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Camp Lejeune Water Contamination: What You Need to Know [] [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]( [piggy bank with money in it]( Veterans to Receive Record Pay Increase in VA Compensation Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, Veterans and beneficiaries who receive VA compensation benefits will see an 8.7% increase in their monthly payments—the largest increase in over 30 years. [LEARN MORE]( Upcoming Events (All times ET unless noted) Dec. 24, 8-9 p.m. – [Coping During the Holidays - Military Survivors]( Jan. 5, 1-3 p.m. – [Student Veterans of America National Conference Employer Summit]( Jan. 5, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. MT – [Veteran Experience Live: Montana Q&A]( Jan. 9, 6-9 p.m. PT – [VetCTAP- Veteran Career Transition Assistance Program]( Jan. 11, 9-10 a.m. PT – [Free Veterans Skills Program Orientation]( [VIEW ALL EVENTS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [man filling out paperwork at va event]( VA PACT Act Week of Action Informs Vets and Survivors About New Health Care and Benefits During the PACT Act Week of Action, Veterans applied for benefits, got screened for toxic exposures, enrolled in VA health care and learned more about what the PACT Act could mean for them and their families. [READ MORE]( Learn how to apply for benefits and more at [va.gov/PACT]( or call 1-800-MY-VA-411. --------------------------------------------------------------- [camp lejeune health, lawsuit and disability]( Camp Lejeune Water: What You Need to Know Ads and emails are everywhere about Camp Lejeune. Learn from VA's theSITREP about water contamination at [Camp Lejeune]( and [Marine Corps Air Station New River](. Veterans and their families stationed at these locations for at least 30 days between August 1953 and December 1987 may qualify for VA health care and disability. [WATCH]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Bridge My Return’s Military Hiring Platform challenges conventional thinking]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [cruise ship for veterans free 3 day cruise]( Free 3-day Bahamas Cruise Veterans receive a FREE Bahamas cruise and $50 onboard credit with at least one paying guest. 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[POST FREE JOB]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [rally sweeps]( Win $100 Gift Card by Answering the Following Question: [What's one thing from the holidays that only people in the military would understand?]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [collage of people helping veterans for dole caregiver fellowship program]( Applications Open for Programs Recognizing Adult, Young Caregivers of Veterans The Elizabeth Dole Foundation is now accepting applications for its [Dole Caregiver Fellowship]( and [Untold Story Challenge](. Both opportunities give Veteran caregivers and children a voice. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Last Minute Holiday Gift Ideas for Military Family Members]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [vet mil discounts graphic]( [Firestone/Goodyear/Bridgestone]( Exclusive discounts on automotive tires from PatriotStoreDirect. 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[VIEW ALL DISCOUNTS]( VA News: - [Challenge America offers a big thank you to Veterans, service members]( - [Free career training program a proven benefit for transitioning military families]( - [Wrap Up: VA hosts PACT Act Week of Action to inform Vets and survivors about new health care and benefits]( - [Tops of 2022: Find the advice you need with these “Talk About It Tuesday” broadcasts]( - [Kentucky Veterans attend PACT Act awareness event]( - [Sports4Vets Throwdown returns to help #VetsLiveFit]( - [#Live Whole Health #150: More than you have imagined]( - [BMR’s Military Hiring Platform challenges conventional thinking]( - [Helping Veterans manage holiday stress]( - [How technology supports Veterans’ health and wellness]( - [Army Veteran Paul Collier named best of the BESS]( - [Healthy recipe swaps for the holidays and beyond]( - [Harvey Barnum and Operation Harvest Moon: December 18, 1965]( - [Veteran Benjamin Flynn helping future Veterans with MVP]( - [SECVA McDonough remarks at PACT Act Week of Action]( - [Explore the interactions of information technology (IT) at VA]( - [Traveling? 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