350 Vets take part in the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic which promotes rehabilitation for Veterans fighting to win back their independence. Annual event introduces Vets to adaptive recreational activities and sports. Read the full story
Monthly Archives: March 2011
Vice President Biden Call To Boost College Graduation Rates
On March 22, 2011 Vice President Biden issued a call to action to boost college graduation rates across the country. The Vice President released a new College Completion Tool Kit for states and Governors to draw ideas and options from.
Rural Health: A Health Frontier
For rural Veterans, bad weather and long distances can make a trip to their local VA medical center impossible. How technology and commitment help a VA rural health program be ready and adaptable for any situation. Read the full story
Factors to Consider When Choosing a School
We have put together a helpful guide that contains many factors that may assist you when choosing a school. Click the title of this feed to access the document.
Vets Can Breathe Again with VA Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs
Pulmonary Rehabilitation may be beneficial for Veterans with respiratory symptoms that result in diminished functional capacity or decreased quality of life. This includes patients with obstructive lung diseases and patients with interstitial lung disease and neuromuscular diseases. Read the full story
Veteran with MS Vows to “Never Quit!”
Kevin Byrne, a Veteran army helicopter pilot with multiple sclerosis, credits “the amazing medical treatment that I receive from my doctors at the VA Hospital” with helping him maintain his daily life. Along with love and guidance from friends and family Read the full story
Post-9/11 GI Bill Change for some servicemembers and their transferee spouses
All active duty servicemembers and their designated transferee spouses tuition payments will reflect the eligibility tier based on length of service for enrollments beginning on or after March 5, 2011
Total Recall
From drugs to medical devices, when there’s a product recall, VA has an efficient and effective system in place to quickly get the products off the shelves. Read the full story
Expanding the Goals of Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation therapy can be a long road for some Veterans, but the journey is constantly evolving with each new goal that is set. One Veteran shares his story of trust and progress. Read the full story
Overcoming the Hidden Wounds of Traumatic Brain Injury with a Team Approach
Hubert Wright’s recovery from traumatic brain injury has been a journey marked from being self-described “lost puppy” to a college student. His story is an inside look at how the team approach has helped him overcome his hidden wounds. Read the full story







