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
Families At Ease: VA Program Helps Families Help Their Veterans
Many Veterans need help admitting or realizing they need help. “Families At Ease” program was developed by VA to work with family members and friends of Veterans to help them access VA facilities for services and benefits they have earned. Read the full story
High Tech Lab to Optimize Care for Veterans with Prosthetics
VA has added the ability to maximize how Veterans function with prosthetic devices with new high tech “Gait and Motion Analysis” lab at VA’s Manhattan campus. Decisions on how a prosthesis is functioning is based on very sensitive high tech equipment. Read the full story
