July 6, 2025: Monthly Veteran Benefits Hour / Detroit Historical Museum

Tune in for a discussion on “Pension Poaching” and how to avoid it.Attorney Kristina Derro from Legal Help For Veterans joins us to discuss “Pension Poaching”. The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) cautions veterans to be alert to a form of financial exploitation known as “pension poaching.” VA pension benefits are available to wartime veterans or their surviving spouses who meet certain age or disability requirements and have limited income and net worth. Next, we talk to our Special GuestPaul Palazzolo is President of the Vietnam Veterans of America’s Chapter 9 in Detroit, Michigan. “LZ Motor City” Paul will be telling us about the Chapter’s special exhibit at the Detroit Historical Museum. A new exhibition shining a light on the history, sacrifice, and continued service of the Vietnam Veterans of America Detroit Chapter #9, the first VVA chapter in Michigan and a nationally recognized force in veteran advocacy.Click here to learn more.