By Ret. Army Col. Bob McLaughlin Chief Operating Officer We joined the community to kick off the Season of Giving with two important events: a wreath telethon timed ahead of Veterans Day and our annual Operation Turkeys for Troops before Thanksgiving. The telethon, in partnership with KRDO News Channel 13 and coloradohonor.com, is part of a nationwide effort to place wreaths on the graves of fallen veterans across the nation on Dec. 14. Our team will assist the community with placements at 10 a.m.