The Department of Veterans Affairs will start accepting Yellow Ribbon Program Agreements for the 2011 – 2012 academic year on February 23, 2011. The agreement and detailed instructions will be available on our website on that date. Program enrollment season will last until May 23, 2011.
VA Research Scientist and Nobel Prize Winner, at 84, Still Looking for Cures
VA Distinguished Medical Research Scientist Dr. Andrew Schally has made an important advance in the study of congestive heart failure. Schally and his University of Miami colleagues have found a compound that sparked major recovery in rats after heart attack, which often leads to heart failure. Read the full story
2011 BAH Rate Increase Payments Coming
Effective January 1, 2011, DoD adjusted most housing rates. VAs housing payments under the Post-9/11 GI Bill are based on the E-5 with dependents level for the zip code where you attend school. The DoD rates changed in January, so if your housing rate went up, you will see it in your February payment. Your payments will update to the 2011 rates automatically.
If your housing rate decreased for 2011, you will continue to receive the higher 2010 rate unless you change schools or have more than a 6-month break in school attendance.
Atlanta VA Medical Center Celebrates Martin Luther King Day
The Atlanta VA Medical Center celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by answering his question: “What are you doing for others?” Veteran patients will be given donated books in honor of the day. Read the full story
Cervical Cancer: The Power of Early Detection
While cervical cancer is a leading cause of cancer deaths in women worldwide, early detection can save lives. VA has the resources and is committed to help women Veterans take those steps. Read the full story
VA Helps Women Veterans in Battle Against High Cholesterol
New Mexico’s women Veterans help keep their cholesterol levels under control by taking advantage of a full range of services offered through the Women’s Comprehensive Care Clinic at the Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center in Albuquerque. Read the full story
Horses for Heroes
Saddle up! The Lexington VA Medical Center launched a new equine therapy program for Veterans with mental and physical disabilities. Learning to ride is keeping Veterans engaged in therapy and introduces them to support from an unexpected source, a horse. Read the full story
Glaucoma Awareness Month
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month — a timely reminder for all Veterans to take action now to prevent this sight-stealing disease. The best resolution a Veteran could make for 2011 is to get an eye check-up this month. Read the full story
Major Changes Coming to the GI Bill in 2011
Major changes are coming to all GI Bill programs next year, especially the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Click the title above for more information.
What to do if your Veteran has a stroke
About 15,000 Veterans suffer a stroke each year. Family members and friends unexpectedly become a loved one’s caregiver and are caught unprepared for this new role. VA has a valuable website to assist caregivers. The RESCUE website has easy-to-understand information on 44 easy-to-read fact sheets. Read the full story
