VA Benefits Bulletin
May 2019
 Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the GI Bill
This year marks the 75th Anniversary of the original GI Bill. This landmark legislation created VA education, home and business loan programs, and greatly expanded medical care for Veterans. We want you to share your personal GI Bill story!
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The March to Memorial Day
Memorial Day remembers our fallen heroes who put service before self. That is why VA is partnering with Carry The Load – an awareness campaign to restore the true meaning of Memorial Day. Participants walk or ride bikes in an 11,500-mile national relay to “carry the load” for a deceased military Service member or Veteran.
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Appeals Modernization is Here
The new VA Appeals Modernization process provides a quicker review of your disagreement with a VA claim decision. Learn more about how the process works by watching our short video.
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Miss the Q2 webcast? Watch the video on YouTube
Check out a recording of the webcast hosted on 4/25, by Under Secretary for Benefits, Paul R. Lawrence, Ph.D. Get information on VBA’s performance for the second quarter FY 2019, updates on appeals modernization, and information on VBA’s tele-counseling initiative.
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Alaska Vets! VBA is coming
Throughout June, we will be in Alaska hosting benefits and claims clinics where you can learn about VA benefits, get help processing your claim, and take home a complimentary flash drive with information on VA benefits. You can view the details on our Alaska outreach Webpage.
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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.
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