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During this webcast, we will be discussing Blue Water Navy and Colmery Act. Join us and see everything we are doing to make this the #BestYearEver to serve Veterans.
Spend your money on presents for your family and not on scams this holiday season! VBA and its partners provide resources on managing your personal finances including identity theft protection, free financial resources, and more at benefits.va.gov/banking.
Vietnam-era Veterans may be eligible for disability compensation and other benefits under the new Blue Water Navy Act of 2019.
Learn more about eligibility requirements and how to submit or resubmit a claim.
Starting December 2, VA is calling all newly separated service members to help them get a solid start on civilian life. Learn more about why you should take the call!
Inside Veterans Benefits
VA San Juan Regional Office's Emergency Phone Line
VA RO Emergency Phone Line (La Línea de Emergencia de la Oficina Regional de San Juan) (787) 772-7373 for displaced Veterans by earthquake is operational.
Looking at the Data
The Federal Trade Commission's Congressional Report, "Protecting Older Consumers 2018-2019" shows how older consumers are targeted and how they can be protected.
VBA Tribute
This week's #VBATribute honors USMC WWII Veteran and former University of Richmond President, E. Bruce Heilman. He was well-known for crisscrossing the US on his Harley to raise awareness for Veterans.
VA updates on disability rating
VA updates the disability rating schedule for infectious diseases, immune disorders and nutritional deficiencies
Raising Awareness
The Southwest Virginia Student Veterans Alliance hosted the 4th Annual Veteran Suicide Awareness March on 5/27. They walked 14 miles to help raise awareness for Veteran suicide prevention.
Video Spotlight
VBA on-site @ Georgetown University
Georgetown University was the last stop on the GI Bill School Tour for 2019. We appreciate the hospitality and insightful questions — and, we look forward to meeting with more student Veterans and military-connected Veterans in 2020!
Events
CANCELED - Claims Clinic - Mid-Coast Veterans Resource Center, ME
Jan 21, 2020
8:30 AM
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3:00 PM
(EST)
Mid-Coast Veterans Resource Center, 62 Pegasus Street, Brunswick, Maine 04011
Claims Clinic - Lewiston/Auburn CBOC, ME
Jan 22, 2020
8:30 AM
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3:00 PM
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Lewiston Clinic, 15 Challenger Drive, Lewiston, Maine 04240
Claims Clinic - Portland CBOC, ME
Jan 28, 2020
10:00 AM
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3:00 PM
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Portland VA Clinic, 144 Fore St, Portland, Maine 04101