If you ask the Veterans who attended the 26th National Veterans Golden Age Games about youth, they might tell you it’s wasted on the young. Over 700 Vets, aged 55 and older, competed in the multi-event sports and recreational seniors’ …
Vietnam War Veteran
To all of you Vets, Vietnam or otherwise, please don’t give up. You are entitled to benefits if you were affected by the wars exposure. Don’t wait like I Idid—file your claim and get your benefits. You deserve them. It took me a long time to realize that.
Director of Communications for the Office of Patient Care Services, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Like most other Vietnam Veterans, I returned home from the Vietnam War to people holding them in disdain for fighting for their country. Now, I am glad to say, things have changed for the better – and are continuing to evolve.
War, despite its vicious and ugly nature, has a way of advancing both technology and medicine. The battles of World War II spurred the creation of antibiotics still used today, and out of the ashes of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, nuclear …
U.S. Army Veteran and middle school teacher
Our country is blessed to have such a varied group of people with one thing in common: They served their country with pride. Thank you, Veterans!
Booz Allen Hamilton employee and former Naval officer
The city of Quincy dispenses the medicine these Vietnam Veterans have always needed – the welcome home and the personal “thank you for your service” that they never got before.
(Update: The White House Blog has cross-posted the photo collection!) In honor of Women’s History Month, VA is celebrating the accomplishments female service members have made while serving our country. In doing so, we reached out to women Veterans and …
Colonel, US Air Force (Ret.); Vietnam Veteran
The sad fact is that the United States of America did not take care of a faithful and brave ally. We betrayed the Hmong.
Military spouse
Maybe it always did, but the older I get I can see the wrinkles and I know; What is it about life that
takes its toll and makes us think we are invincible?
Vietnam Veteran; Office of Faculty Development, University System of Georgia
Like many Vietnam Vets, I “got in a little hometown jam” and ended up entering the Army on my 17th birthday in November 1966. After basic training and AIT, I was assigned to the 1/79th Artillery, 7th Infantry Division in the Republic of Korea.
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.
