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How to Apply for a Specially Adapted Housing Grant [] [US Department of Veterans Affairs]( [facebook]([twitter]([instagram]([youtube]([RP]([Podcast]([blog]([website]([contact us]( [#VetResources]( is a weekly newsletter for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors. [VIEW/SHARE]( | [EVENTS]( | [WELCOME KIT]( | [PODCAST]( [man in military uniform holding model house]( VA Home Loan Benefit Can Save You Money For more than 75 years, the VA home loan benefit has helped millions of eligible Veterans and service members buy a home. A VA home loan means lower-than-average interest rates, limited closing costs and no down payment. For more information, contact VA ([( or 1-800-MyVA411 press 5 for benefits, then 3 for home loans) or talk to a lender of your choice. 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Refinancing lets you replace your current loan with a new one under different terms. Find out if you’re eligible and learn more about how to apply. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Bathroom interior with wheelchair accessible shower]( Apply for a Specially Adapted Housing Grant for Veterans VA offers housing grants for service members and Veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to buy or change a home to meet their needs and live more independently. Changing a home may involve installing ramps or widening doorways. Find out if you’re eligible and learn how to apply for a disability housing grant. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [man watering a house plant on a window sill]( Learn How Home, Work Environment Support Your Health For most people, there is a strong connection between where they are and how they feel. Your breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, stress levels and brain chemicals are all affected by your environment. Discover how home and work environments can support your Whole Health. [READ MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Help us improve the #VetResources newsletter, share your feedback!]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [ptsd awareness month virtual walk]( Step Up for PTSD Awareness June is PTSD Awareness Month. Complete 30 minutes of exercise at any time during the month of June in the PTSD Awareness Virtual Walk and help spread the word that effective PTSD treatments are available. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [image of blackfeet nation tribal land marker]( VA Makes it Easier to Buy a Home on Tribal Land The Native American Direct Loan program is a direct loan provided to eligible Native American Veterans by VA in which the Department originates, underwrites, funds, and services the loan over time. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [man walking with american flag during relay]( Support Veterans by Participating in Team RWB's Old Glory Relay Veterans and community supporters of all ages and abilities nationwide are welcome to participate in Team Red, White and Blue's Old Glory Relay. Participants can run, walk or hike with the flag in person or participate virtually from their communities. [READ MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [the bluf podcast]( Pet Preparedness, Presumptive List Additions and MOVE! Coach In this episode of The BLUF we explore Pet Preparedness Month, additions to the Presumptive List, and the MOVE! Coach App. [WATCH]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [BTB#280]( Borne the Battle: Benefits Breakdown–Million Veteran Program This week’s Borne the Battle–a benefits breakdown–features the Million Veteran Program, 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. [LISTEN]( [READ MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Learn more about military sexual trauma (MST), treatment options, self-help tools and resources to overcome the effects of MST.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- VA Seeks Input on Challenges to Veteran Voter Registration With primary season upon us, VA wants to learn more about the Veteran voter registration experience and how you participate in our nation’s democratic process. Please complete this survey to help us understand how we can best assist Veteran voters exercise the right that they fought to defend. Click [here]( to learn more and [take the survey]( to share your voice. 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