These resources have no affiliation with the Arkansas Freedom Fund. Just well known resources that assist veterans and their families. Please contact them individually.
The AFF is pleased to announce we are support partners with AR Vets.
The mission of AR Vets is to enhance the overall quality of life for military personnel, veterans and their families by improving access to resources and strengthening support systems through all phases of the military life cycle. AR Vets will proactively offer more innovative ideas and methods to deliver services and focus on a grassroots case-management approach.
AR Vets Programs Include: Job Training & Career Development, Behavioral & Physical Health, Homelessness and Community & Family. Contact them directly at 501-246-5341 Office.
We have started posting information of interest for veterans. Check out the articles.
Great People doing Great things for our Veterans are listed here below. Although we have no formal relations with these groups or organizations, they are available for you.
For personal attention:
Airmen 4 Life - Air Force Warrior and Survivor Assistance. Your Recovery Care Coordinator is Jim Albini, Bldg 756 Rm 117, Little Rock AFB. 501-987-1199 or click here to email.
U.S. Army Warrior Transition Command. Contact David Farnsworth US Army Wounded Warrior Program AW2, 501- 257-3307: or email David. Now on the Army Team is Lee Zimmerman.
As a way to thank military veterans for their service and reflect on the freedoms Americans enjoy because of their courage and sacrifice, the Department of Defense has designated November as "Warrior Care Month," a time to reaffirm the country's commitment to care for wounded, ill and injured Soldiers and their families. Remember, our greatest asset is you. If you are wounded, ill or injured, we will get through it together. For more information on Army warrior care, visit the Warrior Care and Transition Program website at: http://www.army.mil/warriorcare or call the Wounded Warrior Resource Center at 800-342-9647.
Groups we work with:
Jacksonville Museum of Military History - Host of Arkansas Challenge 2009 and future walk and ride location.
The Warrior Ride - Based in North Carolina the Warrior Ride holds rehabilitative cycling events for wounded warriors many times a year. Organized by good friends of ours please check them out and ride with them when in the NC Area.
Wounded Warrior Project - Provides programs and services to severely injured service members during the time between active duty and transition to civilian life. Many services for veterans their families. We have worked with them for over 5 years with their Soldier Ride program.
The National Resource Directory - A national directory of support service providers for veterans and families.
Ride 2 Recovery - Partnering with the Fitness Challenge Foundation, the r2r raises money to support Spinning Recovery Labs and outdoor cycling programs at Military an VA locations around the US to help injured veterans overcome the obstacles they face.
TeamSFHW.org (Semper Fidelis Health and Wellness) The mission of our flagship WARRIOR ATHLETE program is to give back to our Warriors that have made the ultimate sacrifice for this country and our freedom. In good keeping with our primary mission, we are proud to announce the inception of TEAM Semper Fidelis & Wellness, a Volunteer Initiative in partnership with Richard Stewart of TestaDellaCorsaCycling.org.
Allied Forces Foundation - The Allied Forces Foundation, Inc. is a foundation of volunteers who gratefully donate their time and services for our wounded comrades. The AFF is unique in many ways; not least in that it is formed as a joint British-American Foundation pledged to recognize and support the Steadfast Alliance, and specifically those wounded - and the families of those wounded - in the conflicts following 9/11.
Camp Hope for Heroes - Camp Hope for Heroes is dedicated to serving our transitioning and homeless veterans so they may be self-sufficient in our communities, and not forgotten Warriors, while working in a positive role with Local, State, and National Organizations. Based at fort Chaffee AR
Homes for Heroes - A community minded company whose purpose is to provide rebates and real estate discounts for heroes who are buying or selling a home. Tell them the AFF sent you.
Other weblinks
Veterans Administration - Web portal to the VA.
Arkansas VA - Dept of Veterans Affairs Contact.
Department of Defense Website Portal - A Starting point for US Military information online.
Veterans Resources - Here to help Veterans.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
National Alliance on Mental Illness - Veterans Resource Center.
