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Military Times
The Veterans Affairs Department will enforce new rules designed to help protect military and veteran homeowners from predatory lenders offering VA-backed refinance options.
The rules require loans guaranteed by VA to meet certain requirements designed to ensure the beneficiary isn't being scammed.
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The Associated Press via U.S. News & World Report
Leaders from more than 70 communities across the United States and Canada are expected to attend a conference in Detroit to discuss efforts to end chronic homelessness and homelessness among U.S. military veterans.
National nonprofit Community Solutions is hosting the June 26-27 event at Cobo Center. It's part of the Built for Zero campaign.
Community Solutions says Detroit is one of the cities participating in the campaign.
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Four month average turn around with the VA’s Pension with Aid and Attendance
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Military.com
The Next Level Veterans Initiative will help veterans get good, high-paying jobs with companies like Allison Transmission, Faurecia auto equipment, Honda, Subaru, Toyota or dozens of other employers from healthcare to high-tech.
The NextLevel Veterans Initiative has partnered with INvets.org, a regional economic growth public-private partnership that seeks to match employers desperately seeking employees with veterans who may not think of moving to Indiana for employment.
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By Lisa Mulcahy
 Trying to settle on an important work choice? We all know about the value of researching your options, making a pros and cons list, and talking over the details with objective and informed colleagues. However, employing an out-of-the-box and effective science-based trick might just be the ticket when it comes to clarifying your thoughts and options. Use one or more of these strategies to help yourself come to the correct conclusion.
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Providence Journal
Did you know that the time you spent in uniform from 1940 to 2001 can boost your wage record and, perhaps, your Social Security benefit? In an article written by Stan Hinden on the AARP website, he states that if veterans have qualifying military service during those years, they can receive credit for additional wages, ultimately raising their monthly Social Security payment.
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Purdue University via ScienceDaily
A new study shows how veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder may benefit physiologically from using service dogs. This study used a physiological marker to define the biobehavioral effects of service dogs on veterans with PTSD.
The study, led by the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, is the first published research to use a physiological marker to define the biobehavioral effects of service dogs on veterans with PTSD.
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By: Dorothy L. Tengler (commentary)
 Stress affects everyone. Whether it’s routine stress related to pressures at work, school or family, stress that occurs from a sudden negative change, such as job loss, divorce, illness or traumatic stress that occurs after a major accident, physical assault or natural disaster, our recovery depends on our coping skills. Recognizing the signs of stress, such as insomnia, increased alcohol consumption, anger, depression and low energy levels, is the first step in coping.
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Newsday
Doctors and other clinicians who treat veterans often miss links between certain maladies and a patient's prior military service — oversights that can hamper medical care and even cost patients money in the form of missed medical benefits.
That was the conclusion of veterans advocates who pointed to a host of medical maladies found to have possible links to military service, including cancers, Type 2 diabetes, Parkinson's disease and heart conditions.
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Dayton Daily News
An Alzheimer's Association Military Task Force has been formed to improve services for local military personnel, veterans and government civilians who may be supporting a family member or personally struggle with dementia-related disorders. Based upon research on dementia-related disorders, there appears to be a relationship between dementia and post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury.
The new community effort also will focus on helping caregivers associated with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and those they care for who are suffering or may be more likely to suffer from Alzheimer's and dementia.
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By Catherine Iste
 Similar to organizations, when leaders carve out a niche, they open themselves to new opportunities. As discussed in part one of this article, specializing allows us to further strengthen our skills, grow our expertise and refine our approach. It also reinforces our position within the organization and our marketplace. Here are three ways we can create our leadership niche.
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Entrepreneur
Being productive plays a huge role in your success. That's probably why people spend hours and hours scouring the internet for top-notch productivity tips, tricks and hacks.
While most of this advice can assist you in becoming more productive, there are plenty of myths out there as well. They may seem helpful, but these myths, such as these nine, can actually do more harm than good.
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Military Times
In an effort to promote public service and camaraderie among former servicemembers, advocates unveiled a new "Veteran's Creed" designed to provide a familiar mantra as they navigate civilian life.
The eight-point creed is backed by a host of well-known veterans groups — among them the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America and Wounded Warrior Project — and is set to be heavily promoted at events and conventions throughout the summer.
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Veterans Association of America wants to know ...
Has anyone attempted to assist you navigate the murky waters of suicide prevention?
- No, I haven't received any assistance of what I've been searching for
- Yes, there are several program that help veterans sustain themselves
- I'm still looking for answers, and finding it frustrating
- The programs that are available require too much information even as a veteran
- My city and state haven't given me much in the way of hope and inclusion as a veteran.
Click here to provide Veterans Association of America your answer.
We assess all answers with the utmost of care and consideration. Survey results revealed in next week's VAA Dispatch.
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'Housing / Employment' Results
In the previous issues of VAA Dispatch, we asked, "What opportunities have been provided you for housing and or employment since leaving the military?"
Here's how our readers responded:
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| | VAA RESOURCES — JOB SEARCH, GRANTS, RESEARCH |
 Get what you need with these resources available to veterans and family members.
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