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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.
Local Events and Happenings
Beaver County Veterans Town Hall on the Move
Date and Time: Wednesday, February 19, 2020 | 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Location: Beaver County Community Based Outpatient Clinic | 300 Brighton Ave, Suite 110 | Rochester, PA 15074-2135
Event: Veterans, their families, and the public are welcome to attend this Veterans Town Hall on the Move. Senior leadership and front-line employees, including a representative from the Veterans Benefits Administration Pittsburgh VA Regional Office will be available to provide information regarding service-connected compensation and to offer on-the-spot assistance with individual questions and concerns.
Expected Participants: Veterans, Dependents, Stakeholders
I Am Not Invisible Event
Date and Time: Saturday, February 29, 2020 | 9:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Butler VA Medical Center | New Castle Campus | 325 New Castle Road | Butler, PA 16001
Event: An expert from the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Pittsburgh VA Regional Office will be available to provide resource information and to offer on-the-spot assistance with individual questions and concerns.
Expected Participants: Women Veterans
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.
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