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Sports from Home: Two Virtual Events
National Disabled Veterans TEE Tournament – from Home!
The National Disabled Veterans TEE (Train, Expose, Experience) Tournament, September 14-18, promotes Veterans’ rehabilitation with instructions in adaptive golf. Watch the #TEEatHOME Kickoff Video, and follow participants at #TEEatHome all week.
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National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic – from Home!
At the National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic at Home, September 20-25, Veterans can learn from the pros about sailing, surfing, kayaking, cycling (hand and tandem) and adaptive fitness foundations.
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Veterans Report Better Experience at VA than Community Care in Several Areas
All C&P Exam Locations Now Open
VA has resumed in-person Compensation & Pension (C&P) exams at all VA facilities. Specific safety requirements are still in place for Veterans’ health. While specialty exams are only performed when it is safe, certain areas have allowed removal of personal protective equipment (PPE) in order to complete the appointment.
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