American Legion Legislative Director joins Tango Alpha Lima podcast to explain TCAVA, what the legislation does, how it supports mental health and much more.
A special Tango Alpha Lima podcast addresses the Take Care of America's Veterans Act, or TCAVA, featuring American Legion Legislative Director Cole Lyle.
In this week’s episode, podcast co-host Stacy Pearsall quizzes Lyle about what TCAVA does, where it stands, and why veterans across the country should be paying attention. (For more information, facts and videos, visit the TCAVA web hub.)
Pearsall was medically retired from the Air Force after 10 years because of combat wounds sustained in Iraq. “My military retirement is offset by my VA disability compensation,” she says. “I'm also rated for tinnitus. That means this legislation could affect me from more than one direction.”
Calling TCAVA, “the largest and one of the most impactful pieces of legislation to impact the broader veteran community,” Lyle discusses the nuances of the bill, the policy and more.
Among the questions addressed:
· What is TCAVA and why has The American Legion invested so much political capital into getting this legislation passed?
· Clarifies one of the criticisms of TCAVA, which is that the legislation is basically robbing Peter to pay Paul.
· What specifically will TCAVA do to improve mental health services and suicide prevention?
· How are my ratings for tinnitus and sleep apnea going to be affected?
· What is access to care under the TCAVA umbrella and why is it important?
· What are the major changes for caregivers under TCAVA?
“Whether you support the bill, oppose parts of it, or simply haven't made up your mind, our goal today is to give you the information you need to make an informed decision,” Pearsall says.
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