VA Awards $1B in New Benefit Claims



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*Volunteer to 'Carry the Load' and Honor Veterans, Service Members During 'Memorial May'*

Sign up now to 'Carry the Load' and be a part of the 20,000-mile cross-country trek honoring the men and women who have died while serving in the U.S. military. The?march takes place between April 27 and May 29 and will travel through 38 national cemeteries along five separate routes covering 48 states.?

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*Veterans and Survivors have Filed More Than 500,000 Toxic Exposure-Related Benefit Claims Under the PACT Act*

More than 500,000 claims for toxic exposure-related benefits have been filed under the?PACT Act [ [link removed] ]?since President Biden signed it into law Aug. 10, 2022. To date, VA has awarded more than $1 billion in earned benefits to Veterans and survivors who filed PACT Act-related claims. Contact [ [link removed] ] VA today to file your claim.

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*See the PACT Act performance dashboard [ [link removed] ]*



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Upcoming Events

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*JOB FAIRS
*G.I. Jobs Virtual Job Fair ? Apr 27 [ [link removed] ]?
Denver Veterans Job Fair ? Apr 27 [ [link removed] ]?
Heroes Connect: Military to Manufacturing ? May 3 [ [link removed] ]?
Job Fair at Naval Station Norfolk ? May 4 [ [link removed] ]?
Dallas Veterans Job Fair ? May 4 [ [link removed] ]?



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resources

*RESOURCES
*VeTALKX: Bystander Intervention Techniques Q&A ? Apr 28 [ [link removed] ]?
30x30 Memorial Day Virtual Fitness Challenge ? May 1 [ [link removed] ]?
Veteran Suicide Prevention: VA S.A.V.E. Webinar ? May 2 [ [link removed] ]?
G.I. Jobs Get Hired Online Workshop ? May 3 [ [link removed] ]?
Vetrepreneur Franchise Workshop ? May 4 [ [link removed] ]?



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*COMMUNITY
*Brick by Brick Esports Stream ? Apr 26 [ [link removed] ]?
Campaign for Inclusion: Building Bridges to Belonging ? May 2 [ [link removed] ]?
Virtual Pacific Veteran Outreach Symposium ? May 4 [ [link removed] ]?



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Veterans Eligible for Travel, Hotel Discounts

Veterans get exclusive deals on hotels, flights, rental cars, cruises, packages and event tickets.?AmericanForcesTravel.com [ [link removed] ]?is a Department of Defense online leisure travel website managed by Morale, Welfare and Recreation.?

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Veterans Eligible for Free Tickets to SeaWorld, Busch Gardens. Available for a Limited Time

SeaWorld and Busch Gardens is giving Veterans and their families and friends the opportunity to visit some of its parks for free. Veterans can register to receive up to four one-day tickets, one ticket for a Veteran and three of their guests to several SeaWorld and Busch Garden parks, including SeaWorld Orlando, San Antonio and San Diego. Offer is only available for a limited time. See website for more details.

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Veterans Invited to National Convening: The State of the Caregiver Community on May 11

Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors are invited to virtually join the?*8th Annual National Convening: The State of the Caregiver Community* [ [link removed] ]?on May 11 from 10 a.m. ? 12:30 p.m. EST.?

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*VA and The Rockefeller Foundation Join Forces To Increase Healthy Food Access, Improve Health Outcomes for Veterans [ [link removed] ]*

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Get up to 43% off your AARP membership

Veterans can join AARP for only $9 per year with a 5-year term. Members enjoy discounts on things like travel, restaurants and eyeglasses, and get resources and information on social security, jobs, caregiving and retirement planning. Plus, receive a free insulated trunk organizer and $10 Starbucks gift card! Sign up for ShopVCS.com to verify your Veteran status and claim your offer. *Gift card is provided by vendor, not AARP.

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Help Raise Awareness About Military-Connected Students in the Classroom

April is Month of the Military Child. This toolkit [ [link removed] ]can help raise awareness about military-connected students in the classroom. Share this valuable toolkit with your child's teachers and help promote an understanding about the service and the many sacrifices military families have made to our country. The toolkit includes activities for elementary, middle and high school students.

