Gratitude practices can become a part of your daily routine. It could be setting an intention towards gratefulness or journaling. A gratitude journal may entail writing down positive experiences or listing things of appreciation. Another practice is to meditate on three good things at the end of the day. For wellness resources, you’re encouraged to visit the VA Whole Health website. www.va.gov/WHOLEHEALTH/

Qualifying for VA Health Care does not solely depend on combat experience, having VA Service-Connected Disability, or being low-income. Here are the top-ten ways most Veterans qualify. This episode is part of a weekly, video series that answers questions about VA Health Care… be sure to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss future episodes! Links for additional videos about VA disability, VA home loans, VA health care, and more are below. Have ideas for a future episode of theSITREP? If so, email us at theSITREP@va.gov Subscribe to our weekly, digital newsletter at https://www.newengland.va.gov/info or download our mobile application by searching “VA New England” in your App Store. ADDITIONAL YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS VA Home Loans & Refinancing https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY7mRNUcQyMQyJ4_VSG55iLUfPaI0aVrx VA Service-Connected Compensation https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY7mRNUcQyMTobxlCFgiT7-fpoO4_AdIp VA Health Care https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY7mRNUcQyMSPkJwkqtbJe-BEqTM_LLKC Specialty Topics https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY7mRNUcQyMTpYxbVmoTzsdxsP_BaDgw8 ADDITIONAL PLAYLISTS BY TOPIC The Department of Veterans Affairs has three, separate administrations aimed to serve our country’s Veterans with an assortment of benefits that address the unique needs of every Veteran. To be sure you are interacting with the proper administration within VA, here are short descriptions for each VA administration: VHA: VA’s Veterans Health Administration is the largest integrated health care network in the United States, with 1,255 health care facilities serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year. VBA: Veterans can earn a range of benefits that help them transition back to civilian life in the country they fought to defend. Through the Veterans Benefits Administration, VA helps servicemembers transition out of military service, and assists with education, home loans, life insurance and much more. NCA: The job of the National Cemetery Administration is to make sure those who served this nation are never forgotten. NCA provides dignified burial services for Veterans and eligible family members by maintaining 142 cemeteries as national shrines and providing lasting tributes that commemorate their service and sacrifice to our nation. DISCLAIMER: The Department of Veterans Affairs does not endorse or officially sanction any entities that may be discussed in this video, nor any media, products, or services they may provide. #theSITREP #VAbenefits #VANewEngland