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VE Day – May 8, 1945 - The end of World Way II in Europe.
Armed Forces Day – May 15, 2022 - Thanks to President Harry S. Truman, we also have Armed Forces Day, a military day of recognition that occurs on the third Saturday in May. While this is a lesser-known day, this is the day to honor those currently serving in the U.S. military.
Memorial Day – May 30, 2022 - Honors Americans who died while in military service. It's a day that allows us to remember our fallen heroes. This federal holiday was formerly known as Decoration Day and was first enacted to honor Union and Confederate soldiers after the Civil War. At the end of World War I, it was extended to honor Americans who have died in all wars.
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The VAC Commissioners meetings for 2022 will be held on the following dates:
May 18, 2022
September 21, 2022
November 16, 2022
At the Gurnee American Legion Post (749 Milwaukee Ave).
All meetings begin at 10:30 am.
Visitors are welcome to attend.
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Veteran Memorials
Around Lake County -
Vernon Hills Memorial
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Thanks to all our
Desert Storm
Veterans
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JourneyCare, Northern Illinois’ largest hospice and palliative care organization, offers an official "We Honor Veterans" program to support veteran patients and their families. The program is registered through the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and developed with the support of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. JourneyCare ensures that veterans can access information about all VA benefits to which they are entitled and offers assistance in obtaining them.
Hospice and palliative care are covered benefits for all veterans enrolled in the VA. JourneyCare accepts VA, Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance. Generally there are no out-of-pocket expenses for veterans for hospice-related services.
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Lake County Honor Flight is in the Air Again!
Welcome back, Flight 18, Lake County Honor Flight!
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Crisis Hotline Information
If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 (press 1) or via www.veteranscrisisline.net.
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File a Claim for Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals and Materials
Find out if you can get disability compensation (monthly payments) and other benefits for illnesses or other conditions, like the ones listed below. These are illnesses and conditions we believe may be caused by contact with harmful chemicals or other hazardous materials while serving in the military. This article lists several different types of contaminations and the diseases related to them including:
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A My HealtheVet Premium account provides Veterans with more tools and information for managing their health care. Along with the features available to basic users, premium accounts allow Veterans to access VA health records and information, communicate with their care team and VA staff, manage appointments, refill VA medications and more.
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New VA rule relieves financial distress for thousands of veterans with medical bills
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) took a major step towards protecting veterans and their families by announcing a change to when it will report information on outstanding medical bills to consumer reporting companies. Under the VA’s new rule, the agency will only report a medical bill after all other collection efforts have been exhausted, largely eliminating coercive credit reporting as a debt collection technique. Coupled with the other announced changes by the VA, which provide additional protections to the most financially vulnerable veterans, these changes will result in a 99% reduction of unfavorable debt that it reports to consumer reporting companies.
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The IL Veterans' Home in Chicago is accepting applications for veteran residents.
Therer are now 19 residents in the Veterans Home in Chicago. For a brief virtual tour, please click here to see highlights of the new Home.
Admission to an Illinois Veterans’ Home is based upon:
- The ability of the Home to provide adequate and appropriate care and services required by the person’s medical diagnoses and assessed needs, and:
- An available bed in the category required by the veteran’s medical conditions and assessed needs.
For further information, please contact:
The Adjutant Illinois Veterans' Home - Chicago
4250 N. Oak Park Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60634
Phone: (773) 794-3763
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State Bill SB1975 - Disabled Vet Tax Exemption
This bill has passed both houses and has been sent to the Governor's Desk. As with any bill, the text is complicated, and there are lots of "ifs and buts", but in general, it provides for the disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption to be passed on to a surviving spouse. and Surviving Spouse. There are specific details on the eligibility for spouses.
There is also a clause that eliminates the annual filing for exemption for vets who are 100% and permanently disabled.
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House Bill 3967 - the Honoring Our PACT Act - Is Moving Ahead!
The bill will expand healthcare to 3.5 million veterans exposed to toxic substances during their time in service and acknowledge that exposure to burn pits and other toxic airborne hazards have a substantial impact on veteran health, amongst many other things. The bill has passed the House and is moving onto the Senate.
Rep. Underwood is an original co-sponsor of the bill which came out of the House Veterans Affairs Committee. See the message below for further details. Click to learn more details.
