This week’s roundup of Veterans news and resources: With no down payment needed, VA-backed home loans are among the best in the business. If you’re looking to buy your own home, check out our resource page for more information and …
Earlier this summer, we announced the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP), which provides benefits to qualified unemployed Veterans looking to train for a high demand field. As of today, more than 36,000 applications for VRAP have been approved. But for …
As Tropical Storm Isaac barrels across the Gulf of Mexico and potentially becoming a hurricane soon, some VA operations on the coast may change depending on your location. If you live in an area under the threat of storm damage …
A roundup of Veteran news and resources this week: Get out your cell phone and take down the number to the Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255. The line is there 24/7/365 for Veterans and family members who may be facing a …
Dietetic intern, Edward Hines, Jr. VA Medical Center
You protected our country during your military service, now you can protect your family from the risks of childhood obesity by being a healthy role model.
When I finish my undergraduate degree in a couple of years, it’ll be the end of my VA education benefits. But I have a plan if I ever want to get my advanced degree: my home state of Texas offers …
One of the biggest issues Veterans face with mental health care is the stigma attached to asking for help. After all, we’re told to suck it up and drive on in the military for the sake of the team. That …
We’re in the last days of summer, which means a new semester is coming up for folks using VA education benefits. And for some, it might be the first time attending school using the GI Bill. So here are a …
The Veteran population doesn’t look anything like what it did twenty years ago, or even ten years ago. Women make up a growing number of Veterans, so VA must expand its services and resources in kind. A recent report concluded …
Blue Star mother and military spouse
I was checking the guide on TV Thursday August 9 and saw a show with the focus on PTSD. Believing our military members sacrifice enough and deserve good care, I tuned in…
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.
