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• Compensated Work Therapy

  Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) is a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) vocational rehabilitation program that endeavors to match and support work ready veterans. Read More

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  U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

• Coronavirus FAQs: What Veterans need to know

  Use these online tools and frequently asked questions (FAQs) for routine or non-urgent questions about navigating the Coronavirus pandemic as a veteran. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

• Feds Hire Vets

  This site contains information for job seeking veterans, veterans currently employed by the Federal Government, and Federal human resources specialists. Read More

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  U.S. Office of Personnel Management

• Military and Veteran Legal Resource Guide

  This guide is intended to help inform veterans, military personnel, and their families about the legal rights and protections that may be available to them because of their service. Read More

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  Washington State Attorney General

• NVLSP Fact Sheet on CARES Act for Veterans

  The National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP) created a fact sheet to answer veterans’ most common questions about the benefits and relief available under the federal CARES Act. Content Detail

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  National Veterans Legal Services Program

• Understanding Your Employment Rights Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): A Guide for Veterans

  This guide is answers questions you may have about your rights as an injured veteran, now that you have left the service and are returning to a civilian job or seeking a new job. It also explains the kinds of adjustments (called reasonable accommodations) that may help you be successful in the workplace. Read More

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  EEOC

• VA Extends Financial, Benefits and Claims Relief to Veterans During COVID-19

  The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced, April 3, a number of actions to provide Veterans with financial, benefits and claims help amid VA's COVID-19 response. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

• Veterans Preference Advisor

  The Veterans' Preference Advisor allows Veterans to examine the preferences for which they might be entitled with regard to Federal jobs. This Advisor was developed by the Veterans' Employment and Training Service. Read More

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  U.S. Department of Labor

• Virtual C&P Examination Alternatives During the COVID-19 Pandemic

  The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) is providing information about utilizing alternatives to in-person Compensation and Pension (C&P) examinations during the COVID-19 pandemic to support social distancing and the safety and health of Veterans and clinicians. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

• Your Rights under USERRA the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act

  This information is for military who have to leave their jobs to help with a disaster. Read More

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  U.S. Department of Labor