Memorial Day 2021 and Purple Heart Recipient - TVC Commissioner Mike Hernandez

05/27/21 • 9 min

Monday May 31, a reminder of what Memorial Day is all about, and we'll introduce you to TVC Commissioner , Mike Hernandez, Vietnam War Veteran and Purple Heart Recipient.

Monday May 31, a reminder of what Memorial Day is all about, and we'll introduce you to TVC Commissioner , Mike Hernandez, Vietnam War Veteran and Purple Heart Recipient.

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The Blue Water Navy (BWN) Vietnam Veterans Act

The Blue Water Navy (BWN) Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 extended the presumption of herbicide exposure, such as Agent Orange, to Veterans who served in the offshore waters of the Republic of Vietnam between Jan. 9, 1962 and May 7, 1975. If that exposure led to any of the 14 VA approved service connected illnesses, these veterans are entitled to benefits. The VA has already paid out hundreds of millions of dollars to some of those veterans. We talked with the VA about this benefit and what eligible veterans should do to claim their share.

Learn about the VA changes here. Make a Claims Appointment here.

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Women Veterans Day Virtual Networking Event 2021

Women Veterans Day 2021 will be a virtual event for Texas Veterans Commission. Women veterans can connect, and network with other vets and community resources across the state. Listen to find out what will be happening on June 11, from 10 - noon, and meet the Texas Veterans Commission Women Veteran Coordinators. Register for the virtual event here. Get info on the Women Veterans Program here.