River2River Memorial Ride - Money raised on this cross Arkansas Bike Ride goes to the Arkansas DAV to assist in their transportation program. Consider riding with them.
Do you have a link or resource we need to share? Use the contact form to let us know about it.
Debt.org - Just like most Americans, you and other current or former members of the military may struggle with debt and personal finances. Your bills may have piled up while you were deployed, or you may be facing unemployment without a good education or other safety net to fall back on. Fortunately, we can help you discover programs and tools to help you control your finances.
Veterans United has a multitude of free resources dedicated to assisting veterans and active duty service members in their (post) military lives.
http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com.
Mesothelioma Symptoms is an extensive database of information and resources for patients and their families to better understand the Symptoms of Mesothelioma and the various aspects of diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, as well as mesothelioma life expectancy
http://www.homecoming4veterans.org/
Experts at Military Conference Declare Breakthrough PTSD Treatment “Ready for Duty”
www.mortgageloan.com/veterans/ a comprehensive consumer guide on housing and mortgages for veterans and active military.
PleuralMesothelioma.com the most up to date and comprehensive information about Pleural Mesothelioma on the web today; with information ranging from a complete list of symptoms, to treatment options and steps to take after a diagnosis.
The mission of AR Vets is to enhance the overall quality of life for military personnel, veterans and their families by improving access to resources and strengthening support systems through all phases of the military life cycle. AR Vets will proactively offer more innovative ideas and methods to deliver services and focus on a grassroots case-management approach.
AR Vets Programs Include: Job Training & Career Development, Behavioral & Physical Health, Homelessness and Community & Family. Contact them directly at 501-246-5341 Office.
We have started posting information of interest for veterans. Check out the articles.
Great People doing Great things for our Veterans are listed here below. Although we have no formal relations with these groups or organizations, they are available for you.
For personal attention:
Airmen 4 Life - Air Force Warrior and Survivor Assistance. Your Recovery Care Coordinator is Jim Albini, Bldg 756 Rm 117, Little Rock AFB. 501-987-1199 or click here to email.
U.S. Army Warrior Transition Command. Contact David Farnsworth US Army Wounded Warrior Program AW2, 501- 257-3307: or email David. Now on the Army Team is Lee Zimmerman.
As a way to thank military veterans for their service and reflect on the freedoms Americans enjoy because of their courage and sacrifice, the Department of Defense has designated November as "Warrior Care Month," a time to reaffirm the country's commitment to care for wounded, ill and injured Soldiers and their families. Remember, our greatest asset is you. If you are wounded, ill or injured, we will get through it together. For more information on Army warrior care, visit the Warrior Care and Transition Program website at: http://www.army.mil/warriorcare or call the Wounded Warrior Resource Center at 800-342-9647.
Groups we work with:
Jacksonville Museum of Military History - Host of Arkansas Challenge 2009 and future walk and ride location.
The Warrior Ride - Based in North Carolina the Warrior Ride holds rehabilitative cycling events for wounded warriors many times a year. Organized by good friends of ours please check them out and ride with them when in the NC Area.
Wounded Warrior Project - Provides programs and services to severely injured service members during the time between active duty and transition to civilian life. Many services for veterans their families. We have worked with them for over 5 years with their Soldier Ride program.
The National Resource Directory - A national directory of support service providers for veterans and families.
Ride 2 Recovery - Partnering with the Fitness Challenge Foundation, the r2r raises money to support Spinning Recovery Labs and outdoor cycling programs at Military an VA locations around the US to help injured veterans overcome the obstacles they face.
TeamSFHW.org (Semper Fidelis Health and Wellness) The mission of our flagship WARRIOR ATHLETE program is to give back to our Warriors that have made the ultimate sacrifice for this country and our freedom. In good keeping with our primary mission, we are proud to announce the inception of TEAM Semper Fidelis & Wellness, a Volunteer Initiative in partnership with Richard Stewart of TestaDellaCorsaCycling.org.
