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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
Veterans find a second family in Medical Foster Homes
Dedicated caregivers offer Veterans more than medical attention; they provide a second family and a home. The new choice for high-need and end-of-life care places Veterans in Medical Foster Homes. Read the full story
2011 Yellow Ribbon Program Agreements Now Being Accepted
We are currently accepting Yellow Ribbon Program Agreements for the 2011 academic year. The form as well as related materials can be found by clicking the title of this feed.
National Cancer Prevention Month
February is National Cancer Prevention Month. One third of most cancer deaths could be prevented by the proper lifestyle changes and by following cancer screening recommendations. Read the full story
