Veterans Benefits Newsletter | June 2025

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Veterans Benefits Newsletter

June 2025

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15

Everyone is susceptible to scams, but elderly Veterans may be more vulnerable due to the financial benefits they receive.

If you are missing a VA benefits payment, identify a discrepancy in payments, or find suspicious activity with your direct deposit account, contact us immediately at 800-827-1000.

Veterans Benefits Banking Program

Did you know? VA has a program that can help unbanked Veterans get accounts, helping them to prevent fraud and grant easier access to earned benefits.

VA established the Veterans Benefits Banking Program (VBBP) in 2019, and since then it has helped more than 530,000 Veterans and beneficiaries enroll in direct deposit for their VA benefit payments.

PTSD Disability Benefits

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can happen after exposure to extreme stress. If you're living with PTSD caused by military service, you may qualify for VA disability compensation and health care benefits. Find out how to apply.

Aid & Attendance for Qualified Veterans

Did you know you can receive tax-free payments added to your monthly VA compensation through our aid and attendance or household benefits? It’s available to Veterans, single surviving spouses and dependent children. For more information, find your nearest VA Regional Office for assistance.

Don't Delay - Complete Your Claim Today.

Did you submit an Intent to File (ITF) for VA benefits last Summer? 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.

Refill Your Rx on VA Mobile App

You can now request refills and track your prescriptions using the VA Health and Benefits app. Existing users will need to download the latest version of the app to gain access to these new features. The app is free and available for both iOS and Android smartphones.

Hurricane Season

Hurricane season begins now. Are you prepared? Take action TODAY to be better prepared. Understand your risk from hurricanes, and begin pre-season preparations now. Make sure you have multiple ways of receiving forecasts and alerts, and know what to do before, during, and after a storm.

Review Your Account Info Today

Veterans who appointed a Veterans Service Organization (VSO), accredited attorney, or claims agent should review their account to ensure the information on file with VA is current. Review who has access to your VA records and what information they may view.

VA announces $52 million in available suicide prevention grant funds

We announced the availability of approximately $52.5 million in grants for community-based organizations that provide suicide prevention or emergency clinical services to Veterans at risk of suicide.

Serving Veterans of Foreign Wars

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is a nonprofit organization comprised of Veterans and service members from the active, Guard, and reserve forces. The VFW offers a wide range of programs aimed at helping Veterans of every generation. Whether that means providing free, professional help filing or appealing a VA claim, offering scholarships for post-secondary education, or providing emergency financial relief when times get tough, the VFW is there for you.

National Resource Directory

The National Resource Directory connects service members, Veterans, their families, and caregivers to programs and services that support them. It provides access to services and resources at the national, state and local levels to support recovery, rehabilitation and community reintegration.

Upcoming Events

June 18 – Wellness Wednesday | Your Social Security Benefits

July 16 - Wellness Wednesday | Financial Tips for the Sandwich Generation

Aug. 18 - Veterans Benefits and Hiring Fair | Richmond, VA

Aug. 20 - Wellness Wednesday | Healthcare in Retirement

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