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Changes to the DIC and SBP concurrent receipt or Widows Tax are coming

December 26, 2019

President Donald Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDA) on December 20, 2019 which included the repeal of the "Widows Tax".  The Widows Tax, as it is called, is due to Concurrent Receipt laws which state that one individual cannot receive two forms of federal funds for the same thing.

Federal VA distributes Fact sheet on Community Care "Urgent Care"

October 29, 2019

The Federal VA Health Care Services has distributed a new Fact Sheet to provide Veterans information on acquiring "Urgent Care" in the Community.

 

See Fact Sheet

Fargo VA offers Fast Tracking to VA Cancer Care

October 29, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Fargo VA offers Fast Tracking to VA Cancer Care

FARGO, N.D. (Oct. 8, 2019) – The Fargo VA Health Care System (HCS) is proud to announce that they are taking part in an initiative that offers eligible Veterans with active cancer who have not yet enrolled in VA the ability to “fast track” to VA oncology services.

VA to host PTSD Information Fair at Jamestown All Vets Club

October 29, 2019

Federal VA to host Veteran and Family Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Information Fair in Jamestown.

The event will be held at the All Vets Club located at 116 1st Street East in Jamestown.

Presentations will include:

  • PTSD Family Education
  • Suicide Prevention Training
  • Project New Hope

Resources on Hand:

Veterans can now join the Million Veteran Program online

October 9, 2019

Veterans can now join the Million Veteran Program online (MVP) as part of the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) effort to improve the lives of Veterans through health care research and innovation.

More than 775,000 Veteran partners have already joined MVP, a national, voluntary, research initiative that helps VA study how genes affect the health of Veterans.

Fargo National Cemetery now accepting applications for interment

September 16, 2019

The Fargo National Cemetery, which was dedicated on September 7, 2019, is now accepting applications for interment. Interments are expected to begin mid-October. For more information on the Fargo National Cemetery or to establish a claim and begin the application process see our webstie at: https://www.nd.gov/veterans/benefits/burial-fargo-national-cemetery

Fargo National Cemetery Dedication planned for September 7, 2019 11am

September 3, 2019

The public is invited to the formal dedication of the Fargo National Cemetery, the first national cemetery to open in the state of North Dakota, on Sept. 7 at 11 a.m.

 

The Fargo National Cemetery is located at 8709 40th Avenue N, County Road 20, Harwood, ND 58042.

 

The ceremony will include remarks by VA and elected officials, the unveiling of a dedication plaque, and military honors. The ceremony is open to the public. 

 

Speakers will include:

VA Home Loan Guarantee Program Fee waived for some Veterans. You may have a refund waiting!

June 10, 2019

The VA Home Loan Guarantee program does charge a fee which you can include in your home financing. However certain veterans do not have to pay. If you are a:

  • Veteran receiving VA compensation for a service-connected disability, OR
  • Veteran who would be entitled to receive compensation for a service-connected disability if you did not receive retirement or active duty pay, OR
  • Surviving spouse of a Veteran who died in service or from a service-connected disability

Mission Act Final Rule Published

June 5, 2019

June 5, 2019

Mission Act Final Rule Published today.

See PDF

MISSION Act Community Car Prgram to Launch June 6, 2019

June 4, 2019

President Trump signed the VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (MISSION) Act into legislation June 6, 2018, signaling an important change in how our nation’s Veterans will receive the health care they deserve.

USS Oklahoma Brothers Accounted For From World War II

May 13, 2019

May 13, 2019

VA Wants you to Share your GI Bill Story!

March 11, 2019

June 22nd marks the 75th Anniversary of the GI Bill, and VA wants you – all Veterans, service members, and your families from all generations – to share your story of how the GI bill has made a difference in your lives.

Because the GI Bill has impacted the lives of millions of Veterans, we would like the states/counties to assist us in having Veterans share their GI Bill Story.

  1. Here’s How: Record a Video using your cell phone and answer the following questions:

 

1.       What’s your name?

Hire Vets Medallion Program deadline is April 30, 2019

March 11, 2019

Time is running out to apply for the 2019 HIRE Vets Medallion Award Program!

This is the only federal-level employment award that celebrates employers who have demonstrated a commitment to recruiting, employing, and retaining our nation’s veterans.

Employers of all sizes, ranging from small businesses and community-based non-profits to larger companies, are welcome to apply. Award recipients will receive a certificate and digital images of the medallion to use as part their promotional efforts.

New Minot VA Clinic opens at new location Dec. 14

December 12, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

New Minot VA Clinic opens at new location Dec. 14

 

FARGO, N.D. (Dec. 12, 2018) – The new Minot Veterans Affairs (VA) Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) is scheduled to be fully operational and open for appointments on Dec. 14, 2018.

 

The new Minot VA CBOC is located at Southside Plaza, 3400 South Broadway St., Minot, N.D. 58701.

 

Statement by Secretary Robert Wilkie on Forever GI Bill Housing Benefit Payments

November 30, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 29, 2018
 
Statement by Secretary Robert Wilkie on Forever GI Bill Housing Benefit Payments
To clear up any confusion, I want to make clear that each and every post-9/11 GI Bill beneficiary will be made 100 percent whole –
retroactively if need be – for their housing benefits for this academic year based on Forever GI Bill rates, not on post-9/11 GI Bill rates.
 

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