| Veterans Benefits Newsletter July 2024 | | 80th Anniversary of the GI Bill Did you know many of our benefits can be traced back to when the GI Bill was signed on June 22, 1944? It put a lot of tools and resources into the hands of young Americans wanting a better life. Watch our 80th Anniversary celebration on YouTube. | | Attention Karshi Khanabad
(K-2) Veterans Did you serve at Karshi Khanabad (K-2) between 2001 and 2005? We encourage you to submit a claim if you believe you have a disability related to your military service (at K-2 or elsewhere). If you need guidance and support to help file your claim, please contact a VA accredited Service representative. For more information, visit
K2 Airbase Exposures- Defense Centers for Public Health
Uzbekistan, including K-2, is a recognized location associated with burn pits and other toxic exposures. | | Disability Benefits Questionnaires We want to ensure Veterans, including those who choose to have their private healthcare provider complete a Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQ), are appropriately equipped with the information they need to submit DBQs successfully. Learn more about Disability Benefits Questionnaires. | | Start a New Career Journey with VR&E Are you a Veteran with a 10% service-connected disability looking for employment opportunities? Good news, you're eligible for the Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program. It provides you with support-and-services tracks that can lead to a career and address education or training needs. Learn more about VR&E's history and choose the right track for you. | | Disaster Assistance and Resources for Veterans VA is here to help Veterans and their families affected by natural disasters. Learn more about VA's disaster assistance and resources. | | Change Your GI Bill School or Program Are you planning to go to a different school this Fall? Veterans, service members, and their dependents who receive VA education benefits can request to transfer schools or programs while maintaining their funding. Learn how to can make GI Bill changes. | | Get Connected to Affordable Internet Do you receive a VA pension? If so, VA and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) are making it easier for you to connect to the internet. Qualifying VA pension recipients may be eligible to participate in either FCC's Lifeline or Affordable Connectivity Programs to access discounted internet and phone services. Learn how to sign up for either program today. | | Pursue Financial Stability With Veteran Saves A healthy financial future isn't only about how much money you make, but how well you manage it. With Veteran Saves, you can access resources, tools, and information to help you pursue financial security by creating emergency savings, safe debt-to-income ratios, and retirement accounts. Take the Veteran Saves pledge to save money, reduce debt, and build wealth in the Veteran community. | | Insurance Awareness Month On June 28, we celebrated National Insurance Awareness Day! Find out which of our insurance programs may be right for you as a Veteran, service member or spouse. Learn more about your VA Life Insurance options. | | Click to edit this placeholder text. Click to edit this placeholder text. | | Click to edit this placeholder text. Click to edit this placeholder text. | | Serving America's Vietnam Veterans Did you know that Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) advocates exclusively for Vietnam-era Veterans and their families? With nearly 90,000 members, VVA provides a community of fellowship for people with shared experiences, needs, and hopes for the future. Visit one of the 667 chapters across the country and abroad, VVA Service Officers are available to provide VA claims support, financial advising, and job placement, while advocating on behalf of Veterans through legislative initiatives. | | Don't Delay - Complete Your Claim Today Did you submit an Intent to File (ITF) for VA benefits last fall? If you haven't filed your claim yet - act now! You only have 365 days to submit your claim. For full details and to check the status of your ITF, please visit VA News. | | | | |
