Veteran Alyce Dixon has seen a century of changes in her 105 years. She reflects on African American History Month and the transitions in her life as a Veteran. She was born with a resiliency that told her she would overcome. Read the full story
PORTLAND, Ore. — U.S. District Judge Michael W. Mosman today sentenced John Witty, 67, of Portland, to pay a $206,844 fine and serve five years probation, for lying to the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) about being a service-disabled Veteran. Witty will also be required to perform 100 hours of community service at a Veterans’ organization.
Veterans! American Heart Month is a great time to begin your journey to healthy living. Your VA health team will work with you on your eating habits, weight control, and exercise program. Learn your risks for heart disease. Read the full story
A shorter stay in the hospital can actually be more beneficial to you than a longer stay, according to a recent VA study that appeared in the December 18, 2012 issue of Annals of Internal Medicine. Read the full story
VA will accept modifications to the terms of existing, open-ended Yellow Ribbon Program agreements (or withdrawal from participation), and will accept agreements for initial participation in the program or renewals of existing agreements from March 15, 2013 until May 15, 2013.
Are you uncomfortable around people? Don’t like crowds? Is it PTSD? You can learn about PTSD from Veterans who live with it every day. Listen to their stories and find out how PTSD affects the people who love you. Read the full story
Preventing and treating the flu is a top priority at VHA medical facilities around the country. VHA has delivered over 1.62 million influenza vaccinations since September of 2012. It is not too late to get your flu shot. Read the full story
VA encourages all women Veterans to have regular screening tests which can help to prevent cervical cancer or detect it early. Most deaths from cervical cancer are among women who are screened infrequently or not at all. Read the full story
It’s Glaucoma Awareness Month, time to remind Veterans to take action to prevent this sight-stealing disease. Over a million Veterans have an eye disease which can threaten their vision and 285,000 Vets have Glaucoma. Read the full story
The military Basic Allowance for Housing changes January 1, 2013, how does that affect the GI Bill Monthly Housing Allowance?