Connecting Veterans to Their Benefits

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Remembering every password and login credentials for all of your online accounts can be a real grind.

 

Tired of losing track of your password?  Along with usernames and security question answers?

  • Now you can store them safely in one convenient place!
  • Passwords & Everything Else is organized and developed with areas to list your passwords, usernames and security question answers and special notes.
  • Passwords & Everything Else is smartly equipped with tips, suggestions and reminders of how to protect your valuable information.

  

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"Having my DD Form 214 miniaturized on a credit card sized plastic card is genius.  I feel like I have a very special spy card of some sort.  Not only that, but my tiny signature is there which makes this card really spiffy.  And, miniaturization of my DD Form 214 makes it easier to move around from place to place, which reduces the risk of loss through mishandling.  Which, I have a tendency to do with large items.  Also, I like the encrypted data on the backside of my DD Form 214 card.  Very cool!"

...Tom, Las Vegas, NV

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Did you know during the Vietnam War, more than 2 million U.S. veterans were exposed to the toxic herbicide known as Agent Orange, which has been associated with elevated rates of diabetes and heart problems? Soldiers who participated in the 1990-1991 Gulf War were exposed to ammunition containing depleted uranium, and acrid smoke spewing from out-of-control oil fires.  More...

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is proud to announce the launch of a new call center specifically aimed at helping veterans protect themselves from fraud. This vital resource will serve as a lifeline for veterans, offering compassionate and knowledgeable support to help them identify and navigate potential fraud scenarios that could jeopardize their benefits and well-being. Click Here.

Protect Your Sensitive Data

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Compensation Programs

USVCP wants to make sure that all veterans can get help to deal with anxiety, depression, and the negative thoughts and feelings of post service life. If you are affected by any emotional or psychological condition, please call the Veterans Crisis Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 and press 1.

PACT Act

    

Here’s a snapshot of the changes the PACT Act will bring for veterans:

  • Expands and extends eligibility for VA health care for veterans with toxic exposures and veterans of the Vietnam, Gulf War, and post-9/11 era
  • Adds more than 20 new presumptive conditions for burn pits and other toxic exposures
  • Adds more presumptive-exposure locations for Agent Orange and radiation
  • Requires VA to provide a toxic exposure screening to every veteran enrolled in VA health care
  • Helps improve research, staff education and treatment related to toxic

Did You Know the long-term side effects of the penicillin G benzathine injection, commonly referred to as the “Peanut Butter shot” in the military, can include: Neurological issues such as headaches, dizziness, and nerve problems; Hematological issues like low blood cell counts; Renal issues which may affect kidney function; Cardiovascular problems including blood clots in the lung; Allergic reactions that can range from mild to severe, including anaphylaxis and Musculoskeletal problems such as muscle weakness that can be sudden and progressing into old age.