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PGA HOPE is the Illinois PGA Foundation’s flagship military program that introduces golf to Veterans to enhance their physical, mental, social and emotional well-being The program introduces the game of golf through a developmental six-to-eight week curriculum taught by PGA Professionals trained in adaptive golf and military cultural competency, These session are at no cost to the Veteran!
Contact Jim Nelson nelson-james@att.net to get notified when registration is available to sign up for a clinics.
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Clinic #1: Veterans Memorial GC/Spring
Homeless Veterans
Wednesdays, April 6-May 11, 4:00-5:30pm
Clinic #2: Veterans Memorial GC/Spring
All Veterans
Wednesdays, May 4-June 8, 5:30-7:00pm
Clinic #3: Pine Meadow GC/Spring
All Veterans
Thursdays, May 12-June 16, 5:00-6:30pm
Clinic #4: Harborside Int’l GC/Summer
All Veterans
Wednesdays, May 18-June 22, 4:30-6:00pm
Clinic #5: Cantigny Golf/Summer
Female Veterans
Tuesdays, June 21-August 2, 4:30-6:00pm (no class July 11)
Clinic #6: Veterans Memorial GC/Summer
After HOPE (Veterans who have previously participated)
Wednesdays, June 22-July 27, 11:00am-12:30pm
Clinic #7: Veterans Memorial GC/Fall
All Veterans
Wednesdays, September 4-October 12, 5:00-6:30pm
Veteran Play Day at Pine Meadows GC
One day Veterans only outing
Wednesday, July 6
Veteran Play Day at Veterans Memorial GC
One day Veterans only outing
Wednesday, October 5
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IAVA: Empowering
Post-9/11 Veterans
Who We Are - IAVA (Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America) is a community of 425,000+ members and growing. Veterans have paid their dues so membership is always FREE. Make your voice heard.
How We Help - Quick Reaction Force is IAVA’s one-stop-shop solution. We offer 24/7 free and confidential assistance to any veteran who needs it, no matter the challenge.
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund
Memorial Day Program
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Did you Know?
The VAC is managed by the Delegates appointed from each post of the VFW, American Legion, Marine Corps League and other veteran organization in Lake County. That means there is a board of over 40 members, appointed by the post members. That board is then managed by its Board of Trustees. Click here to review the Board members and the post delegates
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Tax planning – saving to prevent the unhappy surprise.
If you got hit with a big tax bill this year, Congratulations - maybe – you either had a successful investment year or weren't withholding enough to cover your annual taxes. In either case, you might want to plan better for next year.
- If you are still working, have your HR department increase your monthly withholding.
- If you are getting a pension or other 1099-R income, you can also have the issuing company increase the withholding amount on your monthly payments.
- If you have other types of investments where you receive a "Consolidated Statement" for taxes, work with the financial manager to determine how to best counter the capital gains and dividends that may appear - they are taxable at both the Federal and at the Illinois state level. But, if you know you'll be getting capital gains and dividends, you can have a bit more withheld from a different source (salary or 1099-R's) to cover the taxes.
- If you are receiving Required Minimum Distributions (in other words you are 72 or older), you could use those withdrawals to cover potential taxes.
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MAJ. GEN. MUKOYAMA JR. SPEAKS ON PTSD VS MORAL INJURY AT
VETS 4 VETERANS’ and BLUE FAMILIES(Benefit)
(Crystal Lake, IL) Family involvement and difficult conversations are the core of the Vets 4 Veterans’ and BLUE Families event on Saturday, June 11th hosted by American Legion Post 171. Veterans and their families are invited to “Start the Conversation” 9 am to 5 pm, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 300 Pathway Ct., Crystal Lake.
** Major General James H. Mukoyama Jr., a nationally recognized expert will speak on Unmasking the Truth about PTSD versus Moral Injury.
** Professional Speaker Ashley Jordan and her husband, Medevac Helicopter Pilot Aaron Kinney will present on Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS).
** Speakers from RUSH University Hospital Road Home, Veterans Path to Hope, and VA Lovell will present on PTSD as well as Suicide Prevention.
** Christy Lister of BLUE H.E.L.P. and Tiffany Wells, Mrs. Illinois will engage First Responders in conversation.
** BraveHearts and Veterans R & R will provide equine therapy demonstrations.
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We have our own Military Academy, right here in the city! On a tour of Bronzeville recently, our guide pointed out the Giles Armory, the home of the Chicago Military Academy.
