The CreatiVets songwriting program pairs Veterans with a hit songwriter and a Veteran mentor to create an original song based on the Veteran's experience. Learn how to apply and access their free streaming, music and art classes.
Today, VA Under Secretary for Benefits Josh Jacobs posted a blog recapping the year in Veteran benefits – including highlighting a record number of claims applications and explaining the claims backlog. Veterans and their families applied for benefits 39% more this year compared to last, and the average claim is processed by VA in 149 days. Please continue to encourage your family and friends to apply for the benefits and services they’ve earned.
The PACT Act is a law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. VA publishes the PACT Act Performance Dashboard every other Friday to measure the implementation of this legislation and showcase its impact on Veterans and survivors.
Million Veteran Program, Housing Homeless Veterans, Coping with Holiday Stress and more
In this episode of The BLUF, we welcome the holidays with exciting stories about VA's Million Veteran Program, Homeless Veteran Goals, the National Disabled Veteran Summer Sports Clinic, and resources for coping with Holiday Stress.
Veterans get exclusive discounts on hotel deals and admission to theme parks, sports events and more. Sign up for ShopVCS.com to verify your Veteran status and access ticket and travel deals. Don't book travel or entertainment without checking ShopVCS first!
We Need Your Help, Share this Outreach Kit With Veterans
Many Veterans are eligible for life-changing health care benefits, but they may not know how to get them. Use this outreach kit to help Veterans get the health care benefits they've earned.
Calling Vetrepreneurs: Apply Today for DAV Patriot Boot Camp
DAV's Patriot Boot Camp provides active-duty service members, Veterans and their spouses with access to mentors, educational programming and a community of experts and peers to help them innovate and build impactful businesses. Apply now!
Free Tech Training and Certifications for Veterans
NPower provides free tech training and certifications to Veterans, their spouses and young adults from underserved communities. The next NPower tech fundamentals course begins Feb. 5, 2024. Applicants are encouraged to apply by Jan. 26.
If I decide to retire at 62, could I sign up for VA medical to bridge the gap until Medicare kicks in at 65?Answers Here >
As an employer and Veteran, am I within my rights to question an applicant's discharge if they list Bad Conduct Discharge (BCD) as reason for leaving? Answers Here >
How do you respond when someone says "Thank you for your service"? Answers Here >