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Veterans Benefits Newsletter
May 2024
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Arm Yourself: Claim Predators Want to Prey on Your Benefits
Many Veterans seek support and help with filing VA benefits claims for the payments they deserve. Be cautious of "claim predators" - unaccredited companies or individuals targeting Veterans' benefits for profit.
How to identify claim predators:
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Charging High Fees: Predatory companies charge absurd fees or require you to pay a portion of your VA benefits. Never pay anyone a fee to file an initial claim for benefits.
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Making Dishonest Promises: Don't trust anyone who claims they can help accelerate the claims process and obtain a 100% disability benefits evaluation. Remember, only VA has the authority to determine disability ratings.
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Requiring Binding Contracts: No one should ever charge a fee to file an initial claim for VA benefits. Never sign a contract agreeing to pay an unauthorized individual/company a percentage of your benefit payment in exchange for help with your VA claim.
Learn more about VA accredited representatives and how they can help you.
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Recent Cybersecurity Incident and the VA Community
A recent change in health care systems impacted many institutions across America. We took swift action to disconnect from all affected systems and protect Veterans. Read more in our blog about additional benefits being offered.
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Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This month, Veterans share how mental health support helped them manage their symptoms and stay present. Read more about their stories.
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Veterans - Visit treasuryhunt.gov
It’s time to liberate your loot, Veterans! You may have participated in a payroll savings bond program and have funds available. To get started redeeming your U.S. Savings Bonds, go to treasuryhunt.gov.
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Family Caregiver Benefits
Caregivers play an important role in supporting the health and wellness of Veterans. That is why we provide benefits to support family caregivers through the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC). Find out if you're eligible and how to apply for the PCAFC.
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VA Unemployability Benefit for Veterans
If you can’t work because of a disability related to your service in the military, you may qualify for Individual Unemployability. This program allows VA to pay certain Veterans compensation at the 100% rate, even though VA has not rated their service-connected disabilities at that level. Find out if you're eligible and how to apply.
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Memorial Day is dedicated to honoring and remembering the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. While it is observed on the last Monday of May, Carry The Load's Memorial May campaign takes place all month long to provide ways to connect Americans to the sacrifices made by our military, Veterans, first responders, and their families. You can participate by walking in the National Relay, attending a rally, fundraising for our nation’s heroes, or taking part virtually. |
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When the GI Bill became law in 1944, it included a home loan program for Veterans. After several changes to update the law to reflect current market prices and challenges, one area still needed addressed: support for Veterans who were dependent on wheelchairs for mobility. The answer was the Specially Adapted Housing program, and one of the earliest homes built with the grant money was designed by acclaimed builder Frank Lloyd Wright.
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