WELCOME TO THE VA GUIDE

 Are you enrolled in VA Healthcare and not sure where to locate information or enroll in particular programs?  Are you not enrolled in VA Healthcare and want to know more about what is available to you?  Do you know someone who needs more information about the VA?  If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this helpful VA Welcome Guide, might be for you. 

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YOUR LEGACY STARTS NOW!

Smart Planning means creating your will long before it is needed.  But protecting your legacy foes beyond your will.  It is important to maintain your estate plans so that your values are reflected as time goes by.  Regularly reviewing and updating your will is one way to do this.  Sharing your charitable legacy with your loved ones is another helpful step you can take.  Explore these two actions and more at https://vfw.planmylegacy.org/keep-control-of-your-estate The VFW is happy to help you along the way!  You can reach out to the VFW Planned Giving Office by calling 816-968-1119 or email plannedgiving@vfw.org.

The Record Book for sharing your information with loved ones is attached for quick access.  If you are a Life or Legacy Life Member don't forget to include the contact information for the Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefits.  

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Enhancing Access to Mental Health Care for Veterans in Crisis 

http://news.va.gov/134646/enhancing-access-to-mental-health-care-crisis/ 

VA EXPANDS TOXIC EXPOSURE PRESUMPTIONS 

 

The Department of Veterans Affairs has added three cancers to the list of presumptive diseases covered under the Honoring our Pact Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-168). Male breast cancer, urethral cancer, and cancer of the paraurethral glands are now presumed service-connected disabilities due to toxic exposure, streamlining the claims process for eligible veterans with evidence of diagnosis.

THIS IS A VERY INFORMATIVE VIDEO.