VA Benefits Bulletin

April 2019

Performance and Results Webcast

You’re invited to join Under Secretary for Benefits, Paul R. Lawrence, Ph.D., for his next live webcast on Thursday, April 25th, at 2:00 p.m. (ET). Dr. Lawrence will provide an update about the Veterans Benefits Administration's performance to include its accomplishments and challenges for the second quarter of Fiscal year 2019. Keep a lookout for an invite that will be arriving in your inbox soon!

Register today!

Join us for a Financial Literacy Twitter Chat!

Ring in Financial Literacy Month by joining us and our partners at the Securities and Exchange Commission and DoD’s Office of Financial Readiness for a Twitter Chat. The event will take place on Thursday, April 11th, at 2:00 p.m. (ET). Follow along on @VAVetBenefits and by using the hashtags #FinancialLiteracy and #askVBA. Follow VBA on Twitter

Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the GI Bill

This year marks the 75th Anniversary of the original GI Bill. This landmark legislation created low-cost home loans, education and vocational training benefits, and other programs and services for Veterans. We want you to share your GI Bill story! You can upload a personal video using the link below. We're sharing videos on our 75th GI Bill Anniversary Webpage through June 22. Share Your GI Bill Story

Bookmark the Survivor and Burial Benefits Kit

Planning Your Legacy: VA Survivors and Burial Benefits Kit is a great source of pre-need planning for Veterans and their families. It includes information on end of life and survivors benefits, eligibility, and when and how to apply for them. View/Download Kit

Subscribe to VBA on YouTube!

VBA shares promotional and informational content on our YouTube page! Be among the first to see our freshest content by subscribing to our page.

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Stay up to date on Veteran employment information

Get stats delivered directly to your inbox by subscribing to the VETS monthly Veteran Employment Update or view the latest Veteran unemployment numbers.