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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.
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Local Events and Happenings
Upcoming Events
Outreach at the Temecula Vets Center
Date and Time: Every Wednesday | 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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: Monday, December 10, 2018 | 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: Monday, December 10 & 24, 2018 | 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 Escondido Interfaith
Date and Time: Tuesday, December 11, 2018 | 12:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: 550 W. Washington Ave, San Diego, CA 92025
Event: We will be available to answer questions about VA Benefits.
Outreach at the Veterans Village of San Diego (VVSD) Bridge Tent
Date and Time: Tuesday, December 5 & Monday, December 17, 2018 | 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Location: 2801 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego, CA 92110
Event: We will be available to answer questions about VA Benefits.
Outreach at Supportive Services for Veterans Families (SSVF)
Date and Time: Tuesday, December 5 & 19, 2018 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: 3320 Kemper St. #104, San Diego, CA 92110
Event: We will be available to answer questions about VA Benefits.
Outreach at Oceanside Interfaith
Date and Time: Tuesday, December 4 & Monday, December 17, 2018 | 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 Hawley Homeless Veteran Services (Volunteer of America SW)
Date and Time: Thursday, December 20, 2018 | 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Location: 9980 Hawley Road, El Cajon, CA 92021
Event: We will be available to answer questions about VA Benefits.
Outreach at El Centro Claims Clinic
Date and Time: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 | 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: 115 S. 4th St., El Centro, CA 92243
Event: We will be available to answer questions about VA Benefits.
Outreach at US Vets Riverside
Date and Time: Wednesday, December 5, 2018 | 8:00 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 Loma Linda Outreach (Valor Building)
Date and Time: Friday, December 14 & 28, 2018 | 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.
Inside Veterans Benefits
Weekend Tribute
We honor the life and service Marine Corps and Vietnam Veteran, John Fales. He founded the Blinded American Veterans Foundation and was author of the syndicated column, "Sgt. Shaft."
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.
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