The armory has been around since 1914 as the home of the "Fighting Eighth" - an all black Infantry regiment (and the successor unit designations including the 370th Infantry). Both the Armory and the Avenue it is on were named for Lt. George Giles who was the most senior officer in the regiment to be killed in WW I.
The Chicago Military Academy was formed in 1999 as part of the Chicago Public School system.
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Remembering Our Fallen - National Photographic Memorial on display in Arlington Heights |
Something very special is coming to Arlington Heights, May 12 to 15, 2022 – the Remembering Our Fallen national photographic memorial.
Hosted by the Knights of Columbus and the community of Arlington Heights, Remembering Our Fallen is a photographic tribute to 4,968 US military servicemembers who died in the service of our Nation from 9/11 to Aug 30, 2021.
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Fort Sheridan National Cemetery
If you missed the Open House concerning the future of the Ft. Sheridan National Cemetery, you can still view the proposed plans and submit comments at
until May 6, 2022
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Are you the spouse or surviving spouse of—or a child of—a Veteran with disabilities or a Veteran who has died? If you don’t qualify for TRICARE (the Department of Defense’s health care program for active-duty and retired service members and their families), you may be able to get health insurance through the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA). Through this program, we cover the cost of some of your health care services and supplies. This is called cost sharing. Find out if you qualify for CHAMPVA and how to apply.
Find out if you qualify and to file for your benefits by contacting the VAC at 847-377-3344.
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We (the VA) are the world's leading research and educational center of excellence on PTSD and traumatic stress.
PTSD is a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event, like combat, a natural disaster, a car accident, or sexual assault. It's normal to have upsetting memories, feel on edge, or have trouble sleeping after this type of event. If symptoms last more than a few months, it may be PTSD. The good news is that there are effective treatments.
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Don't let the Coroners put COVID-19 on Veterans’ death certificates instead of the underlying issues as the cause of death
If you have a veteran death to deal with, check to make sure that any service related underlying cause of death is properly documented on the death certificate. If Covid-19 is recorded as the immediate cause, and if the contributing service connected conditions are not listed on the death certificate, a surviving spouse may lose their Dependent Indemnity Compensation . See item 5 in RSO Notes for further details. However, if the death was also caused by Covid-19, the survivor should investigate and apply for the FEMA Covid burial expense assistance discussed in the article to the right
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Covid Test At Home?
At-home rapid tests are antigen tests, which use a different mechanism to detect infection. These tests can be processed in your home using a kit that looks similar to an at-home pregnancy test and gives results within 10-15 minutes. Antigen tests are fairly accurate, when someone is experiencing symptoms and their viral load is very high. However, when someone has a lower viral load, such as in someone without symptoms might get false negative test results.
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An Alternative Death Benefit
One of our readers pointed out to me that FEMA also offers a death benefit - IF the death is attributed to Covid-19.
Therefore, if you are dealing with a death caused by Covid-19 and there is no question about veteran survivor benefits, you should apply to FEMA for their death benefit. Here's an extract from the FEMA information.
Who is Eligible?
To be eligible for funeral expense assistance, you must meet these conditions:
- For deaths that occurred after May 16, 2020, the death certificate must indicate the death was attributed to COVID-19.
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For deaths that occurred from Jan. 20 to May 16, 2020, any death certificate that does not attribute the cause of death to COVID-19 must be accompanied by a signed statement listing COVID-19 as a cause or contributing cause of death.
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What is Whole Health?
Whole Health is VA’s cutting-edge approach to care that supports your health and well-being. Whole Health centers around what matters to you, not what is the matter with you. This means your health team will get to know you as a person, before working with you to develop a personalized health plan based on your values, needs, and goals.
Find out how you can #LiveWholeHealth from home through VA’s ongoing self-care blog series. This series highlights Whole Health resources—such as video sessions for yoga or meditation—that you can follow along at home to live healthier and happier.
OR, If you are interested in taking your own personal inventory, click here.
For more information about Whole Health at the James A Lovell FHCC, contact:
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In all the situations below, you can always contact the VAC (847-377-3344) directly for further assistance. If you are struggling with rent or mortgage payments with the elimination of pandemic forbearance programs, Call the VAC immediately!
