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Veterans Benefits Newsletter
September 2023
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| Don't Miss the September 30th Deadline
Post-9/11
combat Veterans: If you were discharged or released before Oct. 1,
2013, you may be eligible to enroll in VA health care during a special
enrollment period ending Sept. 30, 2023. Learn more and apply today: https://www.VA.gov/PACT
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End-of-Life Planning
Talking about
end-of-life planning is never easy, but it’s essential. VA provides a
variety of benefits and services to help Veterans and their loved ones
prepare. From life insurance to burial costs, learn how you can plan ahead with VA benefits.
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In-person Identity Verification
VA is encouraging Veterans to create a Login.gov account. Login.gov now gives you the option to go to a participating U.S. Post Office to verify your identity in-person.
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VA’s Specially Adapted Housing Grant in Action
VA offers housing grants for Veterans and service members with certain service-connected disabilities so they can buy or change a home to meet their needs.
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Protecting Your PACT Act Benefits
VA
will never charge you to apply for the benefits you may be entitled to.
If you think you’re entitled to benefits, please review the following
preventive measures to help guard against fraud and scams.
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Suicide Prevention Month
VA's top clinical priority is preventing suicide among
all Veterans — including those who do not, and may never, seek care
within the VA health care system. As a Veteran, you can play a role in
fulfilling this mission, and VA can equip you with tools to do your
part. Make the connection about Suicide Prevention and the Veteran's Crisis Line today.
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How Do You Apply for VMLI
Veterans'
Mortgage Life Insurance (VMLI) provides mortgage protection for
families of Veterans with severe service-connected disabilities. VMLI
pays up to $200,000 in mortgage life insurance directly to the bank or
other lender that holds your mortgage. Find out if you qualify and how to apply.
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Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America
IAVA
is a small, innovative nonprofit organization dedicated to the newest
generation of veterans. It is with the help of committed supporters and
volunteers that we are able to reach our mission of improving the lives
of 2.4 million Iraq and Afghanistan veterans and their families.
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