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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
Upcoming Events
Outreach at the Temecula Vets Center
Date and Time: every Wednesday 0800 – 2:00pm – September 4, 11, 18, and 25
Location: Temecula Vet Center, 40935 County Center Dr., Unit A, Temecula, CA 92591
Event: We will be available to answer questions about VA Benefits.
Outreach at St. Vincent De Paul
Date and Time: September 9, 2019 | 12:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: 1501 Imperial Ave., CA 92101
Event: We will be available to answer questions about VA Benefits.
Outreach at Santa Anna Community Resource and Referral Center
Date and Time: Tuesday, September 9th & 24th, 2019 | 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: 888 W. Santa Ana Blvd., CA 92701
Event: We will be available to answer questions about VA Benefits.
Outreach at Loma Linda Outreach (Valor Building)
Date and Time: Friday, September 13th & 27th, 2019 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: 11201 Benton St., Loma Linda, CA 92357
Event: We will be available to answer questions about VA Benefits.
Outreach at Escondido Interfaith
Date and Time: Monday, September 9th & Tuesday, September 24th, 2019 | 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: 550 W. Washington Ave., Escondido, CA 92025
Event: We will be available to answer questions about VA Benefits.
Outreach at Oceanside Interfaith
Date and Time: September 3rd & 16th , 2019 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: 1617 Mission Ave., Oceanside, CA 92057
Event: We will be available to answer questions about VA Benefits.
Outreach at El Centro Claims Clinic
Date and Time: Tuesday, September 10th, 2019 | 09:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: 115 S. 4th Street, El Centro, CA 92243
Event: We will be available to answer questions about VA Benefits.
Outreach at US Vets Colton
Date and Time: September 6th & 18th, 2019 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: 937 S. Via Lata #100, Colton, CA 92324
Event: We will be available to answer questions about VA Benefits.
Outreach at US Riverside
Date and Time: September 4th, 2019 | 08:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: 15105 6th St. March ARB, CA 92518
Event: We will be available to answer questions about VA Benefits.
Outreach at Mira Costa College (Building T-100)
Date and Time: Friday, September 13th, 2019 | 09:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: 1 Barnard Dr., Oceanside, CA 92056
Event: We will be available to answer questions about VA Benefits.
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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