VA Will Now Let You Go to Civilian Urgent Care Doctors

Article Title: VA Will Now Let You Go to Civilian Urgent Care Doctors

Snippet of Article: "... Under this new expanded program, veterans are eligible to get limited urgent care from civilian doctors regardless of how close they are to a VA facility. If you are enrolled in the VA health care system and have received VA medical care within the last 24 months, you should be eligible for this program. However, you should contact your local VA medical facility before visiting a civilian urgent care provider..."

Article Source: www.military.com

Thousands of disabled veterans may get refunds of VA home loan fees

Article Title: Thousands of disabled veterans may get refunds of VA home loan fees

Snippet of Article: "... You may be entitled to a refund of the VA funding fee, if you had a disability compensation claim pending at the time of loan closing and were later awarded service connected disability compensation..."

Article Source: www.militarytimes.com

Air Force: Beard and turban approved for Sikh airman

Article Title: Beard and turban approved for Sikh airman

Snippet of Article: "... the Air Force has granted a Sikh airman permission to wear a turban, beard and long hair, following the practices of his faith..."

Article Source: www.airforcetimes.com

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