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VA Podcast: The Burn Pit Registry – Who is eligible?
Veteran News Network:#VetResources Newsletter, Blue Water Navy, Move! Program 
Photo: WWII Veteran Hazel Berry photoshoot at Mountain Home, TN VAMC 
Change your FB Profile Picture for Vietnam War Veterans Day on March 29
Video: Women's History Month 2020 with VA Chief of Staff Pam Powers

SecVA: Veteran safety from Coronavirus VA priority

Coronavirus (COVID-19) safety is a top priority, VA Secretary Robert Wilkie said at the American Legion Winter Conference March 10 in Washington, D.C.

With Coronavirus dominating national news, Wilkie addressed VA’s response to the situation, including prevention steps at VA medical centers.

“We are making sure that those who come to us are screened,” he said. Wilkie also said VA is limiting visitors to its community living centers, or nursing homes.

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Veteran News Network: Television for Veterans, by Veterans

VNN is a television channel developed for Veterans, largely by Veterans that is available 24/7. It includes entertainment, education, inspiration, and Veteran news. LEARN MORE WATCH

VA is ready for coronavirus—and working to protect you

If you’re coming in for a health care visit, stop and call first, or send a secure message through MyHealtheVet—even if you have an appointment. You may be able to get diagnosed and receive care through VA telehealth without having to leave home. If you do visit, plan to get there earlier than usual to answer some simple screening questions. It’s for everyone’s safety! LEARN MORE

Treatment for Veterans with persistent and primary mild/moderate TBI conditions

The Marcus Institute for Brain Health has treated more than 313 Veterans and their family members since opening in 2017. Veterans with Other Than Honorable or Dishonorable discharges due to Traumatic Brain Injury or Psychological Health conditions are also eligible. There are no out of pocket expenses for Veterans and their families receiving MIBH’s services. LEARN MORE

Five VA jobs you may qualify for with military training

VA Careers has a Transitioning Military Personnel initiative designed to raise awareness about civilian careers for former service members at the nation’s largest integrated health care organization. LEARN MORE

Borne the Battle #185: Benefits Breakdown, Burn Pit Registry

The Burn Pit Registry – Who is eligible? Why should you sign up? How do you join? Two U.S. Army veterans involved with the program have the answers on this week’s benefits breakdown episode of Borne the Battle. LEARN MORE LISTEN

Notice of Class Certification for Veterans of 1966 Nuclear Clean-Up at Palomares, Spain

If you participated in U.S. military operations at Palomares, Spain, after the January 17, 1966, B-52 crash that released plutonium dust and have a potentially radiation-related disease, you may be part of a class action lawsuit. LEARN MORE

Did you know the National Resource Directory has more than 14,000 vetted resources available to you right now? Resources like the Challenge America- Makers For America: Connecting Service members, Veterans and their families to resources and solutions that build community and give purpose to their lives.

VAntage Point

• VHA Innovators Network Innovator of the Month: Terri Ohlinger

• New telehealth video highlights VA mental health services
• These five educational programs can help boost your VA career application
• Veterans: Sick? “Stay Home and Phone” a safe convenient option
• Life After Service: StrongMind technology to treat Veterans with PTSD
• Indiana VA Community Living Center gets major makeover
• Journey maps: Plotting the moments that matter to Veterans and their families
• Inspiring portrait memorial of Marine who gave his life
• Report: Black and white Veterans with prostate cancer report similar outcomes
• New report shows Veterans helped by transition support plans
• Veteran nurse surprised to see herself in framed drawing
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is helping Veterans with chronic pain
• 100K VA employees are now using VA’s Knowledge Management solution

VA News Releases

• VA publishes proposed regulations to improve the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers

• VA resolution of legacy appeals reaches another milestone
• VA’s judge employment peaks, as department continues record breaking appeals progress
• VA intends to suspend enrollment of new GI Bill students at University of Phoenix, Career Education Corporation, Bellevue University and Temple University
• VA announces safeguards to protect nursing home and spinal cord injury patients

Find a VA Facility near you.  FACILITY LOCATOR Not sure where to start?  VA WELCOME KIT

No Veteran Should Be Without a Place to Call Home

Free Help for Homeless Veterans Dial 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838) for 24/7 access VA’s services for homeless and at-risk Veterans

Homeless Veteran Chat Confidential, 24/7 online support for homeless Veterans and friends

https://www.va.gov/homeless for more information

Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one? 

Did you know that VA offers same day services in Primary Care and Mental Health at 172 VA Medical Centers across the country? Make the Connection Resource Locator

Contact the Veterans Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255 and press 1, Chat, or Text 838255.)

Hear stories of recovery from Veterans like you.

RallyPoint can connect you with opportunities that provide support. Also, you can discuss using a PTSD App.

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