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*#VetResources [ [link removed] ]?*is a weekly newsletter for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors.*
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*VA Disability Payments to Increase in 2023*

VA disability compensation rates are increasing in 2023 based on Social Security's cost of living adjustment. Official compensation tables will be provided by VA in December 2022.

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Upcoming Events

(All times ET unless noted)

Oct. 20, 9-10 a.m. CT ??*Texas* - Coffee and Community [ [link removed] ]
Oct. 20, 10-11 a.m.?? *Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships* National Summit [ [link removed] ]
Oct. 20, 10 a.m.-3:45 pm CT ??Houston - *Moral Injury* Symposium [ [link removed] ]
Oct. 20, 1-3 p.m.???*Virtual Hiring Fair* for Law Enforcement, Security & First Responders [ [link removed] ]
Oct. 20, 2-3 p.m. CT ? Sharing the Journey *Online Support Group* [ [link removed] ]
Oct. 20, 5-7 p.m. CT???*Veteran Town Hall* -? [ [link removed] ]Memphis, TN [ [link removed] ]
Oct. 21, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.???Virtual Military-Friendly *Job Fair* [ [link removed] ]
Oct. 24, 7-8 p.m. CT???Sharing the Journey *Online Support Group* [ [link removed] ]
Oct. 25, 2-3 p.m.???*Community Catalyst Award*: Webinar 1 [ [link removed] ]
Oct. 25, 8-9:30 p.m.???Creating *Calmness Workshop* [ [link removed] ]
Oct. 26, 12-4 p.m.???Virtual *Job Fair* [ [link removed] ]
Oct. 26, 12-12:15 p.m. CT???Wellbeing You: *15 Minutes of Wellbeing Practice* [ [link removed] ]
Oct. 26, 2-3 p.m. CT ??Online?*Caregiver Chat* [ [link removed] ]
Oct. 26, 1-4 p.m. PT???*Career Summit and Hiring Event* at? [ [link removed] ]Camp Pendleton [ [link removed] ]
Oct. 27, 12-1 p.m. CT???*Texas Veterans* Forum Q&A [ [link removed] ]?

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Veterans Day 2022 Free Meals, Discounts and Offers

Veterans Day?is Friday, November 11. Check out all the 2022 Veterans Day discounts.?

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Commissary Shopping Privileges for Veterans

Many Veterans are eligible to shop at Defense commissaries worldwide, including?Veterans with any service-connected disability,?Purple Heart recipients, former prisoners of war and caregivers of eligible Veterans.

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Community Catalyst Award Q&A, Webinar Oct. 25

Learn more about VA's new Community Catalyst award at the first?webinar [ [link removed] ]?and Q&A on Oct. 25 at 2 p.m. ET.?The Community Catalyst Award honors organizations for excellence in building engagement solutions that improve experiences for Veterans and their families, caregivers and survivors.?

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Ask Your Questions Now for the Veterans and Family Town Hall?

Get answers from VA and community experts to your questions about Veterans, family, caregivers and survivors' benefits, resources, health care and other information.

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Help Reshape VA?s Mission Statement

VA is seeking your input on how its mission statement may evolve to be more inclusive and representative of the changing needs of all Veterans. Click below to learn more and share your voice.

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*Learn more about depression, treatment, self-help tools, and resources to recover. [ [link removed] ]*

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Fraudsters and Cyber Scammers are Targeting Veterans: Protect Yourself from Becoming a Victim?

Now more than ever, if you are a service member, Veteran or military spouse, it is imperative to be educated on the ways scam artists and fraudsters can target you.

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Helping Communities and Veteran-serving Organizations Grow?

The VA Community Playbook is a resource to help community leaders and Veteran-serving organizations work with VA and intensify their impact and outcomes for Veterans, families,? caregivers and survivors.?

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Help Improve the Needs of Student Veterans:?Take the SVA Census

Student Veterans of America (SVA) is conducting a student Veterans and military-connected students demographic web survey. Participation helps inform academic institutions, stakeholders, policy makers and the public about student Veterans.

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Veteran Jobs

*Assistant Store Manager* - Boston, MA [ [link removed] ]
*Store Manager* - Manchester, NH [ [link removed] ]
Comfort Solutions -?*HVAC Install* Apprentice - UT [ [link removed] ]
*Business Development* Manager, Product Sales for Defense Simulation and Training - WA [ [link removed] ]
CyberTex -?*IT Networking Instructor*, Austin Campus - TX [ [link removed] ]
*IMI Programmer *- San Angelo, TX [ [link removed] ]
*Administrative Assistant (Construction Rental)*?- San Antonio, TX [ [link removed] ]
*Delivery Driver/Material Handler *- Cedar Park, TX [ [link removed] ]
*Project Manager*?- Abilene, TX [ [link removed] ]
*Regional Dynamics Intel Analyst *- Sumter, SC [ [link removed] ]
*Commercial Lender*?- Weatherford, TX [ [link removed] ]
*Lead Senior Accountan*t - Huntington Beach, CA/Hybrid [ [link removed] ]
*Operations Supervisor*?- Augusta, GA [ [link removed] ]
Over 100 vacancies for Veterans & military spouses nationwide [ [link removed] ]

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Post a free job to RallyPoint's community consisting of nearly 2 million Veterans, spouses, caregivers and survivors.

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*Win $100 Gift Card by Answering the Following Question:* [ [link removed] ]

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*Transition Story: A Drummer in The Old Guard to Brewery Owner and Vice President of Client Strategy [ [link removed] ]*

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L.L. Bean [ [link removed] ]?10% off military discount.

North Face [ [link removed] ]?10% off online and in-store. Available for active duty, Reservists, Veterans, retirees and spouses and dependents of active duty military.

Veteran Roasters Coffee [ [link removed] ]?Use code VETERANS20 for 20% off.

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*VA News:?*?


* Million Veteran Program (MVP) to bring Veterans personalized health care [ [link removed] ]
* Trust no one: VA?s mindset for the digital world [ [link removed] ]
* Live Whole Health #142: Seated mindful movement [ [link removed] ]
* The importance of bystander intervention training [ [link removed] ]
* Fayetteville VA hosts health summit at botanical garden [ [link removed] ]
* The difference between VA Life Insurance and Service-Disabled Veterans Life Insurance [ [link removed] ]
* Remains of Houston WWII soldier laid to rest [ [link removed] ]
* S.A.V.E. Our Heroes suicide prevention motorcycle ride [ [link removed] ]
* Parade of horses brightens 100-year-old Cavalry Veteran [ [link removed] ]
* Make women?s health your top priority with a VA career [ [link removed] ]
* PTSD Bytes #18: Trauma, emotions and relationship skills [ [link removed] ]
* VA Chaplain Service offers counseling and guidance [ [link removed] ]
* Innovation Revolutionary: Tranquility garden providing Whole Health care [ [link removed] ]
* VA closes gap in survivor benefits for LGBTQ+ Veterans and survivors [ [link removed] ]
* America250: Marine Corps Veteran Jay Vargas [ [link removed] ]

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Find a VA facility near you.

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VA is here for you.

1-800-MyVA411 [ tel:18006982411 ]?(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] ]
White House VA Hotline:?1-855-948-2311 [ tel:+18559482311 ]

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