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There is help for veterans and military members during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Federal and state officials have released a consolidated list of resources which includes a suicide prevention and crisis resources phone number.
It also outlines who to reach out to at the state and local levels for other resources.
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Military.com
In reaction to the national emergency caused by the novel coronavirus, President Donald Trump has directed the Department of Veterans Affairs to stop withholding payments or benefits from veterans who have a debt with the agency.
In his April 2 news conference detailing the nation's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Trump announced that he had directed VA Secretary Robert Wilkie to suspend collections from veterans.
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Military Times
President Donald Trump said he will direct the Department of Veterans Affairs to postpone all debt collections and extend deadlines for benefits applications where possible in an effort to lessen the financial impact of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic on veterans and their families. Trump said he has instructed VA Secretary Robert Wilkie to use "any authority at his disposal" to deal with the benefits and collections issues. VA officials did not provide any immediate comment on the White House decision.
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By Lark Gould
 Surviving the coronavirus is currently top of mind for the American public. There are many likely scenarios possible within the possible epidemiological trajectories of COVID-19 and the economic response to this crisis will also develop over the next few months, bringing a new set of struggles to consider. The Conference Board, a New York-based think tank on the economy and public policy, has developed three scenarios for the development of the U.S. economy through the remainder of the year.
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NECN
The National Guard has been deployed to help care for veterans who are at high risk for contracting COVID-19.
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Military.com
Congress recently passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which includes a $1,200 stimulus check for eligible taxpayers whose income falls under the eligibility threshold. The income eligibility limit is based on your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) from your 2019 tax return, or your 2018 tax return if you have not yet filed your taxes.
But what if your income level is low enough that you don't have to file a tax return? Or what if your sole source of income is non-taxable, such as VA Disability Compensation?
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Military.com
As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread across the globe, some U.S. states are taking action to help out veterans who are being hurt by the outbreak's economic impact. While all states offer special benefits to veterans ranging from free fishing licenses to home loans and free college, two have recently announced new and expanded cash relief programs for their veterans.
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Military Times
Veterans Affairs leaders made public their emergency response plan to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, warning that the outbreak "could last 18 months or longer" and that nearly one-third of its workforce may be sidelined by the illness. The document comes as the number of infected patients within the VA system continues to climb steadily, similar to national trends.
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TRICARE
As the Military Health System responds to meet the health care demands of COVID-19, it's important to stay informed. TRICARE can help you separate rumors from truth. Here are a few COVID-19 myths and facts.
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'Stress Levels' Results
In the March 31 issue of VAA Dispatch, we asked, "At what level are you experiencing higher emotional response to the COVID19 crisis?"
Here's how readers responded:
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