August 5, 2021
VETSmile is VA’s community dental partnership, improving access to dental services for VA-enrolled Veterans ineligible for VA dental services
August 2, 2021
From July 13th through 15th, VA partnered with the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs, United Way 211, and other community partners to host the latest V-VEAC in Kentucky. This event provided immediate action on the needs of 383 Veterans.
August 2, 2021
VA will begin processing disability claims Aug. 2 for asthma, rhinitis and sinusitis on a presumptive basis based on presumed particulate matter exposures during military service in Southwest Asia and certain other areas — if these conditions manifested within 10 years of a qualifying period of military service.
July 28, 2021
Calling all Veteran job seekers: VA’s Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Service is proud to announce its very first Veterans’ Virtual Career Fair on Friday, July 30, 2021!
July 27, 2021
Mike Izzo and Pat McGinty have been friends for more than twenty years. They met at the United States Military Academy and were teammates on the Army West Point Men’s Rugby Team. They attended the Infantry Officer Basic Course and Ranger School at the same time. Perhaps most significantly, they both deployed to Iraq with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). Now the duo is launching a podcast to amplify the realities of military service, and they're looking for stories to share.
July 26, 2021
Bridge My Return (BMR) opens to military spouses, Veteran spouses and caregivers to help them find meaningful employment.
July 25, 2021
National Hire a Veteran Day is a great time to recognize and support Veterans with their employment needs.
July 24, 2021
Established Aug. 7, 1946, and staffing its first locations the following year, Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) has provided merchandise and services as a benefit to Veterans who are hospitalized or domiciled in VA facilities.
July 23, 2021
VA job fairs play a pivotal role in the future of military Veterans. Although “National Hire a Veteran Day” is only observed July 25, the department’s goal is to provide training resources and employment opportunities throughout the entire year to Veterans transitioning from military life.
July 23, 2021
These tips for spotting and avoiding VA home loan scams come from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Many service members, Veterans and military spouses have been receiving fraudulent calls and mailers from companies who claim to be affiliated with the government, VA, or their home loan servicer.
July 22, 2021
The system required a few changes based on your feedback—good and bad. VA values your opinions because they push us to find solutions that deliver better service, quality, and care.
July 19, 2021
Through Travis Manion Foundation’s “Leading With Your Strengths” self-development eCourse, explore your character strengths and passions to create a roadmap to your own success.
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