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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources (2)+

• Coronavirus FAQs: What Veterans need to know

  This page covers Coronavirus-specific concerns, health care, appointments, benefit payments, claims, claim exams, debt copays, appeals and other financial concerns, status of VA national cemeteries and burials and links to other helpful online tools. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

• Veterans and Military Families Advocacy Project & Tips for Veterans during COVID19

  This video covers useful resources for Veterans and Military Families during the COVID-19 crisis and explains services that are available for veterans or military families from Legal Services of the Hudson Valley. Content Detail

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  Legal Services of the Hudson Valley

Learn the basics (1)+

• A-Z Benefit Information Index

  Short encyclopedia of Veterans' benefits and terms Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Employment (2)+

• Compensated Work Therapy

  Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) is a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) vocational rehabilitation program that endeavors to match and support work ready veterans Content Detail

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  U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs

• Veterans with Service-Connected Disabilities in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

  This guide answers questions that veterans with service-connected disabilities may have about the protections they are entitled to when they seek to return to their former jobs or look to find their first, or new, civilian jobs. Content Detail

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  The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Suicide prevention (5)+

• National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

  The mission of the National Center for PTSD is to advance the clinical care and social welfare of America's veterans through research, education, and training in the science, diagnosis, and treatment of PTSD and stress-related disorders Content Detail

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  U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs

• New York Army National Guard Suicide Prevention

  Crisis Hotlines: * 1-800 273-TALK * 1-800 342-9647 * 1-800 SUICIDE Content Detail

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  New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMMN)

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  Spanish / Español

• Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)

  Welcome to the home of America's front line resource for all who are grieving the death of a loved one serving our great country Content Detail

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  Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, Inc

• VA Mental Health Homepage

  VA Mental Health Homepage Content Detail

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  U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs

• VA's Suicide Prevention Hot Line - Toll-free 1-800-273-TALK (8255), Press 1

  To ensure veterans with emotional crises have round-the-clock access to trained professionals, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has begun operation of a national suicide prevention hot line for veterans Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Other health-related information (9)+

• Apply for the Spina Bifida Health Care Program

  The Spina Bifida Health Care Program is a federal health benefit program for Vietnam veterans' birth children who have been diagnosed with spina bifida Read More

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  U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

• Chemical and Biological Warfare Testing

  The Department of Defense (DoD) conducted certain chemical and biological warfare testing in support of Project 112 and Project Shipboard Hazard and Defense (SHAD). During testing, biological and chemical warfare agents, simulants, tracers, and decontaminates were used Content Detail

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  U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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  Spanish / Español

• Compensated Work Therapy

  Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) is a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) vocational rehabilitation program that endeavors to match and support work ready veterans Content Detail

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  U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs

• Disability Benefits For Wounded Warriors

  Military service members can receive expedited processing of disability claims from Social Security Content Detail

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  Social Security Administration

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  Spanish / Español

• Disability Compensation for Sexual or Personal Trauma

  If a veteran suffers from the effects of trauma in military service, VA may be able to help them Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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  Spanish / Español

• Find out if you qualify for the New York Prescription Saver (NYPS) Card

  NYPS is a free prescription discount card that will help people who are under age 65 so are too young for EPIC save on the cost of prescription drugs. Read More

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  Selfhelp Community Services, Inc.

• National HIV/AIDS Program

  Information and educational resources regarding HIV and AIDS Content Detail

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  U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs

• VA patient and nursing home residents rights and responsibilities

  Your basic rights and responsibilities as a patient or resident of a VA medical facility/nursing home are outlined in this document Content Detail

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  U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs

• Veterans with Service-Connected Disabilities in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

  This guide answers questions that veterans with service-connected disabilities may have about the protections they are entitled to when they seek to return to their former jobs or look to find their first, or new, civilian jobs. Content Detail

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  The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

TRICARE (5)+

• Get answers to questions about the TRICARE benefit

  A searchable database to get answers to questions about the TRICARE benefit. Content Detail

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  TRICARE Management Activity, a component of the Military Health System

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  Spanish / Español

• Pre-activation Benefit for National Guard and Reserve

  National Guard and Reserve members who are issued delayed-effective-date active duty orders for more than 30 days in support of a contingency operation may qualify for "early eligibility for TRICARE" beginning on the later of: Content Detail

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  Tricare Management Activity, a component of the Military Health System

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  Spanish / Español

• TRICARE Benefits Information

  Learn about eligibility, plans;,and medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage Content Detail

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  Tricare Management Activity, a component of the Military Health System

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  Spanish / Español

• TRICARE Eligibility

  Your key to TRICARE eligibility depends on your enrollment in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS). Content Detail

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  Tricare Management Activity, a component of the Military Health System

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  Spanish / Español

• TRICARE Fact Sheets

  The TRICARE Fact Sheets are designed for use by anyone who needs detailed information on particular TRICARE topics Content Detail

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  Tricare Management Activity, a component of the Military Health System

Women's health (4)+

• Disability Compensation for Sexual or Personal Trauma

  If a veteran suffers from the effects of trauma in military service, VA may be able to help them Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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  Spanish / Español

• Military Sexual Trauma Program

  Military Sexual Trauma Program Content Detail

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  U. S. Department of Veteran's Affairs

• Women Staying Healthy

  Practical tips and things to look for concerning the health of women Content Detail

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  U. S. Department of Veteran's Affairs

• Women Veterans Health Care: Frequently Asked Questions

  This page provides answers to questions about health care for women veterans Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

More information (2)+

• National HIV/AIDS Program

  Information and educational resources regarding HIV and AIDS Content Detail

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  U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs

• New York Army National Guard Suicide Prevention

  Crisis Hotlines: * 1-800 273-TALK * 1-800 342-9647 * 1-800 SUICIDE Content Detail

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  New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMMN)

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

I need to know about military benefits (2)+

• Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors

  Get the 2019 booklet that provides the official summary of benefits available to veterans, dependents and survivors. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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  Spanish / Español

• VA Fact Sheets

  These fact sheets provide basic information on VA benefit programs by category Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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  Spanish / Español

I am a caregiver to a wounded or disabled veteran (1)+

• Application for Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers Program

  Application for Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers Program Read More

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  U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs