Holiday discounts and gift-giving guide for Veterans
With the holidays upon us, the following is a list of holiday discounts and gift guide options for Veterans. The post Holiday discounts and gift-giving
December 8, 2021
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Category: National
12 ways to create community this holiday and connect with other Veterans – VAntage Point
Holidays can be a difficult time for many Veterans. The flurry of expectations many women feel during holidays can cause stress or feelings of loneliness.
December 6, 2021
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mental health
More veterans with PTSD will soon get help from service dogs. Thank the ‘PAWS’ Act
Service dogs have long helped veterans with vision or mobility problems. Now the PAWS Veterans Therapy Act will help connect specially trained dogs to some
November 26, 2021
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Post-9/11 veterans
Call center available for Veterans, Afghans in need of assistance due to Afghanistan withdrawal
Veterans, Afghans or their families who need assistance due to the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan are eligible for help from the Independence Line – a new call
November 23, 2021
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WWII veterans
Inside the 80-Year Quest to Name Pearl Harbor’s Unknown Victims
The seven sailors point their rifles skyward and fire three times in unison, shattering the silence at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. The
November 23, 2021
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caregivers
Veterans, caregivers have new expanded opportunities to ask for review of PCAFC decisions
Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) decision letters issued as of September 28, 2021, include a notice of updated review and appeal rights,
November 17, 2021
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tribal veterans
How VA serves Native American Veterans
This November, VA celebrates Native American Heritage Month and recognizes Native American military Veterans. At VA, we are dedicated to ensuring Native American Veterans and
November 17, 2021
5:00 am
Veterans Day
In Veterans Day message, White House touts improved benefits, services for vets
Presiden Joe Biden also discussed the White House’s Joining Forces campaign in the annual holiday proclamation. Views: 346
November 9, 2021
8:22 am
disability compensation
Are you eligible to file for benefits based on presumptive exposure?
Were you exposed to hazardous materials while serving in the military, such as from Agent Orange or burn pits? Did you serve in Vietnam, Thailand
November 8, 2021
11:00 am
Veterans Day
Organizations offer national-level 2021 Veterans Day virtual events
VA and several national level organizations are hosting 2021 Veterans Day virtual events due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. The post Organizations offer national-level 2021
November 6, 2021
4:00 am
education
New loan forgiveness program needs veterans to help spread the news to peers, fellow troops
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona listens to leaders from local veterans groups during a roundtable at Manchester Community College in Manchester, N.H., on Nov. 4, 2021.
November 5, 2021
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employment
Veterans unemployment in October steady as national rate continues to drop
Staff from Jameson’s Irish Pub talk to job candidates during a job fair in Los Angeles on Sept. 22. (Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP) Views: 403
November 5, 2021
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