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|  OEF/OIF Veterans Needed for Paid Research Help researchers learn more about Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD can affect veterans who have been in combat or experienced a life-threatening event. Symptoms include: feeling nervous and jumpy, difficulty sleeping, trouble remembering or concentrating, feeling irritable and easily angered, and experiencing unwanted thoughts about the trauma. Help us find better ways to diagnose and treat PTSD. Men and women, ages 20-60, with and without PTSD who served in Iraq or Afghanistan are needed. You will be reimbursed for your time. Mount Sinai School of Medicine IRB Approved From 1/11/12 to 4/19/12. Please call 718-741-4000 x 6246 to learn more details or go to www.mssm.edu | |
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| Veterans Returning From Service to Get Preference For Job Openings at Port of New York and New Jersey Apart from the physical disabilities and emotional readjustment process, another difficulty faced by troops returning to civilian life from service in Iraq or Afghanistan is America’s lingering high unemployment, said Albert Bucci, Director of the Veterans Services for the state Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.  Read the article (in PDF) | |
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| HUD, VA TO PROVIDE PERMANENT HOUSING AND SUPPORT TO THOUSANDS OF HOMELESS VETS Funding part of Obama Administration plan to end Veteran homelessness WASHINGTON – U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki announced today that HUD will provide $46.2 million to public housing agencies in all 50 states and the District of Columbia to supply permanent housing and case management for 6,790 homeless veterans in America. Read the press release (in PDF) | |
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| Brooklyn Treatment Court Veterans Mentoring Initiative The BTC Veterans Mentoring initiative is designed to provide support to veteran participants in their efforts to maintain sobriety, obtain VA benefits and complete their court mandate. The mentors for this initiative will be trained veterans of the armed services who volunteer their time to provide advice, personal experience and guidance to all BTC Veteran Participants. BTC Veterans Metoring Initiative (in PDF)BTC Veterans Metoring Description (in PDF)BTC Veterans Mentor Application (in PDF)Brooklyn Treatment Court Newsletter (in PDF) | |
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| VA's Mail-Order Pharmacy Program Recognized As a J.D. Power 2011 Customer Service Champion The Department of Veterans Affairs' mail-order pharmacy program has been recognized as a J.D. Power 2011 Customer Service Champion - one of only 40 entities in the United States to earn the distinction this year. Read the press release (in PDF) | |
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| PTSD Research Study Did you serve in the military during Operation Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom? Weill Cornell Medical College and University of Vermont College of Medicine are seeking adults for a study testing treatment for symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). There is no cost for participation. Download the flyer (in PDF) | |
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| VA Urges Veterans to Sign Up for Direct Deposits The Department of the Treasury announced a new rule that will extend the safety and convenience of electronic payments to millions of Americans and phase out paper checks for federal benefits by March 1, 2013. Officials at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) urge Veterans to sign up for electronic payment of their benefits. Download the flyer (in PDF) | |
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| Job Opportunities Brooklyn Navy YardsExecutive Administrative AssistantWordPress Website Developer / Graphic DesignDynamic Sales ExecutiveSecuritas - Security Officers | |
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| Veterans Affairs to Ease Claim Process for Disability The government is preparing to issue new rules that will make it substantially easier for veterans who have been found to have post-traumatic stress disorder to receive disability benefits, a change that could affect hundreds of thousands of veterans from the wars in Iraq, Afghanistan and Vietnam. Read more | |
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| Free Legal Clinics for Low-Income Veterans The City Bar Justice Center is hosting several Free Legal Clinics for Low-Income Veterans with VA benefits issues. Volunteer lawyers will be available to meet with you to evaluate and help you fill out your disability benefits application. Appointments are required. Learn more about the Clinics (in PDF) | |
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| Are you a homeless Veteran? The VA has founded a National Call Center for Veterans who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless, that provides free, 24/7 access to trained counselors. Call 1-877-4AID VET (1-877-424-3838) or Chat Live 24 hours a day, 7 days a week http://www1.va.gov/homeless/. | |
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| Social Security Helps Survivors of Fallen Military Service Members Families of fallen military service members bear significant burdens from the loss of their loved one. Lives are changed forever. Aside from the emotional devastation, the financial hardships placed on such families can be difficult. Often, if a death occurs, a two-income household must make do with one income. Social Security provides income for surviving families of military service members. Learn more (in PDF) | |
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 Determine Eligibility for Social Service Benefits Using ACCESS NYC, you can screen your family for over 20 City, State, and Federal health and human service benefit programs in seven languages. You can also learn how to apply, search for office locations and partially complete and print applications for some of the programs. Learn more |
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Help the Mayor’s Office of Veterans' Affairs Promote Veteran and Military Initiatives Throughout New York City The Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City raises money to promote the general welfare of the City's residents and aid civic improvements. The Fund supports the work of many City Agencies including Veterans assisted by the Mayor’s Office of Veterans’ Affairs, Education, Parks, Health, Transportation, and Cultural Affairs, and raises funds for many quality of life initiatives. Learn more |
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