(VA) Most UNDERUSED State Veterans Benefits & Alaska Native Veteran Land Claims

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Alaska Native Veterans Program Land Claim Eligibility

The Alaska Native Veterans Program of 2019 allows Alaska Native Veterans who served in the Vietnam era, or an heir of theirs, to claim between 2.5 and 160 acres of land in Alaska. Join a panel of representatives from VA and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for details on the program.

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Most Underused Veterans State Benefits

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Are you using all the Veterans benefits  available in your state?
State representatives share some of the most underused benefits available to Veterans. 
Find local benefits available to you, in alphabetical order by state.

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Eight VA Facilities Recognized for Patient Experience Achievements

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Facilities received the awards during a virtual VA Patient Experience Symposium. More than 450 VA leaders attended VA's first Patient Experience Symposium in person in 2019 to share best customer experience practices. Many practices shared at last year's symposium were put in place by VA employees since, contributing to a steady rise in Veteran trust of VA health care.

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Lead the Way by Wearing a Protective Mask

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The Veterans Health Administration's Dr. Richard Stone is calling on Veterans to continue their service to their country in protecting their community and loved ones by properly wearing a mask in public and practicing good hand washing.
Share who you are protecting when you wear your mask. Post a photo on social media of you wearing your mask, using the #IWearAMaskFor hashtag to identify who you are keeping safe.

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Employment Resources for Veterans

VetXL VetTalkX Hiring Veterans: Continuing to Serve at VA Veterans discuss what led them to pursue a rewarding post-military career with VA.

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VetXL: Hire a Vet Q&A Browse questions from fellow Veterans and answers from hiring and entrepreneurial experts from VA, Amazon, and others.

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Join the Veterans Benefits Administration Webcast on July 30 at 2:00 (ET)

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Join VBA's Under Secretary for Benefits, Paul R. Lawrence, Ph.D., for an update on how VBA is serving its Veterans, including its responses to COVID-19, the GI Bill, and appeals modernization, such as reopening of Compensation & Pension exam locations.
Special guests include Education Service Executive Director Charmain Bogue and Medical Disability Exam Program Integration Office Executive Director David McLenachen.

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Warrior Community Integration Symposium

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The 7th annual Warrior Community Integration Symposium will be held virtually on August 25-27
Register for FREE to learn about valuable resources from over 500 Veteran-serving professionals, hear from influential speakers, and forge new partnerships to empower communities, Veterans, and their families.

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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.)