Bureau of Veterans' Service State of Maine Press Releases

• Published on August 14, 2018 - 12:43 GMT

  

  Military OneSource is now available to Veterans and their families for a full year after separating from the military

  The following is U.S. Department of Defense press release dated Aug. 13, 2018. The Department of Defense announced today it will extend eligibility for Military OneSource benefits from the current 180 days to 365 days after separation or retirement from …

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• Published on August 10, 2018 - 16:09 GMT

  

  Veterans can now update their contact information online

  Moving? Taking an extended vacation? New phone number? Simply want VA to reach you at a different address? Whatever the reason may be, VA just made updating your contact information much easier. First, Login to VA.gov Login to VA.gov Click on your name at …

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• Published on August 10, 2018 - 08:00 GMT

  

  VA soliciting bids for new veterans clinic in Portland or South Portland

  The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning to build a large clinic in Portland so veterans in southern Maine can get a wide array of medical services closer to home. The VA has issued a request for proposals, looking for a developer of what would be a …

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• Published on August 9, 2018 - 00:00 GMT

  Pingree Welcomes Wounded Warrior Fellow to Portland Office

  Pingree Welcomes Wounded Warrior Fellow to Portland Office PORTLAND, MAINE – Today, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) announced that Omar Andrews, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, will join her Portland office through a two-year Wounded Warrior …

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• Published on July 28, 2018 - 21:48 GMT

  

  State cemetery for veterans may offer green burials

  AUGUSTA — The iconic image of a veterans’ cemetery, which can be seen from Normandy to Arlington, has white headstones aligned with military precision in perfect rows in a carefully groomed setting, a place of honor meant to last the ages. That picture is, …

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• Published on July 23, 2018 - 12:54 GMT

  

  Veterans using My HealtheVet to manage appointments

  Veterans at many participating VA facilities are using VA Online Scheduling to make, request or cancel appointments.  Have you tried it yet? VA Online Scheduling first became available to Veterans last year. It launched at a limited number of VA facilities …

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• Published on July 18, 2018 - 13:44 GMT

  

  Possible tax refund for veterans

  You may be owed a tax refund. The IRS is advising veterans who received disability severance payments after Jan. 17, 1991, (and included that payment as income), they should file Form 1040X to claim a credit or refund. Veterans may claim a standard refund …

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• Published on July 12, 2018 - 10:39 GMT

  

  Veterans owed refunds for over payments attributable to disability severance payments should file amended returns to claim tax ...

  The Internal Revenue Service is advising certain Veterans who received disability severance payments after Jan. 17, 1991, and included that payment as income, that they should file Form 1040X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, to claim a credit or …

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• Published on June 26, 2018 - 14:00 GMT

  

  VA now reminds Veterans of their appointments by text

  To increase access to health care for all Veterans, VA has created VEText, an interactive mobile solution to remind Veterans of upcoming appointments via text messaging. More than 9 million VA health care appointments are missed each year. VEText has sent …

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• Published on June 22, 2018 - 11:58 GMT

  

  Understanding the link between PTSD and substance use disorders in Veterans

  PTSD can occur in any individual who has experienced a traumatic event, whether it be through combat, physical or sexual assault, natural disaster or childhood abuse. A Veteran may be diagnosed with PTSD when they’ve been exposed to a traumatic event such …

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• Published on June 20, 2018 - 21:50 GMT

  

  Vets can get in Maine State Museum free

  AUGUSTA — The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services announced that starting July 1, Maine veterans may access the Maine State Museum in Augusta free of charge upon showing their Maine Resident Lifetime Veteran Park Pass. While the current $3 admission fee may …

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• Published on June 14, 2018 - 14:00 GMT

  

  Veteran victims of military sexual trauma helped with telehealth technology

  The VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System is expanding therapy services to victims of military sexual trauma by using some of the latest advancements in telehealth technology. In an effort to assist those unable to travel for face-to-face MST counseling …

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• Published on June 13, 2018 - 08:00 GMT

  

  View from Away: The challenges faced by veteran women

  Last year our state decided to designate June 12 as a special day to pay tribute to a group of veterans too often overlooked: Women. It should be no secret that women play an integral role in our nation’s armed forces. So we are delighted at the …

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• Published on June 11, 2018 - 18:08 GMT

  

  Make owning a home a reality with a VA home loan

  If you didn’t have to worry about a down payment, what would your dream home look like? From first time homebuyers to seasoned homeowners, Veterans of all ages may qualify for a VA home loan, a benefit that can be reused. Learn more during a Facebook Live …

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• Published on May 30, 2018 - 15:55 GMT

  

  Burn Pit Registry – Veteran participation contributes to important research efforts

  Researchers may have found a possible link between blast exposure during military service and difficulty breathing and-or decreased exercise stamina among Burn Pit Registry participants. Researchers previously had found links between smoke and particulate …

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• Published on May 29, 2018 - 14:00 GMT

  

  Three signs of good PTSD care for Veterans

  As a Veteran with PTSD, you deserve the best treatment available. Whether you are seen at VA, in a Vet Center, or by a community provider, you need to feel sure that your care is working for you. If you are happy with your care, if your symptoms are …

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• Published on May 29, 2018 - 11:33 GMT

  

  Maine veterans take leap to combat PTSD

  Maine veterans take leap to combat PTSD Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Updated: 7:33 AM EDT May 29, 2018 Hide Transcript Show Transcript WEBVTT IT IS EVERYONE’S AC’S TURNING ON. A LITTLE ADRENALINE THERAPY FOR SOME VETERANS IN …

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• Published on May 28, 2018 - 08:10 GMT

  

  Wall of Faces will keep memory of Vietnam alive

  For the people who were there, who either served overseas or experienced the tumult stateside, it probably still seems like yesterday. But just like World War II, and World War I before it, the Vietnam War will someday soon fade into history. Among the …

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• Published on May 25, 2018 - 16:07 GMT

  

  Memorial Day: honoring Veterans’ Legacy

  Memorial Day is a special day, a truly American holiday. It is the day we remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the service of this republic. We have a holiday to honor all Veterans, Veterans Day; and we have a holiday to honor those currently …

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• Published on May 24, 2018 - 11:48 GMT

  

  Join upcoming Twitter chat for information about VA’s innovative health care tools for Veterans and caregivers

  The Veterans Health Administration’s Office of Connected Care and the American Legion will host a live Twitter Chat at 1 p.m. EDT on June 7 to talk about VA’s connected health care technologies. Come learn about the many connected health care tools VA …

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