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Veterans Benefits Newsletter
December 2024
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Protect Your Donations from Charity Scams
For Veterans, donating to charities—especially those that support fellow service members—feels like a meaningful way to give back to the community. However, Veterans and their loved ones must remain vigilant and learn to protect themselves from charity scams.
Read on to learn how scammers take advantage of your generosity.
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Don't Delay - Complete Your Claim Today
Did you submit an Intent to File (ITF) for VA benefits last fall? If you haven't filed your claim yet - act now! You only have 365 days to submit your claim. Check the status of your ITF today.
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Supplement Your Pension with Aid and Attendance
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Did you know that VA’s Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits can increase your pension payments to support the additional care you need? If you need help with daily activities, or if you are housebound, you may qualify for an increased VA pension to help pay for in-home care, assisted living, or a nursing home.
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Wreaths Across America
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On Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, Wreaths Across America will remember and honor our fallen heroes by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies. This year, more than two million volunteers and supporters will gather to Remember, Honor and Teach at more than 4,600 participating locations in all 50 states, at sea and abroad. Learn how you can sponsor a wreath or volunteer online.
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VA History in Focus: Widows Pensions
From the American Revolution through the Spanish-American War, over 100,000 women collected a widow’s pension from the federal government. This is the topic of the latest episode of VA History in Focus. The video delves into the laws that regulated the granting of these pensions and the bureaucratic hoops women had to jump through to claim one.
To learn more about this object or other entries in the exhibit, visit the 100 Objects page on the VA History website.
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VA Whole life insurance: Protecting those who matter most
VA is proud to be a trusted life insurance provider, offering financial security and peace of mind to Veterans, service members and their families.
Whole life insurance provides funds to cover expenses after your passing, such as funeral costs, income replacement for loved ones or paying off outstanding debts. With the right whole life policy, you can ensure that those who matter most are protected.
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VA Honors Native American Veterans' Service with Native American Direct Loan Program
Despite historical challenges, Native Americans have served and boast the highest per capita representation in the military. For their sacrifice, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers benefits and programs that are specifically reserved for Native Americans.
One such benefit is VA’s Native American Direct Loan (NADL) program, which helps Native American Veterans buy, build, or refinance a home on federal trust land. Read about one Veteran and his family's experience using the program.
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Tax Season and Tax Scams
Even when it isn’t tax season, it is important to remember that fraud and identity theft are year-round. Bad actors never stop trying to access personal information or to cash in on tax benefits. Now more than ever, it is important to understand how to identify tax scams, how to protect yourself, get help and report it when you find it.
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Team Rubicon: Serving Communities In Need, Wherever They Are
Team Rubicon is a veteran-led humanitarian organization that serves global communities before, during, and after disasters and crises. Their vision is to support humanity and build resiliency for vulnerable communities across the world. The team has expanded to 160,000+, but the mission remains the same: to help people affected by disasters. With billion-dollar disasters happening every 18 days on average, more people need support, so we need more donors, advocates, partners, and Greyshirts!
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Download the VA: Health and Benefits App Today!
With the official VA: Health & Benefits app, you can manage your VA health care, benefits, and payments from your mobile phone or tablet. The application is available on Apple and Android.
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