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Start A New Career Journey with VR&E
Starting your career journey with a service-connected disability can be overwhelming. However, with the Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) support-and-services tracks Veterans can explore employment opportunities and address education or training needs. In some cases, family members may also qualify for certain benefits. Learn more about VR&E and choose the right track for you.
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Disability Benefits for Vietnam Veterans
Vietnam Veterans may be eligible for expanded VA disability compensation under the PACT Act, a law passed in 2022 that increases access to VA benefits and health care for Veterans exposed to toxic substances during their military service. If you are a Vietnam Veteran, find out if you’re eligible for disability compensation due to certain medical conditions.
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Cash-Out Refinance Loan
With a VA cash-out refinance loan you can replace your current loan with a new one under different terms. If you want to take cash out of your home equity or refinance a non-VA loan into a VA loan, a cash-out refinance loan may be right for you. Find out if you’re eligible and how to apply.
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Disability Benefits for Eligible Dependents
If you have a 30% or higher disability rating from VA, you can add dependents to increase your compensation benefits. A spouse, child, or in some circumstances, a parent can be considered a dependent. For Veterans who didn’t add any eligible dependents to their benefit claim when you originally submitted, it’s not too late. Learn how to add a dependent to your VA disability benefits.
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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.
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Change Your GI Bill School or Program
Are you interested in changing your GI Bill school or program? 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.
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Pursue Financial Stability With Veteran Saves
A healthy financial future isn’t only about how much money you make, but how 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.
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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.
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Notify VA of Your Intent to File by August 10
If you notify VA of your intent to file before August 10, 2023, you may be able to get retroactive payments (payments for the time between when you submitted your intent to file and August 10, 2022). Learn how to notify VA of your intent to file.
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