- Rent or Mortgage payments or Emergency Housing
- Utility payments
- Food - Northern Illinois Food Bank - See Schedule or
- Midwest Veterans Closet (See the calendar below)Medical Care - Contact VAC when civilian benefits lost - Do not go to VA if not registered with them. Contact the VAC to get you registered.
- Most VA visits are currently by Video Conference
- Family problems - In Lake County, contact 211 for referral to proper resource.
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Call 211 for Social Services
in Lake County
Anyone in Lake County who needs help finding health and human service support can call 211 and get quickly connected to available resources. Lake County 211, provided by United Way of Lake County, is a free, confidential information and referral helpline that will enable Lake County residents to get the help they need 24 hours a day, regardless of the language they speak or where they live.
The 211 network also answers dozens of crisis hotlines, including the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Know Someone Who Can Use Veteran Benefit Assistance?
If you have a veteran parent or know someone who might be eligible for some kind of benefits for their service, we encourage you to mention the VAC to them. We can assist with many different issues:
- Aid and Attendance Assistance
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Survivor spousal benefits
- Burial arrangements
- Upgrading disability status
- Job skill preparation
- Referrals for services we cannot support.
If you or another veteran you know needs help, give us a call at 847-377-3344.
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Your Coin Helps Vets In Need Through the VAC Not For Profit
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Coins are $5.00 and you can pick one up when you come into the office, or you can send a check (make the check out to "Lake County VAC - Not-for-Profit - and mail to the address below) and we'll mail it to you. Mail check to:
Veterans Assistance Commission
501 North Route 21, Suite 106
Gurnee, IL 60031
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If you're wondering what the VAC and other veterans organizations are doing. |
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8th Annual Sporting Clays Event
Thursday July 7th 2022
“Shooting in the company of heroes”
McGraw Wildlife Foundation in East Dundee, IL
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7th Annual Swingin' for the Vets Event
Friday August 26th 2022
Have you played White Deer Run Yet?
White Deer Run Golf Club in Vernon Hills, IL
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7th annual Shoot For The Vets event
Saturday October 8th 2022
Support Our Veterans.
Illinois Largest Outdoor Shooting Facility.
Aurora Sportsman’s Club in Waterman, IL
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The Trickster Cultural Center is a registered nonprofit 501c3 Native American and community arts center that also serves Native American veterans and their needs. The center features contemporary Native American art (post-1960's) and augments its multicultural exhibits with featured speakers, panel discussions, school tours, and educator workshops.
VFW Post 2202 meets every 2nd Thursday of the month at 7pm at the Trickster Cultural Center. All are welcome to attend!
Contact Gina Roxas at ginar@tricksterculturalcenter.org
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805 McHenry Ave Ste D, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
815-321-HOPE (4673)
Food Pantry and Home Furnishings
Coming events
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The Job Market
At the risk of getting quickly overloaded, here are a few job opportunities that the editor has been contacted about recently.
IDES (Illinois Department of Employment Services)provides an extensive job opportunity notice periodically. If you don't receive it and are looking for a new opportunity, request to be added to the mailing list here: Lake County Job Center
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Midwest Veterans Closet
Mobile Food Pantry and Clothing
Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Food (Grocery Style selection)
Clothing, Housewares, and
LOTS of Furniture
2323 Green Bay Road, North Chicago, IL
847-354-2108
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Mundelein Park District
Healthy Minds Healthy Bodies
1401 N. Midlothian Rd, Mundelein, IL
Lake Zurich American Legion Post
51 Lions Drive
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Coffee and Donuts - Every Tuesday, 8:30 - 10:30 AM
Check for open operations since new Covid-19 rules
Chicagoland North Chapter, Team RWB
Contact David Christensen
Lots of events scattered around Lake County
Lake County Honor Flight Reunions
Meet 4th Saturday each month (Dec meet 3rd Saturday)
Lunch - Mission BBQ, Gurnee - Feb 18, 11:00
Breakfast Golden Corral, Gurnee - Mar 22, 2022 10:00
Animal Therapy for Veterans
Veterans and their families are invited to
Veterans’ Weekend at the SOUL Harbour Ranch, Barrington, IL
Last Sunday of each month.
