VA Benefits Bulletin
July 2019
 Managing VBA Performance and Results: Q3
You’re invited to join Under Secretary for Benefits, Paul R. Lawrence, Ph.D., for his next live update on Thursday, July 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 third quarter of Fiscal year 2019. Click on the button to register today!
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Blue Water Navy Veterans Granted Agent Orange presumption
Did you serve on a U.S. Navy or Coast Guard vessel near the Republic of Vietnam between Jan. 9, 1962 and May 7, 1975? Many Blue Water Navy Veterans are now entitled to a presumption of service connection for Agent Orange exposure. Find out if you can get disability compensation and other benefits for illnesses caused by Agent Orange.
Home loan program featured on VA’s podcast
Two Veterans who work on VBA’s Loan Guaranty team joined VA’s Borne the Battle podcast to discuss one of our most popular benefits- the VA home loan. Listen to learn how the program has helped shape communities and what advantages Veteran borrowers have over traditional mortgage borrowers.
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Check out VA’s Life Insurance programs
VA life insurance can offer financial security and support for Veterans and service members as well as their spouses and dependent children. Click below to see which program best fits your needs.
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Join us at VA’s Economic Investment Initiative event
VA will be in Olympia, Washington, from August 6th to 8th for an event that will feature a benefits and job fair, claims clinic, town hall, health services, and workshops and presentations. For more information and to register, click on the button below.
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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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