Monthly Archives: December 2015

One thing we all hope for in a New Year is good health. For America’s Veterans, that’s our job. At our VA hospitals and Community-Based Outpatient Clinics, we are here to serve you. Read the full story

World War II Navy Veteran, 98, looks back on a century of Christmas celebrations and her recent adventures parasailing and motorcycle riding. Next on her list, computer classes. Read the full story

The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced the appointment of four new members to the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. The committee was chartered on November 2, 1994, and advises the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on the needs of the nation’s 4.7 million minority Veterans on compensation, health care, rehabilitation, outreach and other benefits and programs administered by the VA. The committee assesses the needs of Veterans who are minority group members and recommends program improvements designed to meet their needs. The committee members are appointed to two or three-year terms. Minority Veterans comprise nearly 21 percent of the total Veteran population in the United States and its territories.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today that it plans to propose expanded disability compensation eligibility for Veterans exposed to contaminated drinking water while assigned to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.

At the Bedford VA in Massachusetts, peer support specialists known as ‘Bridgers’ are helping Veterans successfully reintegrate into their communities following rehab for drug or alcohol abuse. Read the full story

More than 500 athletes participate in the National Veterans Wheelchair Games, largest wheelchair sports event in the world. Sports and rehab program is for military service Veterans who use wheelchairs for sports competition. Read the full story

VA has free, confidential online courses to help Veteran parents connect with their children. Helpful anytime, but especially during the holidays which can bring a lot of stress. Totally! Read the full story

The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced a number of changes to make participation in the Veterans Choice Program easier and more convenient for Veterans who need to use it. The move, which streamlines eligibility requirements, follows feedback from Veterans along with organizations working on their behalf.

The Ramos family of California is very thankful that a kind and persistent man in Austria went to a lot of trouble to find their grandfather and return his wallet … 70 years after he lost it. Read the full story