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Compensation 101: What is Service Connection?
Service connection describes an injury or disease resulting in a disability linked to service in the military.
Home Loans Eligibility
To qualify for a VA-guaranteed home loan, there are certain eligibility requirements for Servicemembers, Veterans, spouses, and other eligible beneficiaries.
Make Claims Easier.
Get Results Fast.
The Fully Developed Claims program ensures our nation's heroes receive the benefits they deserve through quicker and more accurate decisions.
Local Events and Happenings
Benefits Counselor - Maui
Effective January 22, 2019, a VA Benefits Counselor will be permanently assigned to the Maui Vet Center.
Location: Maui Vet Center, 157 Ma'a St., Kahului, Hawaii 96732
Dates and Times: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 3:30pm HST for walk-in visits. The Benefits Counselor will cover Maui County (Maui, Molokai and Lanai) and will be available to answer VA Non-Healthcare related benefit questions and assist with the claims process.
Visit - Saipan
Date and Times: Tuesday, September 24, 2019 from 9:15am to 4:00pm ChST
Location: CNMI Military/Veterans Affairs Office, 1364 Anatahan Dr., Capital Hill, Saipan, MP 96950
Event: A VA Benefits Counselor will be available to answer benefits questions, and assist with the claim process.
Expected Participants: Veterans, Family Members, Surviving Spouses, and Community Providers
Inside Veterans Benefits
VBA Tribute
This week's #VBATribute is for two U.S. Army leaders, Maj. Gen. Maria Barrett and Brig. Gen. Paula Lodi, who're believed to be the first pair of sisters to become generals. Thank you for your service!
VA updates on disability rating
VA updates the disability rating schedule for infectious diseases, immune disorders and nutritional deficiencies
Meet Gary Profit
On episode #155 of VA's Borne the Battle podcast, we meet Army Veteran and Senior Director of Military Programs at Walmart, Gary Profit.
Saved from Disrepair
Rick and Sylvia Crawford purchased, renovated and saved the home of WWI Veteran Harry Colmery, who is known as the father of the GI Bill. Colmery's former home, built in 1915, is in Topeka, Kansas.
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.
Choosing VA
Military borrowers are using their VA Home Loan benefit when purchasing a home because of key features not offered by other types of financing.
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