This Episode is Dedicated to Donald Hoback

Operation: Pathfinder, Navigating PTSD episode # 008 A conversation with a County Veteran Service Officer (CVSO)

You'll hear from the director of the Grand Traverse County Veterans Affairs office in Traverse City Michigan as he discussed the many available resources you have at your disposal right now.

[00:00:35] – Mission Statement [00:01:03] – Guest Introduction [00:01:18] – Guest [00:02:13] – Description of a CVSO's responsibilities! [00:02:49] – Certificate of Eligibility [00:03:30] – Peer-To-Peer Support Group [00:04:21] – Compensation & Pension Claim [00:06:11] – Medical Records [00:07:46] – Nexus Statement [00:08:52] – Debunking Misinformation [00:10:12] – PTSD and your Gun Rights [00:12:16] – Income limitations for Compensation & Pension [00:12:49] – Mental obstacles for Veterans [00:14:41] – Grand Traverse County Location Grand Traverse Veteran Affairs Office – Click Here for more information on CVSO in Grand Traverse County, Michigan

Grand Traverse, Veteran Affairs Office

2650 LaFranier Road Traverse City, MI 49686

Phone: 231-995-6070

Fax: 231-929-1983

TDD: 231-922-4412 Hours Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

[00:14:58] – Contact info for other CVSO

National Association of County Veterans Service Officers – Click on Link for more information on CVSOs in your area

[00:16:03] – Closing [00:16:24] – Honoring a Veteran [00:16:42] – Next Week's Briefing [00:16:55] – Subscribe to this FREE Podcast [00:17:21] – Disclaimer

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