The Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE) acknowledges Veterans’ concerns regarding the possible Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) release of information received from them as part of their verification application.
Category Archives: VA News
Remarkable Women Veterans in American History
The names of these women may not be immediately recognizable but these are women who opened the way for millions of women in the American military who followed their lead. Read the full story
Helping Patients Stay on Meds after Leaving Hospital
Up to 50 percent of heart patients fail to take their medications correctly after they leave the hospital. VA’s solution? A simple one: persistent, friendly reminders from your health care professionals. Read the full story
Working to Achieve Safe Care for Veterans
During Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 2-8, we invite you to learn how VA is committed to patient safety with a systems approach to problem solving, focused on prevention, not punishment. Read the full story
Veteran Celebrates 30 Years with Transplant Heart
James L. Hill, a 61-year-old Army Veteran, received his new heart 30 years ago at the VA Medical Center in Richmond. He is one of the longest living heart transplant survivors in the world. Read the full story
Opportunity Showcase with Prosthetics at VA Medical Center in Washington, DC
Recently, the Direct Connect team at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) sponsored an Opportunity Showcase with Prosthetics at VA Medical Center in Washington, DC.
New ID Cards for Vets Enrolled in VA Health Care
VA is issuing a new identification card called the Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC). Your Social Security number and date of birth have been removed. It also has a branch of service emblem. Read the full story
E-records Enhance Patient-Doctor Communication
Veterans with online access to their health records reported better communication with their doctors and higher levels of overall satisfaction with their care, according to a VA-sponsored study. Read the full story
Advanced Notice of Pending Procurement Requirements
OSDBU is considering the development of requirements for an information system to support the planning and management of the 2014 National Veterans Small Business Collaboration.
Veteran with 102 Years of African-American History
George and Dorothy Boggess have been married for seven decades. Awarded a Silver Star and a Purple Heart in WW II, Army Veteran Boggess has seen a century of African-American history. Read the full story