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February 2024
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Life Blog
Since January 2023, more than 31,400 Veterans have enrolled in VA’s guaranteed acceptance whole life insurance program, Veterans Affairs Life Insurance (VALife). Apply or learn more about VALife eligibility, today.
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Tax Season Reminders for Veterans
Are you preparing to file taxes? VA is here to help with some helpful reminders for Veterans and beneficiaries.
VA benefits are tax free.
There is no federal income tax on VA insurance proceeds
Veterans with a service-connected disability rating may benefit from local property tax exemptions.
You may qualify for free assistance with filing from MilTax or IRS Free File.
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BAS 6.0 is here!
Great News! The Benefits and Services version 6.0 course is live. Elevate your transition awaits! Learn more at: tapevents.mil/courses
Disability Housing
Disability Housing Grants Available for Veterans
Veterans and service members with certain service-connected disabilities can receive housing grants from VA to buy, build, or modify a home to meet their needs and live more independently. Changes to your home may involve installing ramps, widening doorways, and more. Find out if you’re eligible for a disability housing grant and how to apply.
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CAMP LEJEUNE
If you served at Camp Lejeune or MCAS New River, North Carolina you may be eligible for disability compensation. Learn more.
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Education Benefits for Survivors & Dependents
If you’re the child or spouse of a Veteran or service member who has died, is captured or missing, or is rated permanently and totally disabled, you may be able to get help paying for school or job training through the Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) program, also called Chapter 35. Find out if you're eligible for DEA.
WWP
Resources for Wounded Warriors
Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) knows every Veteran has unique challenges and goals. That’s why WWP provides a variety of support services and programs to help in the biggest areas of need – spanning isolation, mental health, wellness, career counseling, and more. What's more, all WWP programs and services are free of charge to warriors and their families, so you never pay a penny to get the help you need to build the future you deserve.
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VA Health and Benefits App
VA Health and Benefits mobile app puts VA information and resources at Veterans’ fingertips — anywhere, anytime! Veterans can view and cancel health care appointments, refill and track VA-dispensed prescriptions, view claims and appeals status, upload documentation to VA, get their vaccine records anywhere and anytime, securely message their doctor, locate VA facilities, access the Veterans Crisis Line, and more — right from their smartphones — with VA’s Health and Benefits mobile app. Download today on the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store!
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Upcoming Events
February 8 –Virtual Minority Outreach Symposium -
Celebrating Black History Month
February 14 -Construction and Manufacturing Virtual Hiring Fair
February 21 - Wellness Wednesday - Fundamentals of Wills, Trusts and Powers of Attorney
February 21 -Healthcare Virtual Hiring Fair
February 28 - Aviation and Aerospace Hiring Fair
March 11/12 - Southeast Michigan EDI
March 20: Wellness Wednesday - Transitioning Successfully into Retirement
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