September 30, 2022

VVA and FSC news

Chapters please provide update following Hurricane Ian aftermath

Lawyer to speak at Oct. 15 FSC meeting

The Florida E-Recon Report to be published October 17

Florida No. 1 for new members in August

October 19, Tallahassee: Toxic Exposure Town Hall

Veteran's Day Celebration: 100 pulls ups in 1 hour

Missing In America Project - Florida donation request

Florida State Council website

How to subscribe to Florida State Council's E-Recon newsletter

Vietnam Veterans Assistance foundation update

Seeking help on FSC's legacy and chapter's history

VVA resources

VVA JROTC Program

VVA guide to preparing your will

The VVA Veteran: September-October edition

Information wanted on women Veterans

Chapter News

Chapter 1036: October newsletter

Chapter 1041: Members speak at a school

Chapter 1048: September newsletter

Chapter 1048: January 7, 2023 Golf Tournament

Chapter 1080: Chapter named for Ernest C. Brace USMC

AVVA news

AVVA Member of the Year Diana Schaack honored

Top headlines

After the storm recovery guidance

Vets benefits poised for biggest cost of living boost in 40 years

VA to screen all patients for toxic exposure issues

'Thousands' more Veterans eligible for VA Health Care starting Oct. 1

How the PACT Act is already helping Veterans

VA mulls pushing Vets to telehealth before offering local doctor appointments

VA says Veteran suicides continue to fall, outside researches find rates may be much higher

What is the Camp LeJeune Justice Act of 2022?

Florida news

Military electronic health system goes live at NAS Jacksonville, Mayport

Patriot Reader: October newsletter

Governor's Gold Star Family Day Proclamation

Jacksonville Honor Flight information

Gadsden Flag license plate

Florida Veterans Hall of Fame archives

Florida Veterans Hall of Fame database

All Florida Clerk of Courts will record your DD-214, with no charge

Property tax benefits for Veterans, active duty military

Application for Homestead and related tax exemptions

Florida Veterans Foundation partners

Florida Department of Veterans Affair resource guides

Jacksonville area: Florida Veterans Legal Hotline

Vietnam notes of interest

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund 40th Anniversary book

October's Vietnam history

Agent Orange/Toxic Exposure

Agent Orange exposure and VA disability compensation

Teams working to care for Veterans exposed to burn pits

Improvements to airborne hazards and open pit burn registry

PTSD

When someone share a trauma

Exercise may be useful treatment options for Veterans with PTSD

Study: National economic burden of PTSD 'staggering'

VA virtual tools to support your mental health

Virtual Reality therapy helps treat PTSD and cognitive impairment

Become a Psych/Armor Fire Watch Watch Stander

PTSD Research Quarterly

PTSD self-screen

Managing PTSD as you age

PTSD basics

Mental Health

988: A new, easier-to-remember Veterans Crisis Line number

Genetic research sheds new light on Veteran suicide risk

Defense, VA leaders renew calls to prevent suicides in new message

VA releases 2022 National Veteran Suicide Prevention annual report

VA defends suicide prevention data, says problem is improving

The PACT Act

VA accelerates toxic exposure claims, urges Veterans to apply now

The PACT Act and your VA benefits

The PACT Act and your care

Now that PACT Act has passed, how soon will Veterans receive benefits?

VA survivors benefits & The PACT Act

Be vigilant of PACT Act scammers

Florida VA Information

North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System COVID-19 vaccine and booster schedule

Tampa VA COVID-19 vaccine booster schedule

New VEText feature at all VISN 8 facilities

Information on VA facilities in Florida

Bay Pines to transition to new patient check-in tool

Vet Center services and locations

VISN 8 Clinical Contact Center frequently asked questions

Blane Wilson's Medical Corner

How your Brain works

Dry eye

What is Anemia?

Sickle Cell Awareness Month

Veteran's Health and Welfare Resources

Single sign-in eases Veteran access to VA websites

Community emergency reporting fact sheet

Prefer to text vs. call? VA Health chat is available

All Veterans need colorectal cancer screening

What are VA medical and disability benefits, how do you get them

Veterans can now file an appeal online with Board of Veterans' Appeals

VA Health and Benefits mobile app -- six essential facts

VA check in from your smartphone

Start online to make the most of your health care visit

Filing a VA claim for disability compensation

VA claims fact sheet

How to apply for VA health care

Single page for VA benefits, service information

How to check your VA claim, appeal or decision review status online

How to apply for a Veteran ID card

Protect your benefits by reporting scams and fraud

Veterans can plan their legacy with VA burial and memorial benefits

Viewing your medications list

Annual eye exams essential to Veterans' vision and eye health

My HealtheVet is mobile-friendly

Secure messaging: Avoiding mistakes

Get your VA medical records online

VA travel pay reimbursement

How to obtain your DD-214

WomensHealth.VA.gov website revamped

Mailing address change for VA forms

What you should know about advance care planning

Dover Detail assists families of decease Veterans

Veterans can create a will free of charge

All Veterans get free lifetime access to National Parks

Veterans Health

Most military retirees will see Medicare costs decrease in 2023

VA to extend caregiver benefits to 'legacy' families until late 2025

Your pain on a scale of 1-10? Check out DOD way to evaluate pain

Nearly 14,000 community pharmacies leaving Tricare next month

Smartphone check-in now at most VA health facilities

Caregiver support program coaching broadens services to caregivers

Home improvements and structural alterations program needs greater oversight

Stress over VA's new health records is causing staffers to leave

Small steps lead to big changes for senior Veteran with diabetes

VA News

Required medical reexaminations canceled

VA on pace to house 38,000 homeless Veterans by end of 2022

In Memoriam

Twin brothers, Thunderbirds founders laid to rest at Arlington

101st Airborne Division sends 500 troops to funeral for D-Day 'legend'

Military News

Space Force debuts its official service song 'Semper Supra'

Army having no issues retaining soldiers

Will the Marines be the only branch to reach 2022 recruitment numbers?

Recruiting and retention issues also affecting National Guard

An Army Veteran and a Marine just celebrated 50 years of 'M*A*S*H'

Air Force runs record to 3-1; Navy and Army get first wins

Air Force football sanctioned for recruiting violations

October's military history

Other News

Be prepared for this hurricane season

Avoid answering phone calls from these area codes

You can now renew your passport online

Are you prepared for a flood?

Veterans, Senior and Military Discounts

VetTix: Free event tickets for Veterans and their families

Veterans eligible for discounts on travel, hotel rates

Veterans discounts available year round

Veterans online shopping benefits

VVA FSC Website

VVA Website

The VVA Veteran

AVVA Website

Veterans Affairs

VAntage Point blog

military.com

Stars & Stripes

Military Times

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans Crisis Hotline 1-800-273-8255 press 1, text 838255, 24/7/365

Vietnam Veterans of America

State Council

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