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VA Disability Compensation Increase for 2026?
The estimated Cost-of-Living-Adjustment for 2026 based on projections from the Senior Citizens League is in. VA will release the official payment schedule later this year.
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Access Peer Support Anytime, Anywhere
Vets4Warriors offers 24/7 confidential peer support year-round to make sure no Veteran or member of the military family feels alone.
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Healthy Snack Ideas While Traveling: A Guide for Veterans
Make your summer road trip better and improve your health by choosing healthy snacks while traveling. Check out these ideas to eat smart on the road.
*GRAB THE SNACKS* [ [link removed] ]
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Tips to Recharge Your Brain and Body
Learn simple ways to give your body and brain the rest, sleep and relaxation it needs to restore energy and function at its best.
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Suicide Prevention Training: Preventing a Crisis Before It Occurs
Blue Star Families' Blue Star Support Circles is a free program designed for anyone who wants to understand suicide and stress due to combat, military life, and Veteran challenges.
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If you are having thoughts of suicide, call 988 [ tel:%20988 ], then PRESS 1 or visit [link removed].
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VA Resource Navigator: Quick Guide to All Your VA Benefits
Easily find VA resources and program information, including web links, phone numbers, and QR codes with VA's Resource Navigator.
*ACCESS THE NAVIGATOR* [ [link removed] ]
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A Whole-Health Approach to Recovery for Veterans
Marine Corps Veteran Alison drank heavily to try to cope with depression and anxiety. Treatment for military sexual trauma, PTSD and bipolar disorder gave her the tools to reclaim her life. Learn how a whole-health approach to recovery helped her.
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Network Like a Pro
Networking is a powerful tool for advancing your career. Here are some simple dos and don’ts to help you network like a pro.
*NETWORK WITH CONFIDENCE* [ [link removed] ]
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Upcoming Events
There are hundreds of free events for Veterans and their families, caregivers and survivors. Check out the weekly outreach events calendar for all upcoming events, including:
*Watertown Veterans Outreach, Watertown, NY - July 11, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET [ [link removed] ]*
*Mid Michigan Veterans Benefits Fair, Harrison, MI - July 17, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET [ [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 over *66 jobs *and *eight career** fairs*, including: [ [link removed] ]
*Looking for active duty, transitioning military and Veterans to take part in software training. 16-week virtual course will provide you the skills needed to become a software engineer at Northrop Grumman [ [link removed] ]*
*Virtual: How to Get Your Job in Cybersecurity: 14 Steps, 7 Scholarships (Part 2) – July 10, 2025, 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. CT [ [link removed] ]*
*FIND YOUR NEXT JOB* [ [link removed] ]
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Check on Your Veteran Buddy! [ [link removed] ]
Team Rubicon [ [link removed] ] is a Veteran-led humanitarian organization, built to serve global communities, before, during, and after disasters and crises. Their vision is to support humanity and build resiliency for vulnerable communities across the world. Team Rubicon is powered by people and there’s a roll you can fill. Learn how to connect and get involved.
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Discounts and Deals for Veterans
MLB Shop [ [link removed] ] 15% off online orders for Veterans, military and first responders, and their immediate family members.
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*SAVE MONEY, FIND MORE DISCOUNTS* [ [link removed] ]
*VA News: *
* Therapy changed how I think about my chronic pain [ [link removed] ]
* Live Whole Health #280: Mobility through movement [ [link removed] ]
* How one caregiver transformed her life [ [link removed] ]
* New app helps Veterans recover from stroke [ [link removed] ]
* VA Research: New findings on biological 3D printing, menopause and PTSD [ [link removed] ]
* Honoring Veterans: Air Force Veteran James R. Nichols [ [link removed] ]
* VA’s Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Program helps disabled Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* Bench crafted by teenager honors women Veterans [ [link removed] ]
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Download the VA Welcome Kit
*VA WELCOME KIT* [ [link removed] ]
Find a VA facility near you.
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VA Resources, we're here for you.
* For any questions or requests, 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] ]
* Ask VA [ [link removed] ]
* Schedule a 1-on-1 Appointment with a VA Benefits Expert [ [link removed] ]
For non-urgent questions, you can reach VA using the VA Health & Benefits App [ [link removed] ] or MyHealtheVet [ [link removed] ] secure messaging to schedule an appointment, refill prescriptions, and access your medical records.
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