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New COVID Screening Tool Helps Reduce Risk

Veterans now have a new tool to help make checking in for their medical appointments faster and safer. With VA's new digital pre-entry screener tool, Veterans answer a few questions on their mobile phones before they enter the facility, which helps reduce their wait times and exposure risk. 

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Elmo Sings to Military/Veteran Kids -- Resources for Young Heroes


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Live Q&A on Going Back To School

Join the Veterans Experience Live (VetXL) tomorrow, August 27 from 3:00–4:00pm (ET), for a live Q&A chat focusing on Back to School resources, GI Bill benefits, learning options and virtual tools.

Ask VA, Student Veterans of America, Easter Seals, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Service to School and other partners your questions in advance now

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VA’s First Living-Donor Liver Transplant Bonds Father and Stepdaughter


Army Veteran Florent Groberg, Medal of Honor Recipient & Call of Duty Character

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In this week's episode of Borne the Battle, Army Veteran Florent Groberg shares how he was prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice in Afghanistan, how he recovered, how he made a successful transition into the corporate world as a senior executive for LinkedIn, Boeing and Microsoft, and how he became a playable character in Call of Duty: Warzone.

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Important Changes to Your Community Providers for Urgent Care, Starting September 1 Find Out if You Are Affected


VA Home Loans, No Money Down and Cost Savings for Veterans and their Families

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The VA home loan is available for eligible Veterans, service members, and certain surviving spouses. No money down and no private mortgage insurance! 

The VA home loan guaranty can help save you thousands of dollars on the purchase or refinancing of your home. 

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Explore Resources to Help Manage the Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury


Free Transition Training for Women Veterans

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Transitioning from Service? Interested in VA's health care, including mental and physical care, specific to your needs as a woman?

Sign up for this live, interactive, virtual training--offered twice a day through mid-December--to learn more about VA's benefits and services for Women Veterans transitioning to civilian life. 

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Fresh Focus Podcast: Putting the Healthy Plate Method into Action


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How to Appeal Your VA Compensation Claim

Veterans have three paths for easier and faster appeal of VA's decision on their compensation claim. 

Find out which is right for you: Supplemental Claim, Higher-Level Review, or an Appeal to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals.

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VA Improves Process Speed for Mail In Claims

VA has decreased the processing time for mailed Veteran claims from 10 days to just one day. Thanks to artificial intelligence software, VBA can process the more than 550,000 pieces of mail per month received in support of benefits and services.

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VA Enhances Video Services to Serve Record-High Veteran Telehealth Appointments


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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 to VA 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.)


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