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How do I contact a veteran?

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How do I contact a veteran?

The first thing you should do before calling the VA at 1-800-698-2411 (1-800-MyVA411)?…

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Who can veterans talk to?

Through this program, you can talk privately with peer coaches who are Veterans, service members, or military spouses. To talk with a peer coach, call Military OneSource’s free, confidential peer support services at 800-342-9647. This service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

How do I talk to a veteran about their service?

Do mention personal or a family member’s military service. Don’t make it all about you. Do encourage them to share what they are currently doing or what their goals are. Do show that you are glad to have someone with their skills and experience in your community.

How can I help a combat veteran?

Here are my TOP 5 TIPS FOR A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP WITH A COMBAT VETERAN:

  1. Make SELF-LOVE a Priority. This is for BOTH of you.
  2. DON’T TAKE IT PERSONAL. If you are extremely sensitive, being with a combat veteran is probably not a good idea for you.
  3. Be a SAFE-COMMUNICATOR.
  4. BE FLEXIBLE.
  5. One Day at a Time.
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Where do I send my VA paperwork?

Fill out an Application for DIC, Death Pension, and/or Accrued Benefits (VA Form 21-534EZ). Mail it to the pension management center (PMC) for your state. Bring your application to a VA regional office near you.

Does the VA call you?

Know that VA will never call you and request money, even if you see “Veterans Affairs” on your caller identification. Do not give out any personally identifiable information or other personal or sensitive data such as financial and banking information. Hang up the phone immediately.

What phone number is 800 827 1000?

U.S. veterans should be wary of calls or recorded messages claiming to be from “veterans services.” The calls use caller ID spoofing, which means a scam call looks like it is coming from the VA, and most veterans may see, “Department of Veterans Affairs, 1-800-827-1000” on their caller ID.

What does a dd214?

The DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, generally referred to as a “DD 214”, is a document of the United States Department of Defense, issued upon a military service member’s retirement, separation, or discharge from active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States (i.e. U.S. Army.

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What should you never ask a veteran?

Below are five things to not ask a veteran.

  • “Have you ever shot or killed anyone?” From my experience, this is a veteran’s least favorite question, but is asked by strangers and friends all the time.
  • “Did you get shot?”
  • “Can’t you just get over it?”
  • “You don’t look disabled.”
  • “Do you have friends who died?”

Why do veterans not talk about their service?

The soldier saw a lot of emotional things and it is hard to relate this to civilians – or, basically, anyone that didn’t experience it. They may only really talk about their experiences with other combat vets. And on the other hand, some combat vets might not even want to discuss negative things they experienced.

What support do veterans need?

These vital services range from responding to emergency needs for food, clothing, and shelter, referrals to counseling services (e.g., financial, legal, jobs, mental health), information on veterans cemeteries and burial benefits, and other resources that meet the unique needs of local veterans and their families.

How should I prepare for an interview with a veteran?

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Feel free to share a few general questions with the participant beforehand. Often interviewees are more comfortable if they know what kinds of questions you might ask. Prepare yourself for the interview by reading about the war (s) the veteran served in and by reviewing maps and atlases.

Should you say ‘thank you for your service’ to veterans?

“Thank you for your service” has become a common refrain during the recent wars, but veteran reactions to it are decidedly mixed.

Why do veterans talk about their military service?

Veterans often appreciate the opportunity to talk about their decision to serve, and every vet identifies with their specific service. The Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps each have their own culture, history and customs. Not understanding that each service is very different from one another is a common mistake.

Do veterans still get asked about Vietnam?

And yes, it still does get asked, far more often than you would think possible. No veteran who has lived through that searing experience is ever going to want to talk about it to a passerby, and often not even to close family or friends. Those who ask this make themselves look thoughtless, ignorant, and extremely disrespectful.