Free Jerrod Niemann Concert for Veterans, Economic Impact Payment Eligibility

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Find someone local to visit your loved one’s grave on this RallyPoint post. Post where you are willing to visit or share which VA National Cemetery your Veteran is interred at. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [101-year-old Veteran has survived two pandemics]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [da]( VA Debt Management Center resuming notifications in January 2021 The VA Debt Management Center (DMC) will resume sending letters in January 2021 to Veterans with benefit debts. Find out more for repayment, waiver, and hardship options. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Hear Veterans reconnect with family]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [w]( You may still be eligible for an Economic Impact Payment If you missed the deadline to register with IRS for the Economic Impact Payment, you may still be eligible to receive a payment. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Veterans share how they quit smoking]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [k] Direct deposit provides fraud protection The Veterans Benefits Banking Program (VBBP) has made it easier and safer to receive electronic benefits and to protect from fraud. Since December 2019, VBBP has helped ensure nearly 25,000 Veterans and beneficiaries are no longer at risk for financial fraud tied to pre-paid debit cards and paper checks. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Your military benefits + VA employee benefits = A winning combination]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [btb]( Borne the Battle podcast With help from VA Speech Language Pathology Services, Navy Veteran, Dave Hume went from only expressing three words after his stroke to writing a blog and becoming a motivational speaker. [LEARN MORE]( [LISTEN]( [mr]( My Life, My Story podcast: a teenage soldier In this episode, Bibiana shares her and her husband's experiences in World War II. [LEARN MORE]( [LISTEN]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Easterseals resources for Veterans and families]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [sv]( VA Profile helps Veterans manage their information VA is empowering Veterans to manage their information through a simplified, personalized experience. Once signed into VA.gov, Veterans can view, update, and change their contact information, such as phone number, email, home and mailing address. Update once, update everywhere! [LEARN MORE]( VAntage Point Blogs: - [VA Welcome Kit adds 10 new guides for Veterans and their families]( - [Five resources to help Veterans recharge this holiday season]( - [During season of giving, Red Cross urges blood donation]( - [Veterans: Don’t just “deal with” your anger]( - [From K9 handler in Vietnam to VA volunteer]( - [Fresh Focus #15: Scaling back the holiday meal]( - [Live Whole Health #49: Get moving from your chair]( - [The fight against Veterans’ lung diseases]( - [Social workers help keep 18 Veterans in their homes]( VA News Releases: - [VA releases COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan, vaccinations began this week]( - [VA begins COVID-19 vaccinations]( - [VA launches single access point to all VA contact centers]( - [VA technology leaders named for innovation and modernization in health care]( - [AT&T added to VA Video Connect telehealth program]( - [VA announces joint final rule on Equal Treatment of Faith-Based Organizations in VA-Supported Social Service Programs]( - [VA dedicates Morovis National Cemetery]( - [VA announces initial plans for COVID-19 vaccine distribution]( - [Thousands of face shields donated by all-volunteer group to help VA in fight against COVID-19 pandemic]( VA is here for you. 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