{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Is the VA Math Mathing?","description":" In this episode, we\u2019re coming to you on-location from Annapolis, Maryland, during the VFW National Veterans Service (NVS) Proficiency Training Conference alongside Ryan Gallucci, Mike Figlioli, Chris Macinkowicz and special guest VFW Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief Cory Geisler. Together, they pull back the curtain on how the VFW trains and equips its accredited service officers to better serve veterans navigating the VA claims process.  &amp;nbsp;  The team explores the intensive training that ensures VFW representatives stay current on evolving laws, court cases, and VA policies, highlighting how this expertise directly impacts veterans\u2019 access to earned benefits. They break down common misconceptions around VA disability claims, including \u201cVA math,\u201d the Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) program, and what the VA claims backlog actually means.  &amp;nbsp;  The conversation also dives into major policy developments affecting veterans, including new executive actions on alternative mental health treatments and informed consent, as well as the rollout of the VA\u2019s electronic health record system and its implications for continuity of care and claims processing.  &amp;nbsp;  Featured Guests:  &amp;nbsp;  Ryan Gallucci \u2013 Executive Director, VFW Washington Office  Mike Figlioli \u2013 Director, VFW National Veterans Service  Chris Macinkowicz \u2013 Deputy Director, National Veterans Service  Cory Geisler \u2013 Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief, VFW  &amp;nbsp;  Links Mentioned:  &amp;nbsp;  VFW Claims Intake: https:\/\/claims.vfw.org  VFW Action Corps: https:\/\/votervoice.net\/VFW\/home  VFW Website: https:\/\/www.vfw.org\/  Follow VFW: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/VFWFans | https:\/\/x.com\/VFW  &amp;nbsp;  Episode Highlights:  &amp;nbsp;  0:00 Intro and Roll Call  1:34 Inside the NVS Proficiency Training Conference  7:29 Why training and accreditation matter  20:53 Understanding VA math and other common claims questions  31:14 Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) explained  40:44 What the VA claims backlog really means  44:45 Alternative mental health treatments &amp;amp; informed consent  55:06 VA electronic health record rollout  1:04:56 Claim sharks update \u2013 Kansas victory  1:06:20 Good of the Order \u2013 Closing reflections ","author_name":"#StillServing: The VFW Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/thevfwpodcast.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41118520\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/201453730"}