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During this webcast, we will be discussing Blue Water Navy and Colmery Act. Join us and see everything 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, free financial resources, and more at benefits.va.gov/banking.
Local Events and Happenings
Upcoming Events and Town Hall Meetings
Faith-Based Event Claims Clinic
Date & Time: November 9, 2019 | 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Location: Winona Baptist Church, 514 Campbell Street, Winona, Mississippi
Veterans, their families, and stakeholders.
New Patient Orientation Jackson VA Medical Center
Date & Time: November 14, 2019 | 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.
Location: G. V. Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center, 1500 Woodrow Wilson Avenue Jackson MS, 39216
Veterans, their families, and stakeholders.
Mississippi Public Broadcasting Hiring Event 2019
Date & Time: November 20, 2019 | 9:00 a.m- 2:00 p.m
Location:Mississippi Public Broadcasting, 3825 Ridgewood Road, Jackson, MS 39211
Expected participants: Veterans, their families, and stakeholders.
Jackson VA Medical Center Compensated Work Therapy Trauma Recovery Program
Date & Time: November 20, 2019 | 10:00 a.m- 11:00 a.m
Location:G.V. Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center, 1500 Woodrow Wilson, Jackson, MS 39216
Expected participants: Veterans, their families, and stakeholders.
Jackson VA Medical Center Compensated Work Therapy Trauma Recovery Program
Date & Time: December 11, 2019 | 10:00 a.m- 11:00 a.m
Location:G.V. Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center, 1500 Woodrow Wilson, Jackson, MS 39216
Expected participants: Veterans, their families, and stakeholders.
New Patient Orientation Jackson VA Medical Center
Date & Time: December 12, 2019 | 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.
Location: G. V. Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center, 1500 Woodrow Wilson Avenue Jackson MS, 39216
Veterans, their families, and stakeholders.
New Patient Orientation Jackson VA Medical Center
Date & Time: January 9, 2020 | 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.
Location: G. V. Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center, 1500 Woodrow Wilson Avenue Jackson MS, 39216
Veterans, their families, and stakeholders.
New Patient Orientation Jackson VA Medical Center
Date & Time: February 13, 2020 | 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.
Location: G. V. Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center, 1500 Woodrow Wilson Avenue Jackson MS, 39216
Veterans, their families, and stakeholders.
Inside Veterans Benefits
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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