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VA’s Rating Schedule
The newest updates to the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities includes the hematologic and lymphatic system, which addresses conditions related to the blood.
Free Annual Credit Report
Protect yourself from identity theft by regularly monitoring your credit report.
Local Events and Happenings
Outreach Services
Dates, Times and Locations:
The Homeless Coordinator of the Buffalo Regional Office will be on the 3rd floor of the St. Vincent DePaul building at 1298 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14209, every Wednesday from 9:00am to noon. The Homeless Coordinator will also be at the Veterans One-stop Center of WNY at 1280 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14209 every Wednesday from 12:30pm to 3:00pm. The Homeless Coordinator will be able to provide assistance and answer questions regarding VA benefits for Veterans, Servicemembers, and their families.
Inside Veterans Benefits
Happy 382nd birthday!
The National Guard turned 382 years old on 12/13. Join with us in wishing them a happy birthday!
Quilts of Valor
Dozens of Santa Fe quilters stitch for 60 - 100 hours making quilts for New Mexico's Veterans. So far, the state chapter of Quilts of Valor has made 475 quilts.
Journeyman Certificates for Soldiers
Soldiers can now earn free journeyman certificates for doing their everyday jobs. This is part of the Army's initiative to help soldiers when they transition to civilian careers.
US Air Medals Awarded
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Air Medals to four Swedish air force pilots in recognition of their decisive actions during a once-classified encounter with a crippled SR-71 Blackbird during the Cold War.
Long-awaited Purple Heart
US Army Veteran Jonathan Tilk has received a Purple Heart medal for being wounded while serving in Iraq. An Army paperwork problem delayed the award for nine years.
Meet Liz Rotenberry
On episode #120 of VA's Borne the Battle podcast, meet Liz Rotenberry. She is a military caregiver, and the Coordinator for the Elizabeth Dole Foundation Caregiver Community Program.
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