Guide to Toxic Exposure for Veterans This guide provides information and resources for veterans who may have been exposed to toxic substances during their military service. Table of Contents Toxic Exposure Checklist The PACT Act Determining Exposure Important Deadlines for PACT Act Benefits Agent Orange: A Toxic Legacy Burn Pits: The New Agent Orange? Resources … Read more
The Endless War with Agent Orange Agent Orange is a term that is used to describe a series of odorless herbicides that were used by the U.S. military to destroy cover and food supply used by the Viet Cong for survival. Almost 20 million gallons of Agent Orange were sprayed in Vietnam, according to the … Read more
Overcoming Transportation Barriers I hang up the phone, unable to think of anyone else to call. Each person I had talked with said they were busy. Don’t they realize I can’t just hop on a bus or drive myself? Don t my friends care? I groan in frustration. My next treatment appointment is tomorrow, and … Read more
Filing VA Claims Can Feel Overwhelming YES! You can go online to the VA website and watch the videos, read the tutorials, and file a claim on your own. The good news is, you don’t have to! But, you first should ask yourself, “What am I going to file a claim for?” If you take a … Read more
Filing and Appealing VA Claims Can Feel Overwhelming The good news is, you don’t have to! You can go online to VA’s Index and watch the videos and read the tutorials and file a claim on your own. But, you first should ask yourself, “What am I going to file a claim for?” If you … Read more
Finding the Courage to Reach Out for Support Difficult experiences can be harder to cope with when it feels like no one, not even family or friends, understands what you went through. Connecting with other Veterans and reaching out for support can help to overcome isolation and increase enjoyment of life. Related Videos 5 Videos … Read more
Treating Numbness and Loss of Interest Some Veterans find that they feel numb and lose interest in things they used to enjoy. Others start to feel hopeless, which may lead to thoughts of suicide. By reaching out for support, these Veterans connected to resources for recovery, including counseling or the Veterans Crisis Line. Learn how … Read more
Overcoming Loss of Interest and Pleasure Some Veterans find that they feel numb and lose interest in things they used to enjoy. Others start to feel hopeless, which may lead to thoughts of suicide. By reaching out for support, these Veterans connected to resources for recovery, including counseling or the Veterans Crisis Line. Learn how … Read more
This page is under construction Type “Gay” in the search box at FindHelp.org Non-VA Local Help Know A Vet? presents this information and these national resource directories, not as a recommendation of any specific service or provider, but as a starting point for your own research. Please feel free to use the check sheets Before, … Read more
Resources for Veterans and Their Families When hunger strikes, it’s not just about the physical need for food. The emotional toll of feeling uncertain about the future can amplify every challenge. Ensuring you and your family have access to nutritious meals is a foundational step towards addressing other life challenges. Your local VSO, VA, Second … Read more
