There was a delay in processing verifications submitted through WAVE and the automated phone system over the New Year holiday. If you verified your attendance on Dec 31 or Jan 1, your payment will be delayed approximately one week. This was a system error and we apologize for the inconvenience.
285,000 Vets have Glaucoma
One-and-a-half million Veterans have a vision threatening eye disease. January is Glaucoma Awareness Month and a perfect reminder to all Veterans to take action now to prevent this sight-stealing disease. Read the full story
Hippocratic Goal: Do No Harm
VA is training young residents — tomorrow’s doctors — that it’s OK to report their mistakes and their near misses. At VA, mistakes are regarded as teachable moments and an opportunity to improve the entire system. Read the full story
Who is at Risk for Cervical Cancer?
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
2012 New Year’s Resolutions for Veterans
VA is here to help you keep your resolutions, maintain your motivation and avoid common pitfalls. Make this the year you make good on your New Year’s resolutions and get on the path to good health in 2012. Read the full story
The Veterans’ Annual Checkup
An annual checkup may help you stay healthy longer. It provides your physician with valuable information should you become ill. It can also help diagnose disease early and give you important advice on disease prevention. Read the full story
MOVE! to a New You in 2012
Here come the holidays with all that food. Read these great suggestions from VA’s MOVE! program to get you through the end of the year without overindulging. It’s much easier to start on all those resolutions in 2012! Read the full story
Facebook Pages now Available for All 152 VA Medical Centers
All of the 152 VA medical centers are now actively represented on Facebook, the world’s largest social networking site. Read the full story
Reminder of Housing Allowance Changes
As you may know, the Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) payments you receive for the Post-9/11 GI Bill are based on the military’s Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rates for an E-5 with dependents. Department of Defense adjusts the military BAH rate every calendar year (or January 1) based on changes to housing costs across the country. Rates can either go up or down.Public Law 111 – 377 (the Veterans Educational Assistance Improvement Act of 2010) amended the effective date for the adjustment of the MHA you receive under the Post-9/11 GI Bill from the beginning of the calendar year (January 1) to the beginning of the academic year (August 1). Therefore , if the BAH increased for your area, you will not see an increase until your September 2012 payment for training pursued in August. If the BAH decreases for your area, your MHA amount will not decrease unless you change schools or have more than a six-month break in training.
Dealing with Holiday Stress
For some Veterans, the holiday season is a time of loneliness and anxiety. VA can help you get through the Holiday Blues. Our Mental Health professionals are ready to help you deal with your stress and depression. Read the full story
