May 18, 2026. Holiday Island, AR. Accept the GIft……you deserve it

I know I wrote a blog yesterday about how I first became aware of the fact that I was entitled to VA health benefits after a chance visit in 2009 to Debbie Pierson, the Larimer County, Colorado Veteran Service Officer. I made a simple request to have my DD214 corrected to show that I had earned a second Bronze Star in Vietnam and not just one, I told her that the previous year I had suffered a heart attack and she told me that Ischemic Heart Disease was about to be added to the Agent Orange presumptive list of service-connected illnesses and I could be eligible for monthly disability payments. Within seven months I was rated as 100% permanently and totally disabled and since then have received a disability payment every month. i receive all my health care through the VA and have other benefits as well. There are now 20 conditions on the Agent Orange presumptive list including a number of cancers, PTSD, diabetes, Parkinson’s Disease, and Hypertension. Not only are Vietnam Veterans affected, but Gulf War, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans who may have been affected by burn pits and other toxic exposures even Korean War Vets exposed to asbestos are now being considered. i was 63 years old when I had the heart attack and the other conditions came about in my seventies. If you have any indication that you may be eligible for disability payments, call Joh Contreres, the Carroll County Veteran Service Officer at 870-423-4000 and schedule an appointment. Bring your Dd214 and any medical records!you may have and john will file the claim for you. If you live outside of Carroll County see The VSO in your county, but John can file a claim with the VA no matter where you live. Ministry of Miles is also able to find anyone with a problem someone who may be able to help with any issue. We may not be able to solve every problem, but we can find someone who can help you. Visit our website at: ministryofmiles.blogspot.com for new posts every so often. We try to meet needs and share the burdens of life, not that we may boast but that the Giver of all gifts may be praised and glorified. Thank You Lord for life and the hope of an even better future with You. Thank You, Jesus.