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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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VA OTGR Connecting with Tribal Communities
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OTGR is helping tribal communities navigate VARefining 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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VA OTGR Connecting with Tribal Communities
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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+ VeteransConducted 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, SDChoice Act Section 102(c)
VA now more than ever has a presence in Indian Country
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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