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VA Office of Tribal Government Relations Winter Convention – February 3, 2015 Chinook Winds Casino, Lincoln City, OR
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2 VA OTGR Connecting with Tribal Communities CO OTGR is helping tribal communities navigate VA Refining needs based on discussion with tribes Linking tribes to local VA sources or with other federal and state partners – making those connections OTGR values these relationships with tribes, we know how important the government-to- government relationship is - we can’t do it alone we need your input
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3 VA OTGR Connecting with Tribal Communities CO Increased trend in SC claims from tribal communities – working with TVR’s/TVSO’s Facilitate Increased access to healthcare through VA Reimbursement Agreements $15 million / 4,300+ Veterans Conducted Veteran Summits within Indian Country – 19 nationwide, over 2,200 attendees Implement VA Tribal Consultation Questions specific to the VA/IHS MOU Impact on the realignment of VA Hot Springs, SD Choice Act Section 102(c) VA now more than ever has a presence in Indian Country
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Terry Bentley VA OTGR Specialist Western Region Terry.Bentley@va.gov Direct: 541-440-1271 Blackberry: 541-537-0213 Other helpful resources: www.va.gov/tribalgovernment Tribal.agreements@va.gov Tribal.Consultation@va.gov OTGR WESTERN REGION CONTACT
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