TIME: 10:30am to Noon
WHERE: SOUL Harbour Ranch
22093 N. Countryside Lane, Barrington, IL 60010
RSVP: Jodie @ 855-408-SOUL (7685)
QUESTIONS: Contact veteran liaison
USAF Pilot, Lt. Colonel Gina Stramaglio 316-708-9788
Northern Illinois Food Bank
There are three types of resources within NIFB
Pre-register at the link and order from list of items - limited locations and times
See below for the Lake and McHenry locations and times
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A couple of Tidbits from our readers -
From our Friends at Mission BBQ - About the Lake Bluff Memorial:
The way the town tells it is we are the only town to ever kidnap a four-star general (MacArthur).
From recollection they knew he was driving by on a nearby road so they put up a false detour to route him through the town but actually opened it back up after his car came through. Then when he swung by the memorial they stopped him and asked him if he would dedicate it for the town and he agreed. They say his security team did not know where he was for several minutes.
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The joke: Why do they actually prefer non-swimmers in the Navy?
They defend their ship with a lot more enthusiasm.
The "real" story: I learned that in the days of the fur trade in the great white north, the Voyageurs, the French Canadiens, who transported the furs from where they were trapped to the Great Rendezvous (somewhat of a convention and trading affair with the businessmen from Montreal, who would buy the furs), would not be hired if they could swim, because the boats, loaded with the furs, would frequently capsize in the rivers, and if they could swim, they might be inclined to swim to safety instead of holding on to the furs and the boats.
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Contents From Our Previous Issue
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t Helps to Stay In Touch With the
James A. Lovell FHCC
To stay in touch with the James A. Lovell FHCC,
subscribe to the “Launch”, the Lovell Newsletter.
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Reminder about C&P Exams
What are C&P Exams? The C&P Exam (short for "Compensation and Pension") is an exam per-formed by a VA salaried or contracted physician to document the current severity of a condition that is being considered for VA Disability or for which you are currently being compensated. These exams are being conducted in person.
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Quick Links
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I blame my lack of observational skill on my age now, but I just noticed that there are a set of menu tabs on the #VetResources page of the weekly VA News (Vantage Point). These tabs have lots of information and are generally easy to follow. |
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Coping with Current Events in Ukraine
We understand the current events in Ukraine can cause a range of challenging emotions. If you're going through a difficult time, VA is here for you. Whether you want to speak to another Veteran who may be going through a similar situation or meet with a trained counselor, resources are available. You can call the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 (press 1) or text 838255, or visit a Vet Center near you.
- Transfer Your Unused Education Benefits
Since its launch in July 2021, more than 300,000 Veterans have used the VA mobile app for health and benefits. Discover some of the app’s great features.
With an estimated 6 million Vietnam Veterans currently living in the U.S. or abroad, VA remains dedicated to serving all Veterans of the Vietnam Era, along with their family members and caregivers.
Join VA as we gear up for National Volunteer Week, April 17 – 23, 2022. As part of National Volunteer Week, we are looking to leverage some of our country’s greatest assets –Veterans – to support “VetServe 2022,” a campaign to strengthen volunteer capacity across the Nation on April 21, 2022.
VA's Whole Health program is helping Veterans discover how meditation can help manage chronic pain. Whole Health means thinking about and approaching your health in a new way.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This month and year-round, VA works to raise awareness of its many resources and care options to help military sexual trauma (MST) survivors heal. No matter how long it’s been since the MST occurred, VA is here to support you.
Operation Gratitude and Challenge America are inviting Veteran artists to honor the service and sacrifice of active-duty service members, Veterans and first responders by participating in the National July 4th Veterans Art Competition. To learn more and to submit artwork, visit the link above and click “request to join.”
As of March 22, 2022, VA is reviewing and examining the current Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) eligibility criteria. Learn more about what Family Caregivers of Legacy Participants and Legacy Applicants can expect during this time.
VA's National Cemetery Administration and the non-profit Carry The Load have joined forces leading up to Memorial Day to honor Veterans and service members interred in national cemeteries across the country. Volunteers can “Carry The Load” for an American hero who is no longer with us. No donation is required to participate.
- Nine New Cancers Added to the Presumed Service-connected List Related to Particulate Matter
The Department of Veterans Affairs is adding nine rare respiratory cancers to the list of presumed service-connected disabilities due to military environmental exposures to fine particulate matter. (Applies to vets in
- Afghanistan, Djibouti, Syria or Uzbekistan during the Persian Gulf War, from September 19, 2001, to the present, or
- The Southwest Asia theater of operations from August 2, 1990, to the present.
