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Fisher House Lodging for Military and Veteran Families at VA

Located at VA hospitals across the country, Fisher House provides eligible military and Veteran families private lodging free of charge while their loved one is in the hospital.



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VA Benefits for Veterans with 70% Disability

Check out these 11 benefits Veterans qualify for when they receive 70% service-connected disability, including compensation, health care, travel pay and more.



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Member Appreciation Week on Shop VCS.com

Veterans Canteen Service is offering free shipping in recognition of Member Appreciation Week. Discover new deals on all your favorites from apparel, footwear, technology, outdoor gear, and everything else in between. With every purchase made on ShopVCS, you support the well-being of other Veterans, and earn 5% rewards towards future purchases.



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LGBTQ+ Veterans Find Support To Live Authentically

Veterans who identify as LGBTQ+ often face unique challenges from hiding aspects of their identities, which can have negative effects on their mental health. Hear Veterans talk about the support and resources that helped them live openly.



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New Mental Health Copayment Exemptions

A new law improves access to care and lowers out-of-pocket costs for Veterans' outpatient mental health and substance use disorder care, including exempting the first three VA copays each year.



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* Get 1-on-1 assistance at VA VetFest events across the country [ [link removed] ]*

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Upcoming Events

We have hundreds of free events for Veterans and their families, caregivers and survivors. Check out the full list of upcoming events on the outreach events site, including:

*VA San Luis Obispo Open House - San Luis Obispo, CA* - June 21, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. PT [ [link removed] ]

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Does VA Have Your Correct Address? 

Are you moving, currently receiving benefits or prescriptions, or enrolled in VA health care and want to know how to change your mailing address? You can update your personal contact information anytime, anywhere through VA.gov. Log in or create a free VA.gov account today!



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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Tips for Fraud Protection and Prevention

Have you or a loved one been contacted by someone claiming affiliation with a government agency? Check out these tips to avoid being a victim of government imposter scams and other fraud schemes.



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Veteran's Approach to a Job Search: Qualifications

Deciding what jobs you are qualified for after the military can be challenging. Take the skills you worked hard to learn and make them work for you using this approach.



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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 *23 jobs* and four upcoming job fairs, including 757 Military Community Education | DoD Skillbridge Connect - Newport News, VA - June 20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET [ [link removed] ]

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Veteran Buddy Check! [ [link removed] ]

Find connection and camaraderie again through peer support for Veterans. Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) began in 2003 as a small, grassroots effort providing simple care and comfort items to the hospital bedsides of the first wounded service members returning home from the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Today, through programs in mental health [ [link removed] ], career counseling [ [link removed] ], and long-term rehabilitative care [ [link removed] ], along advocacy efforts [ [link removed] ], the lives of millions of warriors and their families [ [link removed] ] are improved. Veteran Support Groups - Find a Location Near You | WWP [ [link removed] ]


* Can my child get a tuition waiver at state colleges if I have a 10% disability rating? *Answers Here > [ [link removed] ]*
* How does a parent transfer their GI Bill to their child? *Answers Here > [ [link removed] ]*





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O’Reilly Auto Parts [ [link removed] ] 10% discount on in-store items for active duty, Veterans and families.

Sunglass Hut [ [link removed] ] 15% off discount.

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*VA News: *


* More than just a workout [ [link removed] ]
* Live Whole Health #226: Acupressure for that pain in the neck! [ [link removed] ]
* Kansas City VA unveils Blue Star Memorial marker [ [link removed] ]
* SAFE-Watch: A suicide prevention safety net [ [link removed] ]
* Honor Flight: trip of a lifetime [ [link removed] ]
* Transition support through partnership renewal [ [link removed] ]
* VA and Connected Warriors partnership [ [link removed] ]
* Join us as we celebrate the work done by our nursing assistants at VA [ [link removed] ]
* VA and USACE partner to improve medical construction projects [ [link removed] ]
* My journey with PrEP [ [link removed] ]
* VA and community declare end to North Texas Veteran homelessness [ [link removed] ]
* Blindness can’t stop Army Veteran [ [link removed] ]
* Black Veterans: New support for fighting cancer [ [link removed] ]
* The 2025 Women Veterans Trailblazer Initiative [ [link removed] ]
* Tackling loneliness through Social Connection [ [link removed] ]
* Veterans: Your suicide crisis doesn’t have to define your future [ [link removed] ]
* Innovation and collaboration in VISN 10 [ [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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