Veterans and Military Coalition of the Ozarks

10/05/2026

just a reminder...

10/05/2026

Gulf War Veterans Warned About Dec. 31 Benefits Deadline That Congress Ended Years Ago

What The Law Says

Presumptive conditions are established by law or regulation and provides a link to a veteran’s military service, reducing the evidentiary burden on said veteran, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

The rule had been established by federal law in 38 U.S.C. 1117 and covers conditions that are hard to trace to a single cause. These include undiagnosed illnesses and what the VA calls medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illnesses, including chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and certain functional gastrointestinal disorders.
The PACT Act, signed into law in August 2022, rewrote the statute governing these claims. Under the current law, a qualifying chronic disability may become manifest to any degree at any time.

It also removed a prior requirement that the condition reach at least 10% disabled within a set presumptive period.

In practical terms, there is no longer a date by which a Gulf War condition must appear or reach a certain severity to qualify.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE: https://www.military.com/gulf-war-veterans-warned-about-dec-31-benefits-deadline-congress-ended-years-ago

10/05/2026

09/16/2026

Plan on attending VMCO's General Meeting this Thursday, September 17, 2026, where you can connect with veterans, their families, and veteran-focused businesses, with contacts at the local, state, and federal levels.

This month’s keynote speaker is Dr. Henry Irvin, PharmD. the Executive Director and Pharmacist in Charge of My Neighbor's Charitable Pharmacy in Branson, Missouri, where he provides executive, operational, and clinical leadership for Missouri's first licensed Class Q: Charitable Pharmacy. With more than 25 years of pharmacy experience, he has dedicated his career to expanding access to medications, strengthening community partnerships, and improving health for underserved populations through innovative pharmacy practice.

My Neighbor's Charitable Pharmacy exists to improve the health and wellness of those in our community who have financial barriers or are uninsured by providing affordable access to medication and healthcare education. We are committed to humbly serving our community with excellence through thoughtful and intentional care.

VMCO General Meetings are held on the third Thursday of every month at 12:00 noon at Golden Corral on Shepherd of the Hills Expressway in Branson. Optional lunch service begins at 11:00 a.m. and is available for $12 when purchased at the VMCO registration desk.

Join us in person, follow us on Facebook, or visit VMCO1.org to learn more. Set aside these 2026 Meeting Dates :

September 17
October 15
November (No Meeting)
December 17

09/07/2026

Dear Veterans,

Walk-In Flu Vaccines available starting September 8th at all VHSO locations.

Stay protected this flu season with our walk-in flu vaccine services offered at all VHSO locations. We are providing two types of flu vaccines to meet the needs of our Veteran community: Fluad High Dose Flu Vaccine for Veterans 65 years and older and Fluzone Standard Dose Flu Vaccine for Veterans 18 through 64 years old.

Below is a schedule for all locations.

VHSO Walk-in Flu Vaccine Clinic for 2026-2027

Flu vaccines will be offered at all VHSO locations.

The fastest way to get a flu vaccine is through the Walk-in Flu clinic.

Days and times for the Walk-In Flu Vaccine Clinics at each location are listed above.

Flu shots can also be given through your Primary Care team anytime or during any clinic appointment.

Branson and Fort Smith CBOC’s will host extended Flu Events, see highlighted above.

Thank you for your service, and for taking steps to stay healthy.

08/21/2026

mark your calendars!

08/14/2026

Quick! Mark your calendars for this Thursday, August 20, 2026
Join us at the VMCO's General Meeting, where you can connect with veterans, their families, and veteran-focused businesses, with contacts at the local, state, and federal levels.

This month’s keynote speaker is Dana Crowell, Senior Vice President and Mortgage Department Manager and Lender from Central Bank of Branson. She began working at Central Bank in 2017, for a total of 22 years experience. Dana and her team consistently rank #1 in mortgage production in Stone and Taney counties because of their wide variety of loan products and personal service. She personally takes great pride in ensuring the process goes smoothly and that her clients get the best product for their needs.

Dana will talk about their mortgage program that is the only “Veterans” specific product we offer.

They also teach financial education if you’re looking for something along that side too, like how a credit score effects rates and how to increase your credit score

VMCO General Meetings are held on the third Thursday of every month at 12:00 noon at Golden Corral on Shepherd of the Hills Expressway in Branson. Optional lunch service begins at 11:00 a.m. and is available for $12 when purchased at the VMCO registration desk.

Join us in person, follow us on Facebook, or visit VMCO1.org to learn more. Set aside these 2026 Meeting Dates :
August 20
September 17
October 15
November (No Meeting)
December 17

08/03/2026

Mark your calendars! Eric Burlison announces - Veterans Resource Fair.

08/03/2026

Dont miss this fun event! Tonight at 5:30!