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Increase in VA Disability Compensation VA disability payments are going up in 2022. Watch this edition of the SITREP with Marine Corps Veteran Paul Corbett and learn about the changes in compensation. For additional details and to see what your new monetary compensation will be in 2022, be sure to visit the links in the YouTube video description. WATCH

Upcoming Events Jan. 6 - Salesforce Veteran/Spouse Fellowship Program Information Session Jan. 11 - VA S.A.V.E. Suicide Prevention Training Jan. 11 - Maintaining Balance: Online Yoga for Caregivers Jan. 12-31 - Sports4Vets Throwdown Jan. 12 - Denver VARO VIRTUAL WebEx Wednesdays Jan. 12 - Sunken Roads Theatrical Screening VIEW ALL EVENTS How to File a Disability Claim VA disability compensation benefits are a monthly, tax-free payment to Veterans who were injured, sustained a long-term illness or experienced a worsening medical condition during their military service. LEARN MORE VA Year in Review This past year was filled with challenges, but a lot of good happened, too, especially at VA. The Department is committed to making 2022 even better. To do that, we’re reflecting on what VA accomplished and how it served Veterans in 2021. READ MORE Intention Setting for the New Year Despite the many hardships of the past two years, or perhaps even more so because of them, it can be helpful to reflect on the positive events and successes of the year, no matter how small they may seem. LEARN MORE Learn about the support available for Veterans who identify as LGBTQ+ Salesforce Military Training for Veterans Helps Develop Skills Salesforce Military and the Veterans Health Administration have partnered to help Veterans learn more about the benefits and services they may be eligible for and to help connect Veterans to skill development, career advancement, and employment resources. READ MORE Why I get my health care at VA: Army Reserve Veteran Josh Semper Fi and America’s Fund Dedicated to Serving Combat Wounded, Ill, Injured Semper Fi & America’s Fund is dedicated to assisting combat wounded, critically ill and injured service members, Veterans and military families by providing vital financial and program support. LEARN MORE Veteran Jobs Hallcon Corporation - Multiple Roles and Locations Cooper Garrod Estate Vineyards - Tasting Room Staff DecisionOne - Field Services Technician Silotech Group - Senior CyberSecurity Specialist Event Technician. Multiple opportunities, multiple locations Operations Associate. Phoenix, AZ DevSecOps Engineer. Remote  Systems Administrator. Remote Facility Technician. Indianapolis, IN  Swift Driver OTR / Has CDL-A (Nationwide) Diesel Mechanic/Diesel Mechanic Heaving Equipment - Newport News, VA Driver/Material Handler - $1,000 Sign-On Bonus Clackamas, OR Post a free job to RallyPoint's community consisting of nearly 2 million Veterans, spouses, caregivers and survivors.  POST FREE JOB Win a $100 gift card by answering the following question: If you could magically stick to your New Years resolution, what would you choose to see through and why?   I am a Military Caregiver & I want to be Seen Vets First Podcast: Exploring Treatment of PTSD, Headache, Depression  In this episode, podcast hosts Levi Sowers and Brandon Rea, along with expert Dr. Erik Won, dive into Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), a treatment for depression, PTSD, and headache. READ MORE VA COVID-19: Updates | Chat | App | Weekly Report | Vaccine Avis Up to 25% off for active duty and Veterans. Tough Mudder up to 25% off participant registration price. UNTUCKit 25% off select items for active duty and Veterans. VIEW ALL DISCOUNTS

VAntage Point Blogs: VA’s Evidence Synthesis Program – Data to provide effective care for Veterans How VA served Veterans in 2021 Five unique ways to serve Veterans as a physician assistant Health equity podcast: Veterans’ sociocultural determinants of health National Blood Donor Month: Turn your day around by giving blood this January Veteran earns six figures, advances his career with Salesforce Military Oklahoma City VA receives donations from local Veteran organization VA woman Veteran author: Navy Veteran Lisa Washington Healthy habits: You have it in you VA Pacific Islands groundbreaking on new VA clinic in Kalaeloa VOICES – Veteran outreach in the community expands social support Best of 2021: Our top career advice for Veteran and civilian job seekers American Explorer: Robert Johnson Hawaii honors Veteran, 91, for a lifetime of service America250: Navy Veteran Humphrey Bogart Semper Fi and America’s Fund dedicated to serving combat wounded, ill, injured VA News Releases:  VA seeks feedback to guide new copayment waiver program for Veterans at risk for suicide VA designates flexible funding to support homeless Veterans

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