Tonight at 9PM Eastern, the National Geographic Channel debuts Restrepo, the winner of the 2010 Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival and Oscar-contender for Best Documentary. Restrepo follows a platoon from Battle Company 2/503 of the 173rd Airborne …
Former naval officer; VP of Marketing & Communications at the U.S. Navy Memorial
A new report this month from the Center for a New American Security sounds a clarion call for more private-sector involvement in the long-term care of the burgeoning population of Veterans from the current conflicts. Is VA taking advantage of all these outside resources available?
This week, I’m thankful for my family, Veterans, reduced fat Oreos, my health, the History Channel and Blue Button. That’s right, Blue Button. The reason we blog is to bring you the real down low on projects you might have …
As part of the continuing effort of the federal government to become more transparent and accountable to the public, VA has released Aspire, a dashboard that allows anyone to track the performance of VA hospitals and clinics at the national, …
Director, VA Voluntary Service Office
During this week of Thanksgiving, I want to thank the 85,000 volunteers who serve Veterans and their families each and every day!
Vietnam Veteran, USMC; VA volunteer
I used to cry because I was bitter, alone and angry. On Veterans Day this year, I was crying because I am proud and not alone. Riding the bus with 46 other Veterans from the VA Hospital in New Jersey, I took the time to reflect. . . .
Hi, everybody. As we move toward this week’s holiday, here are some links you might find useful. Feel free to use this thread to sound off on the news stories below or let us know what else is on your …
Rumor mills are permanent fixtures in schools, offices and wherever people congregate, and most of the time they’re pretty innocuous. But myths and rumors that deal with health–in this case Veterans health–are a serious matter that can prevent qualified Vets …
At the end of every year, the Department of Veterans Affairs issues the Performance and Accountability Report to summarize the performance of the Department. It acts as a report card of sorts, a way to analyze the successes or failures …
The only person in the country who doesn’t think Staff Sergeant Salvatore Giunta deserves the Medal of Honor is Giunta himself. But his battlefield exploits in the Korengal Valley of Afghanistan have become an instant legend in military and Veteran …
VA Decreasing GI Bill Processing Time with New Automation Tools
14 Feb 2013
Communications specialist with the Veterans Benefits Administration
Roger W. Baker, the Department of Veterans Affairs Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology testified today before the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Love Your Heart
14 Feb 2013
Registered Dietitian at the Dayton, OH VA Medical Center
Did you know that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States? This February, in honor of American Heart Month, join the fight against heart disease and love your heart.
The Benefits of a Paperless Claim
13 Feb 2013
Supervisory Veterans Service Representative; Team Lead for VBMS Transformation at the Salt Lake City Regional Office
While standing outside the audiology clinic at the George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center, a Veteran explained to me that he was deaf in one ear, had significant hearing loss in his other ear, and that he was in need of hearing aids. He could not afford them and was hoping VA could help. Staff at VA’s audiology clinic recommended the Vet file a VA disability compensation claim for his hearing loss.
Valor Games coming to more cities in 2013
11 Feb 2013
U.S. Marine Corps Veteran; Public Affairs Officer, Office of National Veterans Sports Programs & Special Events
This year, Veterans with physical disabilities will have more opportunities to get active and involved in sports. The Valor Games are coming to more cities across the country this year.
VBA Twitter Town Hall Series: Disability Compensation
8 Feb 2013
U.S. Army Veteran; Communications Specialist, Veterans Benefits Administration
Last Thursday, the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) continued our monthly Twitter town hall series with an event focused on VA disability compensation exams.
Blue Button for America
5 Feb 2013
Presidential innovation fellows working on Blue Button for America at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
In August 2010, President Obama announced the Blue Button. Today, it has been downloaded 2.7 million times and the program has been adopted by both the Department of Defense and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
VA Disability Compensation Increases in 2013
4 Feb 2013
Communications specialist, Veterans Benefits Administration
Last month, the more than four million Veterans and survivors who receive compensation benefits from VA saw an increase of 1.7 percent in their total monthly payment.
Building Renovation to Help Homeless Veterans
1 Feb 2013
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
Sixty-five homeless Veterans will have a chance to transition back into society when the renovation of a building is completed at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center.
