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Women Veteran Resources

National Veterans Foundation Women Veterans Resources http://nvf.org/women-veteran-resources/  

Crisis

NVF Lifeline for Vets – 1-888-777-4443 VA Suicide Hotline – 1-800-273-8255 National Suicide Hotline – 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Stop Soldier Suicide – 1.800.273.8255 #1

General

State Veterans Service Offices (housing, employment, education, VA benefits) VA E-benefits Apply Disability Compensation Add or Remove Dependent VA Health Care Education Benefits Pension Benefits Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Continue Reading ››

Diseases Associated with Exposure to Contaminants in the Water Supply at Camp Lejeune

VA’s Rule Establishes a Presumption of Service Connection for Diseases Associated with Exposure to Contaminants in the Water Supply at Camp Lejeune

VA to provide disability benefits for related diseases

WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has published regulations to establish presumptions for the service connection of eight diseases associated with … Continue Reading ››

Entrepreneurship Training for Chicago Veterans & Military Families to Be Held November 7-8

On November 7-8, a free Boots to Business Reboot entrepreneurship training program for veterans, service members and spouses will be held in Chicago in celebration of National Veterans Small Business Week. The theme for 2016’s NVSBW is “Veteran Entrepreneurs: Success Across Generations.”

2016 Valor Games Midwest

Hosted by the Chicago Park District, the 2016 event will take place August 23-24 and is open to any individual with a disability rating from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs including amputation, spinal cord injuries, visual impairment, traumatic brain injury, permanent orthopedic injuries, and those with post-traumatic stress disorder. The Valor Games Midwest will … Continue Reading ››