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VA OPENS 35 HEALTH CARE FACILITIES SINCE 2025

VA has opened 35 new health care facilities across the nation since January 2025! *Connect with Secretary Collins on X to see where these facilities are located [ [link removed] ]*.

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MAKE THE CONNECTION - MENTAL WELLNESS

If you’re a Veteran feeling uncertain about reaching out for support, you’re not alone. Other Veterans have been there too. They describe what held them back, how they overcame it, and what they learned from the experience.

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Discover VA's online mental health resource designed to support you whenever and wherever you need it. All resources are free, confidential and available 24/7.

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FILE YOUR INTENT FOR EARLIER CLAIM DATE

Submitting an intent to file - or ITF - gives you one year to submit your claim and keep the date you submitted an ITF as the effective date for your benefits. That could mean up to one year retroactive benefits.

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VA RESOURCES

* 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 [ sms: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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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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VA HOME LOANS - DON'T FALL FOR MARKETING TRAPS

Claiming exclusive VA loan programs is a myth - benefits are uniform across lenders. Learn how to spot misleading marketing, what actually matters when choosing a lender, and how to make sure you’re getting the best deal possible with the benefit you earned.

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CAREGIVER NETWORK

The Military and Veteran Caregiver Network (MVCN) by American Red Cross is a way for caregiver peers to connect and increase engagement, knowledge, skills, and hope. Caregivers - discover your community today!

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EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS FOR VETERANS

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