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By Vince Gangi, U.S. Air Force veteran and GCVF volunteer. Veterans Affairs operates one of the largest and most respected healthcare systems in the country. This healthcare system, and the medical benefits package that gives veterans access to it, serves as the backbone of the VA benefits program military personnel earn through their military service. […]
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The Ventura City Council Monday night rejected an appeal of the city Planning Commission’s approval of a planned 50,000-square-foot Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic. The project can now move forward. It will replace a much smaller VA clinic in Oxnard. “I think we need to take care of (Ventura County’s) 40,000 veterans,” said Ventura Councilman Joe Schroeder. “I […]
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For all veterans who are enrolled in the VA healthcare system, you may now visit your local in-network pharmacy or urgent care location to receive your no-cost influenza vaccine. No appointment or VA referral is required to receive your flu shot. If you are not enrolled in the VA healthcare, please click the button directly […]
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As Californians once again begin to recover from catastrophic wildfires throughout the state, the California Department of Veterans Affairs stands ready to assist veterans affected by the blazes. Click here to visit CalVet’s wildfires page, which provides important information, including a list of Local Assistance Centers open in affected areas, links, and contacts for veterans. Veterans who suffer […]
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Are you a service member or among the nearly 1.6 million veterans living in California? Do you want to buy a home? Do you want to return to school or find a new career in the civilian world? Do you need help navigating the VA’s medical system, or need information about any of your other […]
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Eligible Veterans can now receive free Portal from Facebook video calling devices thanks to a partnership with Facebook and the American Red Cross Military Veteran Caregiver Network. The devices help Veterans connect with their Caregivers, families and friends to reduce isolation and improve social connectivity. Facebook donated over 7,400 Portal video calling devices for Veterans […]
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WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced, April 3, a number of actions to provide Veterans with financial, benefits and claims help amid VA’s COVID-19 response. “As all Americans come together to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, we want Veterans to be focused on their health and safety,” said VA Secretary Robert Wilkie. “That’s why we’re taking […]
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VA is sending text messages to its 7+ million Veterans enrolled in VA health care. The texts deliver VA’s latest information, resources and guidance. VA’s next wide-scale VEText message will be on how Veterans can access virtual mental care. Update Your Contact Information Now If you are not receiving these important updates, it’s possible that VA doesn’t […]
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App tells you what CHAMPVA can pay Are you a sponsoring Veteran or beneficiary of VA’s CHAMPVA program? (CHAMPVA stands for Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs.) If so, you and your health care provider may have wondered if CHAMPVA would reimburse the cost of certain medical treatments. Reimbursement may […]
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If you don’t already have a REAL ID-compliant drivers license or ID, you have an additional year to get one before you probably need it to board a domestic flight. The Dept. of Homeland Security has pushed back the enforcement deadline from Oct. 1, 2020 to Oct. 1, 2021 in light of the coronavirus pandemic. […]
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