Avoid Disability Benefits Questionnaires Fraud Scams





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Calculating VA Disability Ratings

Ever wonder how VA calculates a Veteran’s percentage of disability? Watch this explanation with a step-by-step breakdown that’s easy to follow.



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Your Chance to Win a New Toyota

Open to active-duty service members, Veterans and military spouses, the Committed to America’s Heroes sweepstakes is a chance for one lucky military community member to win a new Toyota! 



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VCS Summer Games

This event only comes once every four years! As we get ready to see our best compete and represent our great country, ShopVCS has all the patriotic apparel and fitness gear to show your support. Now, in honor of their service to our country, Veterans can save an extra 20% at check out with ShopVCS.com.



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How to Avoid Disability Benefits Questionnaires Fraud Scams

We want to ensure Veterans, including those who choose to have their private health care provider complete a Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQ), are appropriately equipped with the information they need to submit DBQs successfully.



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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:

*Online - [ [link removed] ]Overview of VA Survivor Assistance Program [ [link removed] ]*- July 30, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET

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Managing Depression Symptoms

After the loss of a fellow Marine and a difficult transition to the Marine Corps Reserves, Marissa sought help for her mental health. Watch Marissa share how talking with a female therapist helped her find ways to manage symptoms of depression.



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Beat the Heat: Four Tips to Stay Active and Safe This Summer

Summer temps can increase your risk of heat-related illnesses. But with the right precautions, you can continue to get exercise even during the hottest months.



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July 25 is National Hire a Veteran Day

National Hire a Veteran Day is set aside to raise awareness of employment for transitioning service members and Veterans, and a call to action for those who hire and those who apply.



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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 *21 jobs* and six upcoming job fairs, including: *Virtual National Military Hiring Fair with MilitaryHire and Walmart – July 25, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET [ [link removed] ]*

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Veteran Buddy Check! [ [link removed] ]

When’s the last time you checked-in on your buddies? Pledge to reach 10 Veterans and sign up for Buddy Check resources. [ [link removed] ] Share your Buddy Check story [ [link removed] ] or learn how to start your own Veteran social [ [link removed] ]. Connect now on these questions:


* What is the best way to go about starting the VA rating/disability process? *Answers Here > [ [link removed] ]*
* What is the first step to being compensated by the VA for hearing loss? *Answers Here > [ [link removed] ]*





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Veteran and Military year round discounts [ [link removed] ]

Apple [ [link removed] ] 10% off products and accessories with ID.me.

Adidas [ [link removed] ] 30% off online and in-store and 20% off at factory outlet stores for military members.

24 Hour Fitness [ [link removed] ] $0 initiation and $5 off monthly dues.



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*VA News: *


* VA Health Chat is now available in all 18 VISNs [ [link removed] ]
* Live Whole Health #231: Creating Space with The Power of Pausing [ [link removed] ]
* Being prepared for a suicide crisis [ [link removed] ]
* Renovated mental health unit at Baltimore VA [ [link removed] ]
* Veterans ride free [ [link removed] ]
* How to have more fun in the sun: UV Safety Awareness Month [ [link removed] ]
* How to report a Veteran’s death to VA [ [link removed] ]
* New MVP study highlights value of diversity in clinical research, leads to new genetic discoveries [ [link removed] ]
* The importance of colorectal cancer screening [ [link removed] ]
* Advancing cancer treatment access with 22 new 'Close to Me' sites [ [link removed] ]
* Defibrillation simulator provides life support training [ [link removed] ]
* VA helps women Veterans at recent regional event [ [link removed] ]
* Prepare for VA's Secure Sign-in changes [ [link removed] ]
* Ghost Soldier awarded Congressional Gold Medal [ [link removed] ]
* VA’s Rural Scholars Fellowship promotes Promote rural health care [ [link removed] ]
* Having thoughts of suicide? A plan could save your life [ [link removed] ]
* She’s the Veteran [ [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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