If you're a Veteran who lost your job due to the COVID-19 pandemic, VA may have a solution for you. The Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program (VRRAP) offers education and training for a variety of high-demand jobs so you can get back to work.

Qualifying Veterans can receive up to 12 months of tuition and fees along with a monthly housing allowance.

To be eligible for VRRAP, you must be between 22 and 66 years of age, unemployed due to COVID-19, able to work, and not eligible for education or unemployment benefits.

VA News releases to review:

VA stands up commission to recommend new Under Secretary for Benefits - Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough approved the establishment of a commission on July 19, to identify candidates to lead and manage the Veterans Benefits Administration in the position of Under Secretary for Benefits. (7/19/22)

VA launches improved Access to Care website - Based on Veteran feedback and VA Secretary Denis McDonough’s commitment to ensuring timely access to care, the Department of Veterans Affairs launched an improved Access to Care website that now offers a simplified, user-friendly experience to make it easier for Veterans to make informed decisions as they plan their health care appointments. (7/19/22)

New Veterans Crisis Line phone number - Effective July 16, Veterans have the option to Dial 988 then Press 1 to connect with caring, qualified responders for 24/7 crisis support. (7/18/22)

Sincerely,

Attached is the News Release announcing the new Access to Care (ATC) website. This new and improved sit is a resource of valuable, care access information for our Veterans and their caregivers. Frequently Asked Questions are available on the ATC website.

As Secretary McDonough shared previously, we have been listening to and learning from Veterans, caregivers, Veteran service organizations, oversight authorities, and Congress about their experiences with AccesstoCare.VA.gov.

While there is no perfect way to measure wait times in aggregate, we are making changes that represent a meaningful improvement in how this information is presented to Veterans on this website. In addition to updating the wait time calculations, website updates will also provide Veterans more relevant information, including:

• Veteran experience data

Partners and Collaborators!

Check out the data!

BWF_2022_LPSAT_VeteransNeeds_v5 (bobwoodrufffoundation.org)

Sincerely,