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What are Your VA Benefits at 10% Disability Rating??

Learn about the benefits available to Veterans receiving 10% service-connected disability compensation.

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PACT Act town halls

Nationwide Town Hall Events to Discuss New Eligibilities, Benefits for Veterans

From December 10-17, VA is hosting more than 90 in-person town hall events across the country to provide information on the new benefits and services you may be eligible for due to the PACT Act. Find an event near you and get help enrolling in VA health care and accessing your benefits. If you have questions or need assistance, just show up!

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Upcoming Events

(All times ET unless noted)

Dec. 8, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. ??Veteran Benefits Seminar Coming to Homestead?
Dec. 8, 10-11:30 a.m. ? Veteran's Workers Rights and USERRA?
Dec. 8, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. ??2022 Hire Vets Now - Naval Station Norfolk?
Dec. 8, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. ??Atlanta All Veteran Job Fair?
Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. CT ??Veterans Benefits Seminar Coming to Columbus, NE?
Dec. 8, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. CT ??Joint Base San Antonio Hiring Event?
Dec. 8, 1-3 p.m. ??10 Steps to a Federal Job Resume Workshop?
Dec. 8, 10-11 a.m. PT ??Identifying and Achieving Your Financial Goals
Dec. 8, 1-2 p.m. ??Hiring Our Heroes Aviation & Aerospace Virtual Hiring Fair?
Dec. 8, 7-8 p.m. CT ?Sharing The Journey - Online Support Group?
Dec. 9, 11 a.m. -2 p.m. ??Richmond Virtual Job Fair?
Dec. 9, 12-1 p.m. CT ??Virtual Networking Workshop?
Dec. 9, 5-6 p.m. CT??Veteran & Military Spouse Resume Workshop
Dec. 9, 4-6 p.m. PT? Intro to Entrepreneurship for the Military Community?
Dec. 10, 8 - 9:30 a.m. ??Army vs Navy 38 Challenge?
Dec. 12, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. CT??Sharing The Journey - Online Support Group
Dec. 13, 8 - 9:30 p.m. ??Creating Calmness Workshop?
Dec. 14, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. ??Fort Knox Career Exploration & Hiring Event?
Dec. 14, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. ? Veterans Benefits Seminar Coming to Henrietta
Dec. 14, 12 - 1 p.m. ??Transitioning Successfully into Retirement
Dec. 14, 2- 3 p.m. CT ??Online Caregiver Chat?
Dec. 14, 3 - 4 p.m. ??Transitioning Successfully into Retirement?
Dec. 15, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. ? Veterans Benefits Seminar Coming to Greensboro?
Dec. 15, 1 - 2 p.m. CT ??Navigate the USAJobs.gov Application Process?
Dec. 15, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. ??Creative Writing Workshop for Military, Veterans

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    Calling Vetrepreneurs: Apply Today for DAV Patriot Boot Camp

    DAV's Patriot Boot Camp provides active-duty service members, Veterans and their spouses with access to mentors, educational programming and a community of experts and peers to help them innovate and build impactful businesses.?The Patriot Boot Camp Winter ?23 will take place Feb. 9?11. Applications are open through December 8.

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    Find resources to help Veterans cope with a drinking problem or maintain their sobriety around the holidays.


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    Adopt a Family for the Holidays

    Looking to spread holiday cheer? Support military and Veteran families through Soldiers? Angels Adopt-A-Family.?

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    Feed Military Families for the Holidays

    Operation Homefront's Holiday Meals for Military provides military families with all the grocery items necessary to prepare a traditional holiday meal, helping to ease financial burden and make the holiday season brighter for those who sacrifice so much.?

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    Apply for the Community Catalyst Award, closes Dec. 16


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    Give Happiness and Hope Through Toys for Tots

    Learn how you can give back this holiday season through Marine Toys for Tots and help send a message of hope to America's less fortunate children.

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    Get VA Health and Benefits Resources on Your Smartphone

    More than one million users have downloaded VA's Health and Benefits mobile app. With the app, Veterans can send secure messages to their health care team, view upcoming appointments, view claims and appeals status, upload documentation, locate VA facilities, download Veteran benefits letters to prove Veteran status, and more. Veterans can also login using fingerprint or face ID.

    DOWNLOAD THE APP

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    Veteran Jobs


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

    ?POST FREE JOB


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    Win $100 Gift Card by Answering the Following Question:

    What's the most thoughtful thing someone has done for you?


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    Carhartt 25% off all apparel and accessories for military and Veterans.

    Fanatics 15% off all orders and free shipping for orders delivered to the U.S., P.O. Boxes, FPO and APO boxes.

    Tiffany 10% off engagement rings and wedding bands.

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    VA Welcome Kit

    Download the?VA Welcome Kit

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    Find a VA facility near you.

    ?FACILITY LOCATOR

    VA is here for you.

    1-800-MyVA411?(800-698-2411)?is always the right number

    Veterans Crisis Line:?988 and press 1, Chat, or Text 838255
    Vet Centers: 1-877-927-8387
    Homeless Veteran Resources: 1-877-424-3838?or Chat


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    Update Your Address and Contact Information Online

    Are you moving, currently receiving benefits or prescriptions, or enrolled in VA health care and want to know how to change your 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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