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Veterans Crisis Line: How it Works to Keep Vets and Troops Alive

The Veterans Crisis Line offers free, confidential support for Veterans and family members in crisis. Learn how the call center works day and night to connect Vets with support and resources.

Statement by Secretary Shinseki on the Passing of Senator Daniel Inouye

"Senator Daniel K. Inouye stood among the 'greatest' of our 'Greatest Generation.' Recipient of the Medal of Honor, our Nation's highest award for valor; distinguished service as a long-serving member of the U.S. Senate; and role model to generations of Americans of Asian-Pacific Islander heritage, especially those growing up in his beloved Hawai'i, Senator Inouye made public service a noble and honorable calling.
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VA's National Director for Homeless Programs Wins Award

Lisa M. Pape, the national director, Veterans Health Administration (VHA) homeless programs within the Department of Veterans Affairs, has been named recipient of the 2012 Knee – Wittman Award for outstanding achievement in health and mental health policy.
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Report Reveals Further Reduction in Veterans Homelessness

VA announced that a new national report shows that homelessness among Veterans has been reduced by approximately 7 percent between January 2011 and January 2012. The decline keeps the Obama Administration on track to meet the goal of ending Veteran homelessness in 2015.
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VA Seeks to Expand TBI Benefits

The Department of Veterans is publishing a proposed regulation in the Federal Register that would change its rules to add five diagnosable illnesses which are secondary to service-connected Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
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810 Vermont Ave Drainage Issue Corrected

The drainage issue that caused the water system at VA's Central Office to be shut down has been corrected. The building will be ready for occupancy beginning at 6 a.m. on Dec 25. Those scheduled to be on duty at 810 Vermont Ave. on Dec 26 may return to work at their normally-scheduled time.

VA Info for Vets in Areas Affected by Hurricane Sandy

Hurricane Sandy might be over but recovery efforts are ongoing in affected areas. You can find out more about how Sandy has affected medical center operations here.

You can also check out VAntage Point to see how your benefits may be affected.

VA Gulf War Task Force Report Released

VA has released the second in a series of annual reports from its Gulf War Veterans Illnesses Task Force, outlining how the department will address the concerns of Veterans deployed during the Gulf War of 1990-1991. The report focuses on efforts to improve the delivery of health care for Gulf War Veterans, including the launch of a prototype clinical care model specifically for Gulf War Veterans.
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VA Publishes its 2012 Performance and Accountability Report

On November 15th, VA published its 2012 Performance and Accountability Report (PAR). The PAR enables the President, Congress, Veterans Service Organizations, and the public to assess VA's performance on behalf of America's Veterans. The 2012 Highlights for the Citizen, which presents the most important information from the PAR in a condensed, user-friendly format, will be made available in the near future. View the report page for more information.

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Veterans Crisis Line: How it Works to Keep Vets and Troops Alive

Number of Homeless Veterans Drop in Los Angeles

Sen. Daniel Inouye: 1924-2012

Wreaths Placed at VA Cemeteries Honors Vets

Women Veterans Committee Convene with VA Chief of Staff