News from Congresswoman Kat Cammack

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October 2021 Veterans' Resources Newsletter

Dear Neighbor,

As fall sets in and we look toward the holiday season, I'm continually reminded of the service and sacrifice our veterans have made. This month, we're highlighting new caregiver resources, updates from the VA, and updates from Arlington National Cemetery. 

As always, we welcome your feedback about what you read here, and if there are any events or announcements you'd like to see featured, reach out to us by clicking here. You can also check our website for new updates on our Veterans' Services tab. And as always, if you're a veteran in FL-03 in need of assistance with any veterans-related issues, please call our Gainesville office at 352-505-0838.

With all that's happening this Congress, it is my greatest honor to represent you and hear from you about the issues that matter most. You can stay up to date with us here, on our website, and on TwitterFacebookInstagram, and YouTube.

In Liberty,

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Congresswoman Kat Cammack
Proudly Serving Florida's Third Congressional District
 

 
New VA Family And Caregiver Resources
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Veterans who served in Afghanistan may be experiencing a range of emotions related to the U.S withdrawal from the country, and their families and caregivers face challenges supporting them and may be experiencing their own range of emotions. VA has developed a list of family and caregiver resources, including call center information and community support available to assist during this critical time. You can view those resources by clicking the button below.
We've compiled a number of resources for veterans on our website here
VIEW RESOURCES HERE
 

Florida Veterans Nursing Homes

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The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs operates six skilled nursing facilities and one assisted living facility. All facilities are licensed by the Agency for Health Care Administration and inspected annually by AHCA and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The homes are supervised round the clock by registered and licensed nurses. The facilities are located in Lake City, Daytona Beach, Pasco County, Pembroke Pines, Panama City, Port Charlotte, St. Augustine, Port St. Lucie, and Orlando. Learn more about the facilities and eligibility here

 

Updates On Appeals & Claims Delays

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VA continues to process claims as expeditiously as possible. In addition to the implementation of the administration’s mandates for vaccines and expanded testing, VA, their exam providers, and NARA records staff are applying appropriate safeguards to ensure safety, while also working to expedite benefits decisions for veterans and their families. VA is committed to breaking this projected backlog and working to get veterans their benefits they have earned and deserve in a timely manner.

Read more here.

 

Burial Changes At Arlington National Cemetery

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In mid-September, the Secretary of the Army announced the opening of the 60-day public comment period for the proposed changes to eligibility criteria for burial at Arlington National Cemetery. This is the next step in the federal rule making process required to gather public input to proposed changes to the cemetery’s eligibility criteria.

The proposed rule will allow new changes to eligibility criteria which will keep the cemetery functioning as an active burial ground well into the future, defined as 150 years. The public comment period ends on November 16, 2020.

You can read more here.

 

Free Admission To National Parks

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Entrance fees for the National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and standard amenity recreation fees for the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sites are waived for current Military Service-members and their dependents, Veterans and Gold Star Families.

They now have free access to approximately 2,000 public locations spread out across more than 400 million acres of public lands, which host activities to fit any lifestyle, from serene to high octane, including hiking, fishing, paddling, biking, hunting, stargazing, camping, and much more. Interested veterans must present a Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC), Veteran ID card, or have a veterans designation on a state-issued driver's license.

Learn more here.

 
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