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VA Believes in MST Survivors

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This month and year-round, VA works to raise awareness of its many resources and care options to help military sexual trauma (MST) survivors heal. No matter how long it?s been since the MST occurred, VA is here to support you. Learn more about VA care for MST survivors.

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Immerse Yourself in the Future of VA Health Care

Over the last four years, use of immersive technology has grown expansively in VA. Immersive technology includes augmented reality and virtual reality, collectively known as extended reality (XR). Today, VA is defining a new reality in Veteran health care by leading the nation in clinical implementation of immersive technology.?

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*Last Chance April Sweeps! $2,000 in Prizes! Share and be Entered to Win 1 of 20 Amazon Gift Cards* [ [link removed] ]

*What do you see as the military's greatest challenge in 2023 and why? [ [link removed] ]*

*If you could meet anyone in history, who would it be and why? [ [link removed] ]*



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Veteran Jobs [ [link removed] ]

*Technology & Engineering* [ [link removed] ]

*Boeing -?F-15 Positions* (Qatar) [ [link removed] ]
*iFLY Virginia Beach -?Wind Tunnel Instructor* (Virginia) [ [link removed] ]
*Systems Engineer- Senior*?(Quantico, VA) [ [link removed] ]
*Python ETL Developer - TS/SCI with FSP - $120-190K* (NOVA) [ [link removed] ]

*Business*

*Program Coordinator ? Onsite Reviewer*?(NC- Remote) [ [link removed] ]
*Trade Manager in Training*?(GA, NC, NY, OH, SC, WI) [ [link removed] ]
*Revenue Cycle Specialist*?(Remote) [ [link removed] ]
*Help Desk Support Tech II*?(Houston, TX) [ [link removed] ]
*Credentialing Specialist*?(Remote) [ [link removed] ]

*Agriculture & Technical Jobs*

*Maintenance Technician*?(Tonganoxie, KS) [ [link removed] ]
*Maintenance Technician*?(Sarasota, FL) [ [link removed] ]
*Event Technician*?(CA, FL, NJ, TN, TX) [ [link removed] ]

*Social Services & Medical*

*U.S. Customs and Border Protection -?Border Patrol Agent* (Texas) [ [link removed] ]
*Speech Pathology* (Remote, CA) [ [link removed] ]

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Foot Locker [ [link removed] ]?10% discount for Active Duty, Veterans, National Guard, Reservists and dependents of Active Duty and Retirees.

Lululemon [ [link removed] ]?15% off online and in-store. Available for active military, Veterans, reservists and spouses.

Baseball Hall of Fame [ [link removed] ]?$19 admission for Veterans. Free admission for active and retired career military.

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*VA News:?*


* Six careers that support geriatrics and extended care at VA [ [link removed] ]
* Provisions of the comprehensive Cleland-Dole Act [ [link removed] ]
* You?re invited: Live, virtual cancer conversation [ [link removed] ]
* How smart are your devices? [ [link removed] ]
* April 24: Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day [ [link removed] ]
* Pursue financial stability and security by taking the Veteran Saves pledge [ [link removed] ]
* Don?t miss these upcoming Caregiver and Family Resource Fairs [ [link removed] ]
* S [ [link removed] ]ecure your VA information with multi-factor authentication [ [link removed] ]
* WARTAC internship program offers career transition for service members [ [link removed] ]
* Phoenix nurses complete mandatory annual competencies [ [link removed] ]
* The risks of too much alcohol [ [link removed] ]
* Spinal cord injury doesn?t stop Veteran?s hobbies, purpose [ [link removed] ]
* Burnout: The toll of work helping the homeless [ [link removed] ]
* How to make the most of your job references [ [link removed] ]
* Health challenges facing minority communities [ [link removed] ]
* A museum curator has volunteered for 25 years, giving 10,494 hours [ [link removed] ]
* Social media, the safe way [ [link removed] ]
* Bay Pines VA planning new Sarasota Clinic [ [link removed] ]
* Reigniting the Cancer Moonshot to beat cancer [ [link removed] ]
* New members appointed to VA?s Advisory Committee on Women Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* VA earns Best Places to Work in the Federal Government honors [ [link removed] ]
* Challenges of respiratory health of deployed Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* Veteran liver transplant recipient remains sober and symptom-free [ [link removed] ]
* DEAN is meeting Veterans where they are through health care innovation [ [link removed] ]

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