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Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Joseph K. Barrineau Sr., who served in World War II in the 5th Infantry Division. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Joseph K. Barrineau Sr. appeared first on VAntage Point. View the full article
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Knowing if, when, and how to share your trauma story takes some thought. Disclosing trauma with someone you trust can help you recover. The post Opening the Door: Talking about your trauma story appeared first on VAntage Point. View the full article
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VA launches Pathfinder, a one-stop-shop, transforming customer experience for vendors and innovators selling or innovating with VA. The post VA launches Pathfinder website to streamline opportunities to sell to or innovate with VA appeared first on VAntage Point. View the full article
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Moving the body is important for all of us, and it can help increase stamina, improve strength, mobility, balance, or flexibility. The post Live Whole Health #124: Yoga for strength and mobility appeared first on VAntage Point. View the full article
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Rooted in an epic display of patriotism, the Old Glory Relay epitomizes what Team RWB is all about – showing our nation’s Veterans that their best days are ahead through a strong focus on health and wellness. VA Secretary Denis McDonough kicked off Team Red, White and Blue's Old Glory Relay on May 25. [...] The post Team Red, White, and Blue hosts nationwide Old Glory relay appeared first on VAntage Point. View the full article
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Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, your career at VA could offer you an alternative to paying back some students loans. The post Let a VA career pay you back for school with loan forgiveness appeared first on VAntage Point. View the full article
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Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army and Air Force Veteran Louis Rocha. Rocha served during the Korean War as the noncommissioned officer in charge of radio operations for an Air Force detachment. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army and Air Force Veteran Louis Rocha appeared first on VAntage Point. View the full article
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VA vocational nurse surprised cancer patient Army Veteran Rachel VanDeMark in a purple wig, a favorite color for a very special reason. The post Purple Power: VA nurse goes purple to support Veteran cancer patient appeared first on VAntage Point. View the full article
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Beginning this summer, some VA facilities will let you use your smartphone for check-in for your scheduled in-person appointment. The post Convenience and self-service appointment check-in at your fingertips appeared first on VAntage Point. View the full article
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This week’s Borne the Battle – a benefits breakdown – features the Million Veteran Program (MVP), which is a national, voluntary research program to learn about how genes, lifestyle and military exposures affect health and illness and improve health care for Veterans. The post Borne the Battle #280: Benefits Breakdown – Million Veteran Program appeared first on VAntage Point. View the full article
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On research panel, Marine Veteran shared his struggles after serving near Open Burn Pits. “They have taken the time to try to understand.” The post Veterans join panel during National Research Week appeared first on VAntage Point. View the full article
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After surviving a coma and fighting COVID-19, Veteran Jackie Williams returned to the stage at the National Veteran Creative Arts Festival. The post After coma and COVID, Veteran returns to festival stage appeared first on VAntage Point. View the full article
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Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is U.S. Army Air Forces Veteran Charles J. Loring Jr., who served as a fighter pilot during World War II and the Korean War. The post #VeteranOfTheDay U.S. Army Air Forces Veteran Charles J. Loring Jr. appeared first on VAntage Point. View the full article
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Vietnam Veteran’s gift honors fallen soldier son killed in Iraq. “Matthew stood for everything good and you can’t forget good soldiers.” The post Navy Veteran donates flag stand in son’s memory appeared first on VAntage Point. View the full article
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Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran James Michael McAteer. McAteer served as a clerk and a finance specialist during the Vietnam War. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran James McAteer appeared first on VAntage Point. View the full article
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As part of the VA MISSION Act of 2018, VA’s Caregiver Support Program (CSP) has undergone bold steps and improvements to enhance the program and increase access to Veterans and their caregivers. “President Biden has charged us with fighting like hell for Veterans, and that includes their caregivers,” said VA Deputy Secretary Donald Remy. “We’ve come a long way in supporting caregivers, and we have more work to do.” Expanding support for caregivers In 2020, the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) expanded to Veterans who served before May 5, 1975. This added over 22,000 caregivers of Veterans to PCAFC, more than doubling…
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This month’s Women Veteran Authors Book Corner author is U.S. Army Veteran Tamara D. Files, who served from 1989-to 1993. The post Center for Women Veterans Book Corner: Army Veteran Tamara D. Files appeared first on VAntage Point. View the full article
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With numerous specialties and fields of focus, your career as an occupational therapist at VA offers unmatched rewards. The post Help Veterans reclaim their independence as an occupational therapist appeared first on VAntage Point. View the full article
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Beta Lactam antibiotics can provide Veterans with more effective care, cut costs, and improve future care delivery. The post Innovation Revolutionary: Beta Lactam assessments saving lives appeared first on VAntage Point. View the full article
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Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Michael Joseph Zacchea, who served during the Iraq War and later founded a program to help Veteran entrepreneurs. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Michael Joseph Zacchea appeared first on VAntage Point. View the full article
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As part of the VA MISSION Act of 2018, VA's Caregiver Support Program (CSP) has undergone improvements to enhance the program and increase access to Veterans and their caregivers. The post VA takes bold steps to improve support for caregivers appeared first on VAntage Point. View the full article
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VA disability compensation rates listed below are for calculating your retroactive pay once you win your claim. For example, if you were awarded 50% from 1997 to present you will be paid at the 50% rate for the corresponding years.VA Disability Compensation – The VA disability compensation benefit evaluates disability resulting from all types of diseases and injuries encountered as a result of military service. The degrees of disability that are determined by VA represent, as far as can practicably be determined, the average loss in wages resulting from such diseases and injuries and their complications in civil occupations. Generally, the degrees of disability specified …
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Virtual reality therapy helps Veterans with PTSD and cognitive impairments improve relaxation techniques and range of motion The post Virtual Reality therapy helps treat PTSD and cognitive impairment appeared first on VAntage Point. View the full article
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VA is seeking a diverse background and expertise of nominees for the Veterans’ Rural Health Advisory Committee. The post VA seeking nominees for Veterans’ Rural Health Advisory Committee appeared first on VAntage Point. View the full article
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Major Cuts to VA Disability Benefits Proposed
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Proposed Cuts to VA Disability Benefits
CBO's Options for Reducing the Deficit 2023 -2032
Option 10 —Means-Test VA Disability Compensation for Veterans With Higher Income
Option 15 —End VA’s Individual Unemployability Payments to Disabled Veterans at the Full Retirement Age for Social Security
Option 16 — Reduce VA’s Disability Benefits for Veterans Who Are Older Than the Full Retirement Age for Social Security
Option 17 — Narrow Eligibility for VA’s Disability Compensation by Excluding Veterans With Low Disability Ratings
Option 44 — Revenues Include VA’s Disability Payments in Taxable Income
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Glossary, Abbreviations, Acronyms, Terms and the like in VA Claims
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Post in Am I eligible for SMC(T)?
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Eligibility for SMC-T requires that the Veteran be in need of nursing home care, residential institutional care without in-home aid and attendance services, or even hospitalization for their TBI.Jun 26, 2022 Hill and Ponton
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