Allied Forces Foundation - The Allied Forces Foundation, Inc. is a foundation of volunteers who gratefully donate their time and services for our wounded comrades. The AFF is unique in many ways; not least in that it is formed as a joint British-American Foundation pledged to recognize and support the Steadfast Alliance, and specifically those wounded - and the families of those wounded - in the conflicts following 9/11.
Camp Hope for Heroes - Camp Hope for Heroes is dedicated to serving our transitioning and homeless veterans so they may be self-sufficient in our communities, and not forgotten Warriors, while working in a positive role with Local, State, and National Organizations. Based at fort Chaffee AR
Homes for Heroes - A community minded company whose purpose is to provide rebates and real estate discounts for heroes who are buying or selling a home. Tell them the AFF sent you.
Other weblinks
Veterans Administration - Web portal to the VA.
Arkansas VA - Dept of Veterans Affairs Contact.
Department of Defense Website Portal - A Starting point for US Military information online.
Veterans Resources - Here to help Veterans.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
National Alliance on Mental Illness - Veterans Resource Center.
River2River Memorial Ride - Money raised on this cross Arkansas Bike Ride goes to the Arkansas DAV to assist in their transportation program. Consider riding with them.
Do you have a link or resource we need to share? Use the contact form to let us know about it.
Debt.org - Just like most Americans, you and other current or former members of the military may struggle with debt and personal finances. Your bills may have piled up while you were deployed, or you may be facing unemployment without a good education or other safety net to fall back on. Fortunately, we can help you discover programs and tools to help you control your finances.
Veterans United has a multitude of free resources dedicated to assisting veterans and active duty service members in their (post) military lives.
http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com.
Mesothelioma Symptoms is an extensive database of information and resources for patients and their families to better understand the Symptoms of Mesothelioma and the various aspects of diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, as well as mesothelioma life expectancy
http://www.homecoming4veterans.org/
Experts at Military Conference Declare Breakthrough PTSD Treatment “Ready for Duty”
www.mortgageloan.com/veterans/ a comprehensive consumer guide on housing and mortgages for veterans and active military.
PleuralMesothelioma.com the most up to date and comprehensive information about Pleural Mesothelioma on the web today; with information ranging from a complete list of symptoms, to treatment options and steps to take after a diagnosis.
Reserves Transition Assistance Advisor, Barbara Lee. AR JSS-TAA Bldg 7301
Arkansas National Guard, Camp Robinson, N.Little Rock, AR 72199-9600
Comm: (800) 823-2460/(501) 212-4089
Fax: (501) 212-4058 Email: barbara.e.lee@us.army.mil
Arkansas National Guard, Camp Robinson, N.Little Rock, AR 72199-9600
Comm: (800) 823-2460/(501) 212-4089
Fax: (501) 212-4058 Email: barbara.e.lee@us.army.mil
| Reserve Transition Assistance Brochure |
Veteran Benefits Assistance websites.
