Honoring the Greatest Generation, C&P Exams, 9 VA Events This Week

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Honoring the Greatest Generation: An Aircraft Tribute to WWII Veterans

This Friday, September 25, at 10:00 (ET), join a live stream of World War II aircraft flying over Washington, D.C.

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VA has partnered with specialized contract examiners to resume in-person Compensation & Pension (C&P) exams related to disability benefits at their designated contract facilities and not at VA medical facilities. Your local VA Medical Center (VAMC) will still conduct VA medical appointments and testing related to your health care. 

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Scheduling

VA has rolled out a new system that simplifies making appointments at VA health care facilities. Veterans in Central Ohio are the first to get access.

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In case you missed it - Women Veteran Series with VA Deputy Secretary Pamela Powers
Advice on Transitioning, Employment, and Building a Business - WATCH
Appeals, Mental Health, Military Sexual Trauma, Military Spouses - WATCH

Virtual Events this Week

Sept. 24
Woman Veteran Series: Women’s Reproductive and Whole Health Resources
Connecting Women Veterans to their Benefits 
Modeling Healthy Technology Behaviors for Young Children
Candid Conversations: The National Mental Health Crisis in the Age of COVID
Toast To Our Troops, Military, Veterans, Caregivers
Sept. 25 - Tele-Townhall Live featuring the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)
Sept. 26 - World’s Largest Pet Walk
Sept. 28 - Tele-Townhall Live in Kansas
Sept. 30 - Women Veterans Q&A with VA Leadership

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Must Listen

Two New VA Podcasts

Did you know the VA hosts several podcasts? Download and listen! 

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Borne the Battle

Marine Veteran Aaron Quinonez, CEO of Operation Pop Smoke discusses his projects to help Veterans suffering from PTSD and suicidal thoughts. 

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Vets First Podcast

Learn more about kidney disease from two Veteran perspectives. 

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Show a Veteran or Loved One You Care. Be There.

As Suicide Prevention Month wraps up, continue to take action. If you know a Veteran facing a tough time, find tools and resources to help and support.

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Home Loans

Looking to slide into home? Get the facts about the VA home loan program

DISCUSS ON RALLYPOINT 

Volunteers return safely to national cemeteries during COVID-19

Veterans with Masters Degrees in International Affairs & Political Science Fields:  Apply for the Veterans Innovation Partnership Fellowship

Walkies! Join the World's Largest Pet Walk on September 26!

6 Common Interview Questions and How to Prepare for Them

Veterans Check In and Chat over Virtual Coffee

Army Veteran Volunteer Delivers 1,000 Masks from VA Partners

A message from VA's Center for Women Veterans Executive Director Ms. Jacquelyn Hayes-Byrd for Suicide Prevention Month

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No Veteran Should Be Without a Place to Call Home

Free Help for Homeless Veterans Dial 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838) for 24/7 access to VA services for homeless and at-risk Veterans

Homeless Veteran Chat Confidential, 24/7 online support for homeless Veterans and friends

https://www.va.gov/homeless for more information


Are You a Veteran in Crisis or Concerned About One? 

Did you know that VA offers same day services in Primary Care and Mental Health at 172 VA Medical Centers across the country? Make the Connection Resource Locator

Contact the Veterans Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255 and press 1, Chat, or Text 838255.)


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