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#VeteranOfTheDay Operation Iraqi Freedom Veterans

Posted on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 5:47 pmMarch 19, 2019 Posted in Veteran of the Day by Ifeoma Ikedionwu 2k views

In honor of Operation Iraqi Freedom’s anniversary, we would like to recognize and honor everyone who …

VA to make new nasal spray drug available for treatment-resistant depression

Posted on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 3:05 pmMarch 19, 2019 Posted in Mental Health, News Releases by OMR 4k views

The newly approved Spravato nasal spray for treatment-resistant depression will be made available to …

Dr. Sol Solomon receiving an award

Veterans serving Veterans: VA researchers who served

Posted on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 12:00 pmMarch 19, 2019 Posted in Research by Mike Richman 778 views

Dr. Sol Solomon, an Air Force Veteran, has been associated with VA for nearly half a century. He now serves …

VA MISSION ACT featured graphic - text reads: Upcoming improvements to Veteran community care and what to expect.

VA MISSION Act: What is the latest on community care?

Posted on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 11:05 amMarch 19, 2019 Posted in Health, Top Stories by VAntage Point Contributor 122k views

The VA MISSION Act of 2018 makes dramatic improvements to Veteran community care.

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Army Veteran’s history of Military Sexual Trauma

Posted on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 10:00 amMarch 19, 2019 Posted in Health, Inside Veterans Health by VAntage Point Contributor 5k views

Army Veteran shares the graphic details of her life dealing with sexual trauma…so others will see how …

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The loss of brothers to Veteran suicide inspires VA employee to raise awareness through film

Posted on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 9:55 amMarch 19, 2019 Posted in Mental Health by VAntage Point Contributor 778 views

Carolyn Colley, an associate counsel at VA’s Board of Veterans’ Appeals, recently produced the short …