Following are web-sites that provide information on Veterans benefits and how to file/ask for them. Accordingly, there are many sites that explain how to obtain books, military/medical records, information and how to appeal a denied claim with the VA. Nearly 100% of this information is without charge and available for all veterans, the only catch is you have to ask for it. You need to know what questions to ask so the right doors open for you -- and then be ready to have an advocate who is willing to work with and for you, stay in the process, and press for your rights and your best interests:
Appeals http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/admin21/m21_1/mr/part1/ch05.doc
Board of Veteran's Appeals http://www.va.gov/vbs/bva/
CARES Commission www.va.gov/vbs/bva/
CARES Draft National Plan http://www.va.gov/caresdecision/page.cfm?pg=105
Center for Minority Veterans http://www.va.gov/centerforminorityveterans/
Center for Women Veterans http://www.va.gov/womenvet/
Center for Veterans Enterprise www.vetbiz.gov/default2.htm
Clarification on the changes in VA healthcare for Gulf War Veterans
www.gulfwarvets.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/000016.html
Classified Records - American Gulf War Veterans Assn
www.gulfwarvets.com/ubb/Forum18/HTML/000011.html
Compensation Rate Tables, 12-1-03 http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/Rates/comp01.htm
Department of Veterans Affairs Home Page www.va.gov/
Directory of Veterans Service Organizations http://www.va.gov/vso/
Disability Examination Worksheets Index, Comp
www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/Benefits/exams/index.htm
Electronic Code of Federal Regulations www.gpoaccess.gov/ecfr/
Environmental Agents http://www.va.gov/environagents/
Environmental Agents M10
http://www.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1002
Establishing Combat Veteran Eligibility
http://www.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=315
Evaluation Protocol for Gulf War & Iraqi Freedom Veterans with Potential Exposure to Depleted Uranium (DU) http://www.va.gov/gulfwar/docs/DUHandbook1303122304.DOC
Evaluation Protocol For Non-Gulf War Veterans With Potential Exposure To Depleted Uranium (Du) http://www.va.gov/gulfwar/docs/DUHANDBOOKNONGW130340304.DOC
Fee Basis, Priority For Outpatient Medical Services & Inpatient Hospital Care www.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=206
Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependants 2005 www.va.gov/opa/vadocs/fedben.pdf
Forms and Records Request www.va.gov/vaforms/
Geriatrics and Extanded Care www.va.gov/geriatricsshg/
Guideline for Chronic Pain and Fatigue MUS-CPG
www.oqp.med.va.gov/cpg/cpgn/mus/mus_base.htm
Guide to Gulf War Veterans' Health www.va.gov/gulfwar/docs/VHIgulfwar.pdf
Gulf War Veterans - Info for Gulf War Vets.
Gulf War Registry www.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1003
Gulf War Registry Referral Centers www.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1006
Gulf War Subject Index www.va.gov/GulfWar/page.cfm?pg=7&template=main&letter=A
Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses Q&As
www.va.gov/gulfwar/docs/GWIllnessesQandAsIB1041.pdf
Homeless Veterans www.va.gov/homeless/
HSR&D Home www.hsrd.research.va.gov/
Ionizing Radiation www.va.gov/irad/
Iraqi Freedom/Enduring Freedom Veterans VBA www.vba.va.gov/EFIF/
M10 for spouses and children www.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1007
M10 Part III Change 1 www.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1008
M21-1 Table of Contents www.warms.vba.va.gov/M21_1.html
Mental Health Program Guidelines www.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1094
Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Centers www.mirecc.med.va.gov/
MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Centers of Excellence www.va.gov/ms/about.asp
My Health e Vet www.myhealth.va.gov/
NASDVA.COM Ë National Association of State Directors www.nasdva.com/
National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
www.nchpdp.med.va.gov/postdeploymentlinks.asp
OMI (Office of Medical Inspector www.omi.cio.med.va.gov/
Online VA Form 10-10EZ https://www.1010ez.med.va.gov/sec/vha/1010ez/
Phase I PGR http://www.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1004
