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If you missed the webcast, you can watch the recap. The Under Secretary discussed Blue Water Navy and Colmery Act among other things that we are doing to make this the #BestYearEver to serve Veterans.
Spend your money on presents for your family and not on scams this holiday season! VBA and its partners provide resources on managing your personal finances including identity theft protection, financial resources, and more: benefits.va.gov/banking.
Inside Veterans Benefits
VA, CDC closely monitoring Coronavirus outbreak
VA is working closely with The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other federal partners, monitoring an outbreak of Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV).
VA San Juan Regional Office's Emergency Phone Line
VA RO Emergency Phone Line (La Línea de Emergencia de la Oficina Regional de San Juan) (787) 772-7373 for displaced Veterans by earthquake is operational.
Looking at the Data
The Federal Trade Commission's Congressional Report, "Protecting Older Consumers 2018-2019" shows how older consumers are targeted and how they can be protected.
VBA Tribute
This week's #VBATribute honors USMC WWII Veteran and former University of Richmond President, E. Bruce Heilman. He was well-known for crisscrossing the US on his Harley to raise awareness for Veterans.
VA updates on disability rating
VA updates the disability rating schedule for infectious diseases, immune disorders and nutritional deficiencies
Raising Awareness
The Southwest Virginia Student Veterans Alliance hosted the 4th Annual Veteran Suicide Awareness March on 5/27. They walked 14 miles to help raise awareness for Veteran suicide prevention.
Lincoln Regional Office Outreach Hours
Based on Veteran feedback and the vision of MyVA, the Lincoln Regional Office has partnered with Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System to place employees at Omaha, Lincoln, and Grand Island Medical Centers. The employees will be at each location once a week.
The employees will be on site to answer questions about VA benefits, check the status of pending claims, and complete eBenefits enrollment. They will also be available to assist Veterans in completing applications for benefits.
Visit Office Hours for Lincoln Regional Office Co-location Employees for more information on location and office hours.
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