VA extends presumptive period for Persian Gulf War Veterans
(Source – blogs.va.gov) VA has extended the presumptive period to Dec. 31, 2026 for qualifying chronic disabilities rated 10% or more
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Veterans Benefits
VA, HUD-VASH and nonprofit secure safe housing for older Veterans
(Source – blogs.va.gov) The Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program is life changing. After experiencing several financial hardships, Marine Corps
Read MoreDallas VA study treats Veterans with chronic sleep problems
(Source – blogs.va.gov) It’s no secret that a decent percentage of the U.S. population and Veterans are not getting enough
Read MoreTragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) is here for families of the fallen
(Source – blogs.va.gov) Bonnie Carroll, the president and founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) says that the
Read MoreReport links substance use and suicide among Veterans, offers support
(Source -blogs.va.gov) Suicide is complicated. Experiences prior to, during and following military service, coupled with stigma associated with help-seeking behavior,
Read MoreFood insecurity screenings connect Veterans, resources
(Source -blogs.va.gov) According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 11% of working-age Veterans (ages 18–64) experienced food insecurity between 2015
Read MoreVA family and caregiver resources
(Source – blogs.va.gov) Veterans who served in Afghanistan may be experiencing a range of emotions related to the U.S withdrawal
Read MoreVeterans, family members have single page to get started for VA benefits, services information
(Source – blogs.va.gov) VA’s www.va.gov/getstarted landing page makes it easier for Veterans and family members to access VA benefits and
Read MoreVeterans can help survivors plan ahead
(Source – blogs.va.gov) It’s a topic people don’t like to talk about: every person dies. Despite the inevitable, there are
Read MoreCaregiver & Family Resource Fair coming to a location near you
(Souce – blogs.va.gov) Like so many caregivers, Barb Webb has been the sole caregiver to her son since he retired
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