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Join us on August 2 on Facebook as VA experts and representatives from Veterans of Foreign Wars and Vietnam Veterans of America discuss how eligibility for VA benefits may have expanded for you and the advantages of filing a claim prior to August 9. [LEARN MORE]( If you have been exposed to a toxic substance during your military service, you may be eligible for VA benefits, even if you have been turned down in the past. [Apply](by August 9, 2023, to possibly have your benefits backdated to August 10, 2022, if approved. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Learn how therapy gave this U.S. Army Veteran the tools he needed to manage his symptoms of traumatic brain injury.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [3 common mistakes veterans make when applying for va disability]( 3 Common Mistakes Veterans Make When Submitting Claims for VA Disability In this episode, the SITREP asks Mike Figlioli, VFW Director of National Veterans Services, about some of the common mistakes Veterans make when submitting VA disability claims. [WATCH]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [young woman using laptop]( Back To School Savings Get your student the gear they need to succeed. New discounts on Dell computers, backpacks, shoes, college apartment essentials and more are now live. Unlock these limited-time savings by signing up for ShopVCS.com today! With every purchase on ShopVCS.com, Veterans Canteen Service gives back to programs that support Veterans and have a positive impact on their health and wellness. Dell's limited-time offer ends July 28 at 11:59 p.m. PT. [SAVE NOW]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [New committee on U.S. Outlying Areas and Freely Associated States seeking nominations for membership on Board.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [illustration of computer monitor with question mark]( Answers to Veterans' Top Technology-related Questions From downloading the VA Health and Benefits mobile app to filing your travel claim online, get answers to some of the most common questions Veterans have about VA technology. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [suicide prevention center building]( Explore the History of VA VA’s efforts to combat the scourge of Veteran suicide owe a significant debt to the foundational research studies conducted by two VA psychologists in the 1950s. Learn more about the work of Drs. Edwin S. Shneidman and Norman J. Farberow and explore the "History of VA in 100 Objects." The virtual exhibit spotlights objects that illuminate the Nation's historical efforts to honor and reward Veterans from 1776 to the present. 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