- VA Seeks Input on Challenges to Veteran Voter Registration
Help VA best assist Veterans like you in registering to vote! As part of VA’s “whole health” approach to care, we believe that it is part of our duty to Veterans and their families to ensure that you are able to exercise the right to vote that you fought and served to protect. Click here to learn more and take the survey to share your voice.
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MOAA 3/29/22
The record-setting request would cover expanded caregiver benefits, capital improvements, and more.
Historic turnover could mean open positions at several agencies. Here’s how MOAA can help you land your next job.
This guidance will help you find the compelling reason behind your vision.
Scammers often target servicemembers, veterans, their families, and survivors. MOAA can help you stay safe.
MOAA 4/6/22
Know what steps to take if you find incorrect information or evidence of identity theft.
MOAA 4/13/22
These tools may benefit your entire family's financial future.
Learn how the Warrior Dog Foundation helps these four-legged veterans find a happy home after service.
MOAA 4/21/22
Expanded caregiving programs are just part of the puzzle. Find out what’s underway … and how your lawmakers can help.
Whether you’re seeking a new role with your current employer or considering a major change, MOAA’s career resources can help.
From managing a refund to making future tax calculations, these steps can get you closer to your financial goals.
MOAA 4/27/22
“Fraudsters are getting smarter, more deliberate, and more engaged. They’re getting better.”
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Here're some sample articles I found recently:
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There is far too much in the various issues of Military.Com to write or even extract from them. The trick is to find the pieces that are important to you. Therefore, we have provided a graphic that shows the various dropdown choices. As you will see, there is information on general news – with the choice to see the news for your own branch, service benefits, Job and transition support, military life and family issues. I get several versions, and then I’ll scan for titles that seem to be related to me. For example, I decided to try the the Veteran Jobs tab for Lake County. It provided over 400 postings for Lake County and Northern Cook County. See the dropdowns below. Then you can click on military.com to set up a subscription and select versions that you are interested in.
In addition, there are a wide assortment of resource links (including discounts for vets and families) to find other specific information. You might want to give the magazine a look. |
Below are the available hot links to some of the various VA Resources available. The actual hot links can be accessed at the bottom of the welcome kit . |
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How do you get "Veteran" on your driver's license?
Effective January 1, 2020, it will be easier to get "VETERAN" recorded on your driver's license. To get the “VETERAN” designation, veterans can bring their DD214 or other acceptable discharge document directly to a Secretary of State Driver Services facility.
If veterans choose to add the designation prior to their renewal date, they may obtain an updated driver’s license for $5 and an updated ID card for $10. Veterans over the age of 65 can obtain an updated state ID card at no cost.
A special note - If you are an older Vet and your DD214 was lost in the St. Louis fire in the early 1970's, you can obtain a "certificate" that replaces the DD214. However, for one vet we know, the DMV didn't accept that certificate.
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If you need a complete set of your military records
If you need a set of your military records for any reason, you can obtain them by faxing or mailing a request to the National Personnel Records Center. While they will accept a letter (if you get all the right information into it) it is best to use the standard form SF-180 to request it. You can download that form at Standard Form 180
Mail the completed form to:
National Personnel Records Center
1 Archives Drive
OR
Fax the form to 314-801-9195
If you need the records in emergency circumstances, contact our office (847-377-3344) and we can help you expedite the process.
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Deerfield - co-located with the Illinois Student Assistance Commission
Deerfield Facility
1755 Lake Cook Rd, Ste 1409
Deerfield, IL 60015-5209
847-948-6981 and 847-948-6982
Hours Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Palatine - located in the Palatine Township offices at:
721 S. Quentin Rd, Room 102
(847) 485-2772
Hours Monday -Thursday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Factual Accuracy and Disclaimer:
Accuracy is important to us. if you believe an error has been made, please email the Lake County Veterans Assistance Commission at veterans@lakecountyil.gov. Use of social media does not imply endorsement on the part of the VAC. Content on these sites is not edited for accuracy and may not necessarily reflect the views of the VAC.
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Have a good week,
Veterans Assistance Commission, Lake County
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