Sawyer County Veterans Service Office

05/14/2026

05/14/2026

Veterans Health - RESHARE!

🖐🏻Relief at your fingertips🖐🏻
Neck and head pain are a common issue that arises with technology use, but, there is relief! When you’re feeling pain, you can use your fingertips with acupressure.

READ MORE:➡ https://news.va.gov/144990/live-whole-health-304-relief-at-your-fingertips/

05/14/2026

VA Office of Rural Engagement Newsletter

⭐🚨VA moves to speed delivery of survivors’ benefits🚨⭐
VA recently announced a new regulation that will lead to faster decisions and quicker payments for certain types of survivors’ claims. With this change, effective Feb. 23, VA will pay the higher of the two benefits, which is generally DIC—without delaying the process to develop the lesser benefit.

Read more about the updated regulation:➡

VA recently announced a new regulation that will lead to faster decisions and quicker payments for certain types of survivors’ claims.

05/13/2026

Many of our veterans utilize a CPAP Machine... This one is for you! 👇

⚕When you need CPAP supplies⚕
If you use a CPAP or BPAP machine, it’s important to regularly replace certain parts to keep it working properly.

Learn how VA makes it easy to order supplies online:➡

It’s easy to order CPAP supplies from VA online, by phone, or by mail. Learn how and when to order CPAP supplies so you can keep breathing easily.

05/13/2026

VA Office of Rural Engagement Newsletter

🚨VA Homeless Programs brings comprehensive care directly to formerly homeless Veterans’ new front doors.🚨
For Veterans exiting homelessness, the transition into housing can bring additional and unique challenges. Many move in without furniture or basic household supplies and are continuing to navigate the physical, emotional and social challenges stemming from prolonged housing instability. The VA works to ensure no Veteran is left to unpack their new reality alone.

READ MORE:➡

VA brings comprehensive care directly to formerly homeless Veterans’ new front doors.

05/12/2026

My HealtheVet

💊Do you know your medicines?💊
Taking medicines incorrectly can harm your health. Review these tips to ensure your treatment is safe and effective. Read the Veterans Health Library guide to know your medicines.

READ HERE:➡

05/12/2026

🔹Are You Eligible for VA Burial Benefits?🔹
If you are considering a VA national cemetery, you can apply now to confirm your eligibility. The online pre-need application takes less than 10 minutes.

Complete Your Pre-need Burial Eligibility Application Now:➡

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05/11/2026

Plan Today. Honor Forever. ⭐💙
A Veteran's burial decision is personal. Burial in a State or National Cemetery can ensure that a veteran receives all the benefits they're eligible for and potentially save them and their family thousands of dollars.

05/11/2026

We've been sharing quite a bit about VA Burial and Memorial Benefits. If you'd like to learn more, please click the link to subscribe to the BURIAL AND MEMORIAL BENEFITS FOR VETERANS AND FAMILIES EMAIL to receive messages directly from the VA National Cemetery Administration. They send focused VA burial benefits information and links to helpful resources.

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05/10/2026

📺Video from VA's YouTube Channel 📺

In this episode of Aging Strong with VA, Deputy Secretary Paul R. Lawrence, PhD, discusses Homemaker and Home Health Aide Services. He breaks down how some Veterans need help with daily activities to remain independent at home. And how this VA program provides personal care assistance while also supporting caregivers and ensuring services are delivered safely based on medical need. He'll walk you through how this program works and how it helps Veterans continue living safely and independently in their own homes.

WATCH THE EPISODE HERE:➡

In this episode of Aging Strong with VA, Deputy Secretary Paul R. Lawrence, PhD, discusses Homemaker and Home Health Aide Services. He breaks down how some V...

05/10/2026

📜Your Story, Your Legacy📜
You can now tell your own story before you pass away through Veterans Legacy Memorial’s (VLM) “Your Story, Your Legacy” feature. You can privately submit images, autobiographies, written tributes, military and life milestones, and historical documents. After passing away, the content you entered will become public and appear on the VLM website, the largest online memorial site dedicated to America’s Veterans.

To get access to the “Your Story, Your Legacy” page, you first need to submit a VA pre-need burial eligibility application online. Once approved, you will receive an email to set up your personal VLM page.

Watch this short video to learn more:➡ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1QWvsCn7I0

Call Nicole at 715-634-2770 Ext 2 to set up an appointment to discuss burial benefit eligibility.

Every Veteran has a story. Now there's a place to preserve it. VLM Living Veterans - Your Story, Your Legacy. Visit the VA Veterans Legacy Memorial: va.gov/r...