#VetResources is a weekly newsletter for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors.  VIEW/SHARE  EVENTS  WELCOME KIT  PODCAST     Claims Received by August 9 Eligible for 12 Months of Backdated Compensation There’s no deadline to apply for PACT Act benefits. But if you file your PACT Act claim—or quickly submit your intent to file—on or before August 9, 2023, you may receive benefits backdated to August 10, 2022, if approved. So don’t wait, apply today.  File a disability claim online Learn how to submit your intent to file LEARN MORE Upcoming Events VIEW ALL EVENTS   COMMUNITY Brick by Brick Esports Stream – Jul 19 9th Annual Gathering of American Indian Veterans – Jul 22 Hampton Veterans Job Fair – Jul 27 G.I. Jobs Virtual Job Fair – Jul 27 San Antonio Veterans Job Fair – Jul 27 Dept of Labor: Discussion on Black Veterans and Good Jobs – Jul 25 Dept of Labor: Discussion on Current Black Veteran Employment – Jul 27   PACT ACT EVENTS Altoona PACT Act Enrollment Fair – Jul 20 Charleston Summer VetFest – Jul 20 Dickson County PACT Act Summer VetFest – Jul 20 Rocky Mountain Regional VetFest – Jul 21 VA Pacific Islands VetFest – Jul 22 Oklahoma City PACT Act Resource Fair – Jul 22 Philadelphia PACT Act Carnival & Fair – Jul 22 Seeking Veterans in Need of Custom Adaptations, Specialized Assistive Devices The Quality of Life (QL+) Program is seeking Veterans with disabilities who would benefit from having custom specialized devices built for them to help with their active lifestyle or simply to enhance their everyday life. LEARN MORE Hear from Veterans about their experiences with a substance use disorder and how they faced the challenges with mental health support. Discounted Park Tickets on ShopVCS.com Veterans get exclusive discounts on admission to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Studios, SeaWorld and more. Sign up for ShopVCS.com to verify your Veteran status and access your theme park deals. Plus, enjoy savings on hotels, rental cars, live sports, concerts and more. Don’t book travel or entertainment without checking ShopVCS first! SEE YOUR VETERAN DEALS Call 1-800-MyVA411 to report harassment or sexual assault at VA ‘Reflecting Back’ – Military Memories Competition. Your Chance to Win $250! “In what ways has serving in the military influenced the way you have approached your subsequent life and career?” Last month’s $250 & $50 winners View all entries Veterans Can Now File Supplemental Claims Online Veterans can now file supplemental claims online at VA.gov. Filing a supplemental claim is an option for Veterans who disagree with a previously denied claim decision regarding disability compensation or pension benefits.  LEARN MORE 10 Podcasts for Veterans Check out this list of 10 podcasts that focus on Veterans’ issues. Do you have a favorite Veteran podcast or radio show? Click the link and leave your recommendations in the comments section of the article. READ MORE Writing as Therapy for Veterans…and Survivors Veteran Jobs Technology & Engineering Sr Network Engineer (Santa Monica, CA) MorphGroup – FMV/Imagery Analyst, TS/SCI Required (NC) Agriculture & Technical Jobs Service Technician I (Mequon, WI)  Industrial Maintenance Technician (Nashville, TN) Supply Chain Manager (Florence, KY) Social Services & Medical County of Hawaii – Police Officer I Recruit (HI) Brown County – Correctional Officer (WI) Administrative Specialist (US Army TAP) (Fort Novosel, AL; Fort Carson, CO; Fort Moore, GA) Career Counselor (US Army TAP) (Fort Carson,CO; Fort Meade MD; Fort Moore, GA; Fort Stewart, GA; Fort Shafter, HI) Career Counselor SFAC (US Army TAP) (Fort Moore, GA; Walter Reed NMMC/NSA Bethesda, MD; Schofield Barracks, HI) Education Counselor (US Army TAP) (Fort Carson,CO; JB Langley-Eustis, VA; Schofield Barracks, HI) Financial Counselor (US Army TAP) (Fort Moore, GA) MRI Tech (Denver CO) Installation Liaison Officer (US Army TAP) (Fort Carson, CO)