Phase II PGR www.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1005
Policy Manual Index www.va.gov/publ/direc/eds/edsmps.htm
Project 112 (Including Project SHAD) www.va.gov/shad/
Prosthetics Eligibility www.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=337
Public Health and Environmental Hazards Home Page
http://www.vethealth.cio.med.va.gov/
Public Health/SARS www.publichealth.va.gov/SARS/
Publications: Manuals www.va.gov/vhapublications/publications.cfm?Pub=4
Publications and Reports
www.va.gov/resdev/prt/pubs_individual.cfm?webpage=gulf_war.htm
Records Center and Vault Homepage www.aac.va.gov/vault/default.html
Records Center and Vault Site Map www.aac.va.gov/vault/sitemap.html
Request For And Consent To Release Of Information From Claimant's Records www.forms.va.gov/va/Internet/VARF/getformharness.asp?formName=3288-form.xft
Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans Illnesses April 11, 2002
www.va.gov/rac-gwvi/docs/Minutes_April112002.doc
Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans Illnesses
www.va.gov/rac-gwvi/docs/ReportandRecommendations_2004.pdf
The Service Officers Corner www.geocities.com/veteransadvocate
Title 38 4.16 Total disability ratings for compensation based on unemployability of the individual. PART 4: schedule FOR RATING DISABILITIES Subpart A: General Policy in Rating http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=1b7e1c80768900fe79b3126a180a3da6&rgn=div8&view=text&
node=38:1.0.1.1.5.1.98.11&idno=38
Title 38 Index Parts 0-17
http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?sid=5601440f9a028e2b353f1be27d4535d2&c=ecfr&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title38/38cfrv1_02.tpl
Title 38 Part 18
http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?sid=e7f228f056f66128a3cf40196efa0323&c=ecfr&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title38/38cfrv2_02.tpl
Title 38 Part 3: Adjudication Subpart A Pension, Compensation, and DIC Compensation http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/textidx?c=ecfr;sid=0a5cc4e74c654c10874b651cc99ff1b4;rgn=div5;view=text;node=38%3A1.0.1.1.4;idno=38;cc=ecfr
Title 38 Pensions, Bonuses & Veterans' Relief (also 3.317 Compensation for certain disabilities due to undiagnosed illnesses found here)
http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?;c=ecfr;cc=ecfr;sid=89bb312d6d613680e34d4df4625d7f3b;region=DIV1;q1=gulf%20war;rgn=div8;view=text;idno=38;node=38%3A1.
U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims www.vetapp.gov/
VA Annual Report To Congress, Persian Gulf Veterans' Illnesses Research 1999
www.va.gov/resdev/1999_Gulf_War_Veterans'_Illnesses_Appendices.doc
VA Annual Report To Congress, Persian Gulf Veterans' Illnesses Research 2002
www.va.gov/resdev/prt/gulf_war_2002/GulfWarRpt02.pdf
VA Fact Sheet www.va.gov/opa/fact/gwfs.html
VA Health Care Eligibility www.va.gov/healtheligibility/home/hecmain.asp
Veterans Legal and Benefits Information http://valaw.org/
VA Life Insurance Handbook: Chap 3
www.insurance.va.gov/inForceGliSite/GLIhandbook/glibookletch3.htm#310
VA Loan Lending Limits and Jumbo Loans http://valoans.com/va_facts_limits.cfm
VA MS Research www.va.gov/ms/about.asp
VA National Hepatitis C Program www.hepatitis.va.gov/
VA Office of Research and Development www.va.gov/resdev/
VA WMD EMSHG www.va.gov/emshg/
VA WRIISC-DC www.va.gov/WRIISC-DC/
VAOIG Hotline Telephone Number and Address www.va.gov/oig/hotline/hotline3.htm
Vet Center Eligibility - Readjustment Counseling Service www.va.gov/rcs/Eligibility.htm
Veterans Benefits Administration Main Web Page www.vba.va.gov/
VHA Forms, Publications, Manuals www.va.gov/vhapublications/
VHA Programs - Clinical Programs & Initiatives www.va.gov/health_benefits/page.cfm?pg=13
VHA Public Health Strategic Health Care Group Home Page www.publichealth.va.gov/
VHI Guide to Gulf War Veteran's Health
www.va.gov/vhi_ind_study/gulfwar/istudy/index.asp
Vocational Rehabilitation www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/
VONAPP online http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp
WARMS - 38 CFR Book C www.warms.vba.va.gov/bookc.html
War-Related Illness and Injury Study Center - New Jersey www.wri.med.va.gov/
Welcome to the GI Bill Web Site www.gibill.va.gov/
What VA Social Workers Do www.va.gov/socialwork/page.cfm?pg=3
WRIISC Patient Eligibility www.illegion.org/va1.html
