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*VA Benefits that Pass on to Family Members*

Can your loved ones use your VA benefits when you pass? Here are six VA benefits that are available to Veterans' surviving family members.



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How Can We Address Veteran Homelessness?

You can help VA reach out to fellow Veterans by providing your input and letting us know your experience with homelessness, or those of friends and family. Visit the link below to share your concerns and thoughts about Veteran homelessness.



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Upcoming Events

We have so many events for Veterans and their families, caregivers and survivors, we are now posting a weekly list. Check out VA News for all 44 upcoming events listed by state, including:

*Armed Forces Day – Chill Out at the Grill Out – Maumee, OH [ [link removed] ]*

Saturday, May 18, 2024, 12 – 5 p.m. ET

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*Survivors & Caregivers Together: Memorial Day Q&A*

On May 23 at 1 pm ET, VA and our community partners will be available to answer questions about survivor resources, benefits, caregiver support and memorial affairs.

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*'Carry the Load' and Honor Veterans, Service Members During 'Memorial May' [ [link removed] ]*






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New Website for Veterans to Order Contact Lenses

Veterans and their VA caregivers now have a new way to get prescription contact lenses. The Veterans Canteen Service PatriotVision website allows Veterans, their families, caregivers and VA employees a new way to order prescription contacts, and orders include free standard delivery.



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 30% Off Coffee for Veterans

Veterans get 30% off your next order from Veteran-owned Alpha Coffee [ [link removed] ] with code VA2024. This discount cannot be combined with any other discounts, including GovX ID. Veterans can receive 10% off future orders using GovX ID.



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Helzberg Diamonds [ [link removed] ] 10% off online or in-store for Veterans, active duty, military retirees and registered family members.

ShopVCS [ [link removed] ] Veterans enrolled in VA health care and their families receive exclusive online shopping benefits.

Get discounted tickets [ [link removed] ] to the 2024 Military Basketball Association Championship game on May 26 at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia. 



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Watch the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert

America’s national night of remembrance, PBS’ National Memorial Day concert, returns live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol for a special 35th anniversary broadcast on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 8 p.m. E.T. 



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*Navy Veteran, VetResources Reader from Texas Wins Gaming PC [ [link removed] ]*

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 Guard Yourself Against Scammers Impersonating VA

Scammers often send official-looking posts or emails trying to hijack your personal information and steal your benefits as well as health care and other identifying information. Learn about precautions you can take to guard your benefits.



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*Veterans like Shannon, Dennis, Courtney, and Michael managed their mental health with evidence-based treatments and self-care and are now thriving. During Mental Health Month, read about their journeys toward healing. [ [link removed] ]*

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Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the Week

Employers are looking to hire Veterans across the country. We're now posting all jobs in  "Hiring Veterans" on VA News. Check out this week's list of 29 jobs and six upcoming job fairs, including Virtual Military Spouse Employment Summit – May 22, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET [ [link removed] ]

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Civic Leadership Program for Women Veterans

Applications are open now through May 17 for the Civic Leadership Engagement Roadmap, an online, self-paced, 3-month program for Women Veterans, military spouses and military family members. The program features one-on-one coaching, peer groups, networking opportunities and activities for women to build connections with local policy leaders.



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Stay Connected with the Military Community, Join the Blue Star Neighborhood

Whether you're looking for career support, travel tips or have questions about taxes, a community of people is waiting for you in the Blue Star Neighborhood. The Blue Star Neighborhood is the largest online community committed to fostering camaraderie, connection and support for military members, Veterans and their families.



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Veteran Buddy Check! [ [link removed] ]

Be a Buddy – Compassionate Contact Corps – Join VA in your civic duty! Compassionate Contact Corps - VA Center for Development and Civic Engagement [ [link removed] ]

The Compassionate Contact Corps is a virtual social prescription program where trained volunteers are matched with Veterans that are experiencing loneliness or are socially isolated. The volunteer typically calls the Veteran weekly to provide socialization and companionship via phone or video calls.


* Is exposure to depleted and enriched uranium a presumptive condition for VA disability benefits? *Answers Here > [ [link removed] ]*
* What are the best truck driving training programs? *Answers Here > [ [link removed] ]*










*VA News: *


* Creative Arts Festival winners in Colorado [ [link removed] ]
* Make civilian your second language and remove the military jargon [ [link removed] ]
* Homeless Veteran finds stability after transition from military service [ [link removed] ]
* Home Telehealth Heart Failure Monitoring Program [ [link removed] ]
* Live Whole Health #221: Gentle stretches for busy lives [ [link removed] ]
* Vietnam Veteran requests care decades after enrolling [ [link removed] ]
* National Women’s Health Week [ [link removed] ]
* New shuttle for Beaumont-area Veterans heading to Houston for care [ [link removed] ]
* Army Veteran amputee focuses on Paralympic dream, future goals [ [link removed] ]
* Honoring Old Glory [ [link removed] ]
* CWV Book Corner, May: Air Force Veteran Kate Anslinger [ [link removed] ]
* Get ready for career greatness with our top 4 tips for recent graduates [ [link removed] ]
* Veteran mother a shining example for Veteran daughter [ [link removed] ]
* Martinsburg VA reflects on 80 years of service [ [link removed] ]
* Veterans help drive future of VA care with Design Simulations [ [link removed] ]
* NCA adds options for commemorative plaques and urns [ [link removed] ]
* The 4+1 Commitment: VA’s pledge to support military spouse employment [ [link removed] ]
* Changing lives with guitars and Whole Health [ [link removed] ]
* Veterans receive support and benefits at PACT Act event [ [link removed] ]





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VA is here for you.

1-800-MyVA411 [ tel:18006982411 ] (1-800-698-2411 [ tel:18006982411 ]) is always the right number

Veterans Crisis Line [ [link removed] ]: 988 [ tel:988 ] and press 1, Chat [ [link removed] ], or Text 838255
Vet Centers [ [link removed] ]: 1-877-927-8387 [ tel:18779278387 ]
Homeless Veteran Resources [ [link removed] ]: 1-877-424-3838 [ tel:18774243838 ] or Chat [ [link removed] ]

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