James Bodenheimer was born on September 8, 1950, in Jefferson City, Tennessee. When he was three years old, his family moved to Knoxville, where he grew up on the outskirts of the city with two older sisters, a younger sister, and a younger brother. He remarked that there was always something happening when he…

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If you’ve ever submitted a referral and later found out that it did not qualify (DNQ), you are not alone—and we understand how frustrating that can be. At Veterans Care Coordination (VCC), we work daily with families and home care partners who are navigating a detailed, time-sensitive, and often emotional process. Our role is to…

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Nathan Havice grew up in a small town in the Pacific Northwest called Oakridge, Oregon. He was raised with two brothers and two sisters, with family now living across the Northwest, Vermont, and Nova Scotia, Canada. As a child, Havice stated, “I was always outside,” and spent much of his time fishing, hiking, biking, and…

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The Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Veterans and surviving spouses who receive VA pension benefits, including Pension with Aid and Attendance, is an annual increase intended to help benefits keep pace with inflation. The adjustment is based on changes to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), specifically the CPI-W (Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage…

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  On Saturday, several VCC team members participated in Wreaths Across America events in our local area, using their Volunteer Time Off (VTO) to support this meaningful mission. Through their participation, employees earned four hours of paid vacation time while honoring and remembering our nation’s Veterans. Despite frigid temperatures, our team members stood alongside volunteers to place…

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  A Note of Gratitude From Kyle    As we head into the holiday season, I find myself reflecting on the moments that remind us why our mission matters—and why our partnerships are so critical to our mission. This Veterans Day, our VCC team stepped out of the office and into the homes of the…

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On November 6, Veterans Care Coordination® had the privilege of honoring Army Reserve Veteran Raena Jones during the annual Keys to Progress® Veteran Vehicle Giveaway event held in St. Louis, Missouri.   Each year, Progressive Insurance hosts the Keys to Progress® program, a nationwide initiative that provides reliable transportation to deserving Veterans and their families.…

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Born and raised in Alton, Missouri, Ray grew up in humble beginnings during a time when hard work and family were central to daily life. “He was born at home and grew up with oil lamps and wood stoves — no electricity,” Jodi shared. “They farmed, raised hogs and sheep, sold corn, milo, milk, and…

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Devin Larzelere grew up in the small, rural town of Lily, Wisconsin, in a close-knit family. He was the middle child, with three older brothers and three younger sisters. As a young boy, he enjoyed playing basketball and football, as well as spending time in the woods. His upbringing was also influenced by military service,…

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In September, at a special award ceremony held at a local steakhouse in O’Fallon, MO, Veterans Care Coordination (VCC) proudly announced Diane Gambill, Account Manager, as the recipient of the 2024 Norbert Laramie Award.   The award, named in honor of Norbert Laramie, the grandfather of VCC founder and CEO Kyle Laramie, carries deep meaning…

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