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by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues Did you know the Providence Veterans Administration Medical Center (PVAMC), Chalkstone Ave, in Providence offers FREE tax preparation for veterans starting February 5-April 15, 2023?  The services are available onTuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday. February 5—April 15, 2023. This free service is for veterans enrolled in PVAMC. The service is by appointment only, 401-273-7100, Ext. 2025   Let’s start off with a question from one of our readers. I am rated 60% for headaches, 30% for shoulders, 20% for ankle, and 10% for tinnitus,10% for shoulder, however, my VA compensation is only 80%, Can you explain  how the VA determined to only give me 80% disability compensation when all my disabilities ratings add up to 130% ? Sean, Exeter Welcome to VA Math. VA math may be different from the sum of your individual ratings. Veterans need to prepare themselves for an explanation that defies what basic math tau

by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues Did you know the Providence Veterans Administration Medical Center (PVAMC), on Chalkstone Avenue in Providence offers FREE tax preparation for veterans starting February 5 to April 15, 2023?  – The services are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday. This free service is for veterans enrolled in PVAMC. The service is by appointment only, 401-273-7100, Ext. 2025.    _ Update on Veteran’s spouse waiting for medical card from CHAMPVA A few days after last week’s article, Wendy received her CHAMPVA package which was a few months earlier than she was told when she inquired on the status of paperwork she submitted in early August. For sure, the earlier date was a result of Wendy following RINewsToday’s recommendation, which was to contact her congressional representative Veteran liaison.   – Caregiver Assistance Program expanded to include all service era Veterans  Did you know on October 1

by John A. Cianci, veteran contributing writer Commissary and Exchange Privileges for Veterans at Newport Navy Base Photo by John Cianci.  Newport NS Commissary – 1163 Whipple Street, Newport, RI 02841, Store Phone: (401) 841-2111/2112 We start off with a question from one of our readers. Am I eligible to shop at the Commissary at the Newport Navy Base in Newport, RI as a veteran?  – Lenny, Woonsocket RI Yes, if eligible as a veteran and with proper identification to access the base and shop. Access to the base includes veterans who have a Veteran Health ID Card (VHIC). Once you access the base, you can shop at the Naval Base Commissary, Exchange, and Military Clothing Store. This week’s article will detail requirements to obtain a VHIC, along with the Newport Naval Station Commissary hours of operation.  What’s a Veteran Health ID Card and how do I get one? From the VA website: Your Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC) is a card yo