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The Veterans and Military Service Committee engages NACo and its members to develop and highlight county best practices and policies to promote innovative programs, services and benefits for our nation’s military, veterans and their families.

The Veterans and Military Service Committee engages NACo and its members to develop and highlight county best practices and policies to promote innovative programs, services and benefits for our nation’s military, veterans and their families.

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2022-03-21

The Veterans and Military Service Committee engages NACo and its members to develop and highlight county best practices and policies to promote innovative programs, services and benefits for our nation’s military, veterans and their families.

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Senate passes historic bipartisan toxic exposure legislation

The bill, which amends legislation previously passed in the U.S. House, would provide $278 billion over the next ten years to expand U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs health care and disability benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxins during their military service.
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VA launches $20 million innovation challenge to reduce veteran suicide

On May 25, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced an opportunity for stakeholders across the country including counties to participate in Mission Daybreak — a $20 million grant challenge designed to help VA develop new suicide prevention strategies for veterans.
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VA establishes presumptive service connection for nine respiratory cancers

On April 25, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR) adding nine respiratory cancers to the list of illnesses presumed to be caused by exposure to burn pits during military service for certain veterans.
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VA shares implementation plan and locations of PAWS Act pilot program

On March 30, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published a Federal Register Notice on its plan for implementing a five-year pilot program required by the Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers for Veterans Therapy Act (PAWS Act), which aims to connect veterans with mental health treatment through work with service dogs.
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House introduces bill that would increase resources for veteran and military caregivers

On February 25, U.S. House Reps. Julia Brownley (D-Calif.) and Jack Bergman (R-Mich.) introduced the bipartisan Elizabeth Dole Home and Community Based Services for Veterans and Caregivers Act of 2022 (H.R. 6823) to provide critical investment in caregiver support at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

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Senate passes historic bipartisan toxic exposure legislation

VA launches $20 million innovation challenge to reduce veteran suicide

VA establishes presumptive service connection for nine respiratory cancers

VA shares implementation plan and locations of PAWS Act pilot program

House introduces bill that would increase resources for veteran and military caregivers

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