VA Benefits and Services Available to Veterans in Florida

26/06/2025 28 min

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Episode Synopsis

Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs Deputy Director Robert "Bob" Asztalos details the benefits and services available to military veterans in Florida. About Deputy Director Bob Asztelos: https://www.floridavets.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/FDVA-Bob-Asztalos-2021-Biography.pdfChapters00:00 - Introduction to Veteran Support03:08 - Personal Experiences in Combat06:09 - Understanding PTSD and Its Impact08:51 - Role in Florida Department of Veteran Affairs12:05 - Challenges Faced by Vietnam Veterans14:54 - Programs for Veteran Assistance17:50 - Addressing Veteran Scams and Fraud21:08 - Differences in Needs Across Veteran Eras24:58 - Funding and Eligibility for Nursing Homes29:06 - Final Thoughts on Veteran BenefitsAbout Vets And Badges Podcast Hosts:Robert Asencio is a retired police Captain, former Florida State Representative, US Army Veteran who served as a member of the Special Operations community with over 34 years of public service experience. VAB - [email protected]://www.VetsAndBadges.comVets and Badges Podcast is an initiative of HEALING - a non-profit created to support veterans, first responder and community stakeholders. For more visit https://www.kbcf.org/programs/healing-corp/