Veterans Benefits Newsletter | July 2024

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a web page. 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. Upcoming Events July 13 - Summer Vet Fest - East Los Angeles July 17 – Wellness Wednesday | Investing For A Solid Financial Future July 18 - Summer Vet Fest - Mt. Vernon, IL July 20 - Summer Vet Fest - Summit, IL July 24 - Summer Vet Fest - Highland Heights, KY July 27 - Summer Vet Fest - Decatur, GA Additional Summer Vet Fest Events   Connect With Us      Update your password or email address on your subscriber preferences page or unsubscribe at any time. You will need to use your email address to log in. For questions or problems with the subscription service, visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com.

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Michigan Veterans News & Resources for July 6, 2024

Mid-Michigan American Legions band together in support of Hillsdale Sheriff's Deputy that was killed The Hillsdale American Legion Post #53 put together a dinner and collected donations for the family of Sheriff's Deputy William Butler who was killed in Hillsdale County last week. View full story at WILX. Presidential proclamation on certain violations of Article 125 under the Uniform Code of Military Justice On June 26, 2024, President Biden issued a proclamation that gave a full and unconditional pardon to individuals with court-martial convictions under former Article 125 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice for conduct that involved consensual, private acts with persons aged 18 or older. It also pardoned individuals convicted of attempts, conspiracies and solicitation to commit a qualifying Article 125 offense under Articles 80, 81, and 82. The pardon recognizes that many LGBTQI+ individuals who have served our country left the military on account of their sexual orientation or gender identity, some after court-martial conviction for former Article 125 offenses, which criminalized even consensual acts of sodomy. The proclamation helps to address this historical injustice against service members and their families. Department of Defense resources Request correction of military records  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs resources VA offers financial education webinar series third Wednesday of the month, beginning July 17 VA has partnered with Prudential Financial to offer veterans, transitioning service members and caregivers a financial education webinar series beginning July 17. The series addresses financial literacy gaps across the military and veteran community and is comprised of two components, an online website portal that contains a roster of financial literacy information and resources, and the Wellness Wednesday financial education series, offered the third Wednesday of every month. Topics include: Purchasing a home Paying for college Planning for retirement Learning the building blocks of how to save, budget and make a return on investments July 17 - Investing for a Solid Financial Future flyer Learn more on the online website portal. Safeguard your medical records from telemarketing scams and identity theft Scammers target veterans through marketing scams and ads to get personal information (i.e. Social Security Number, Date of Birth or Veteran health benefits information) to falsely bill VA for services, supplies or tests that were either never provided or not needed. With access to health insurance details, including VA health numbers, criminals create false medical conditions, appointments and services. This enables them to bill insurance programs, all of which becomes part of a veteran's medical history. VA Health Administration has shared a pdf with tips and information to help veterans safeguard their medical records from telemarketing scams and identity theft. View PDF from the VA Health Administration. IF YOU OR A LOVED ONE ARE IN CRISIS: The Veterans Crisis Line is staffed by caring, qualified crisis responders who are there to help. Many of these responders are veterans themselves. Online Resources LEAN ON US: Call 1-800-MICH-VET (1-800-642-4838) Visit Michigan.gov/MVAA      Follow Us on Social Media

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