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To qualify for participation in the Veterans online shopping benefit, you must be a Veteran of the United States Armed Forces with a discharge status of "honorable" or "general under
honorable conditions." Examples of acceptable paperwork include (but are not limited to): DD214 (Member Copies 2-8), DD215 (with corrected discharge status), NGB-22 or DD256/257. Paperwork
cannot be redacted in any way, including but not limited to: crossing sections out, covering them with liquid eraser or filling them with dark ink; overlapping and/or folding copies
where the full page is not visible or readable; and/or removing sections, whether by cutting them out or otherwise removing them from the document.
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Veterans Canteen Service (VCS)
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was established by law to provide comfort and well-being to America’s Veterans. VCS retail stores, cafés and coffee shops are located across the country serving those who have served
our country. The VCS located at the VA Medical Center in Portland, Oregon is seeking part-time Food Service Workers <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Frecruit.hirebridge.com%2Fv3%2FJob
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quality service to our nation's veterans. Begin your career with VCS and enjoy great benefits, including paid federal holidays, excellent insurance, federal retirement, childcare subsidies,
and more! VCS has comprehensive training programs that will help you advance in your career, as you deliver on the mission of offering merchandise and services that provide for the
comfort, health, and well-being to America's Veterans.
VCS is proud to offer Veterans enrolled in VA healthcare, their families and VA employees exclusive shopping benefits online at https://shopvcs.va.gov/ <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%
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name-brand products at discounted pricing exclusively to Veterans, their families, caregivers, and VA employees inclouding;
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VCS is honored to give back to the VA community through many programs established for the health and well-being of our nation’s heroes. Revenues generated from VCS are used to support
a variety of programs, such as VA’s Rehabilitation Games, Fisher Houses, Poly-Trauma Centers for OIF/OEF/OND Veterans, disaster relief efforts, Substance Abuse Cessation, VA’s Homelessness
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Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)
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John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019. Follow these easy steps to verify Commissary eligibility before you shop:
1. Examine your Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC), it must show either:
* Service connected
* Medal of Honor
* Purple Heart recipient status
* Former prisoner of war (POW)
NOTE: Ensure that the expiration date is current
Eligible Veterans who do not have a VHIC, as well as eligible caregivers, will still need to provide a copy of their VA-issued caregiver patronage letter, VA-issued service-connected
disability letter, or VA Health Eligibility Center Form H623A to show eligibility at the commissary.
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2. Update if Necessary: If any condition is not met, contact VA Healthcare at 1-877-222-8387 to request an updated card.
3. Check Local Requirements: Verify entry requirements with your local installation.
Eligible disabled veterans and their caregivers should go to their installation visitor center to enroll for recurring access. There, they must perform the following actions to gain
installation access:
* Present an acceptable credential (VHIC, REAL ID or VA-issued credentials as referenced above) to establish identity
* Submit to an on-the-spot criminal record and terrorism check
* Go through an electronic verification process to confirm on-installation benefits eligibility. If the reason for the base visit is for health care, and the DOD installation doesn’t
have a commissary, exchange, or authorized MWR service, then the visitor must provide proof of their appointment.
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Once visitors enroll their VHIC or REAL ID for recurring access, they will be able to go directly to the installation gate and present the same credentials to gain access for future
visits. Enrollment is typically valid for one to three years, or one year after the last installation visit. If a patron’s VHIC or REAL ID expires, they must reenroll with their new
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About VISN 20 and NW MIRECC
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VA Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 20 serves Alaska, Washington, Oregon, most of Idaho, and one county each in Montana and California. Operating across three time zones over
817,417 square miles, VISN 20 is home to 273 federally recognized American Indian and Alaskan Native tribes. Spanning 23% of US land mass, VISN 20 is the largest geographic region of
VA. NW MIRECC brings together complementary research, education, and clinical programs from VA Puget Sound (VAPSHCS) and the VA Portland Health Care System (VAPORHCS). The collaborative
approach to mental health research, education and treatment has had a profound impact on the lives of Veterans.
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to improve the quality of life and function of Veterans by developing, evaluating, and promoting the implementation of effective treatments for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
and its complex comorbidities. PTSD comorbidities include the behavioral consequences of repetitive blast mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI), Substance Use Disorder (SUD), chronic pain
(in particular, post-concussive headaches), cognitive impairment, and increased risk for neurodegenerative disorders (chronic traumatic encephalopathy [CTE] and Alzheimer’s disease
[AD]). VA MIRECC's provide for the improvement of the provision of health-care services and related counseling services to eligible veterans suffering from mental illness (especially
mental illness related to service-related conditions) through—
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* the conduct of research (including research on improving mental health service facilities of the Department and on improving the delivery of mental health services by the Department);
* the education and training of health care personnel of the Department; and
* the development of improved models and systems for the furnishing of mental health services by the Department.
As part of the VISN 20 NW MIRECC mission to enhance access to mental health expertise, the NW MIRECC collaborates and consults with other MIRECCs and Centers of Excellence, as well as
with other VA, Department of Defense (DoD), Federal, State departments of Veterans Affairs, community agencies, and experts. The close geographic proximity (40 miles) of DoD Joint Base
Lewis-McChord/Madigan Army Medical Center to VAPSHCS has provided an exciting opportunity to develop innovative and productive research, education, and clinical care collaborations
with DoD personnel that address PTSD and its associated conditions in their early stages in active-duty Servicemembers.
VA ranks as one of the nation's leaders in health research. Every year, thousands of research studies are conducted at VA medical centers, outpatient clinics, and nursing homes. For
example, the VA has:
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* Developed artificial limbs that allow amputees to have more independence and better quality of life
* Invented the cardiac pacemaker
* Performed the first successful liver transplantation
* Developed the nicotine patch to help people stop smoking
* Played a major role in the development of the CT/CAT scan to view the inside of the body
* Tested new drugs and treatments for diseases such as AIDS, Diabetes, Alzheimer's and Osteoporosis
NW MIRECC research studies significantly contribute to advancements in our understanding of medical problems that lead to health improvements for Veterans and civilians alike. Research
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Use of these Materials and Finding VA Health Care
Please note that the health care information provided in these materials is for educational purposes only. It does not replace the role of a medical practitioner for advice on care and
treatment. If you are looking for professional medical care, find your local VA healthcare center by using the VA Facilities Locator & Directory <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.
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are also for educational purposes only. It does not replace the role of a financial advisor for advice on savings and investments. Investing in your future means saving for retirement,
college or a rainy day fund. If you're working with an investment professional, or someone is trying to sell you an investment, check them out before handing over your hard-earned money
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VA Portland Health Care System (VAPORHCS)
Mail Stop: P3MIRECC
3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Road
Portland, OR 97239
Vet Centers are community-based counseling centers <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.vetcenter.va.gov%2F/1/01000196ef80db91-29d34c9b-f2a6-4045-bba9-699c399e3935-000000/OYJX-PVBSEvs
hegiYwrPCPekFLVq1KzO6TYwKMHyFm4=406> that provide a wide range of social and psychological services, including professional readjustment counseling to eligible Veterans, active-duty
Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force, and Space Force service members, including National Guard and Reserve components, and their families. Vet Center Call Center 1-877-927-8387
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cQYaY1VU2yBCMncjM37dIkadOje7MwRtK5acw=406> is an around the clock confidential call center where Veterans, service members and their families can talk about their military experience
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