2017 will be a busy year for vets
In a recent column I highlighted some of the things our veterans groups accomplished in 2016. For those of you who like to plan ahead,
January 14, 2017
4:46 pm
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emergency assistance
Veterans open safe space as escape from bitter cold
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Warming shelters are opening all across the metro area as bitterly cold temperatures have already taken the lives of 4 people
January 13, 2017
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healthcare
New rule establishes a presumption of service connection for diseases associated with exposure to contaminants in the water supply at Camp Lejeune
VA has published regulations to establish presumptions for the service connection of eight diseases associated with exposure to contaminants in the water supply at Camp
January 13, 2017
10:21 am
women veterans
Announcing locations for 2017 women Veterans art exhibit
I am pleased to announce that art displays created by 10 women Veterans will be featured at VA medical facilities across the country in March
January 13, 2017
7:44 am
healthcare
New regulation changes copayment cost of outpatient medication
Effective February 27, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will change the federal regulations concerning copayments charged to Veterans for medications required on an outpatient
January 12, 2017
11:35 am
women veterans
2017 National Women Veterans Summit scheduled for March 17-18 in Dallas, Texas
Women Veterans account for approximately 10 percent of the U.S. Veteran population, which will grow to 15 percent by 2030. While many of their challenges
January 12, 2017
8:03 am
WWII veterans
Old Camp White building goes on historic register
WHITE CITY – The Camp White Station Hospital Administration Building is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. White City’s first individually listed
January 11, 2017
6:23 pm
healthcare
National Health Awareness months in January
Ensuring the well-being of America’s Veterans includes raising awareness of important health topics. That’s why we’re highlighting the following national health awareness campaigns and how
January 11, 2017
12:09 pm
Donald Trump Picks David Shulkin, Current Obama Appointee, to Lead Veterans Affairs – NBC News
Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he would name David Shulkin to head the Department of Veterans Affairs. “And by the way, speaking of veterans, I
January 11, 2017
11:21 am
Gulf veterans
Talking about health care, research and benefits for Gulf War Veterans – Part 2
The National Gulf War Resource Center (NGWRC), an advocacy group for Gulf War Veterans, spoke to VA Secretary Bob McDonald about health care, research and
January 11, 2017
5:49 am
Gulf veterans
Talking about health care, research and benefits for Gulf War Veterans – Part 1
The National Gulf War Resource Center (NGWRC), an advocacy group for Gulf War Veterans, spoke to VA Secretary Bob McDonald about health care, research and
January 10, 2017
7:18 am
Post-9/11 veterans
A lonely veteran opened the doors to this American Legion post in order to save it
Post 134 looks a lot like left-wing Portland. It is strikingly young and feisty and plays host to indie-rock shows, sexual assault survivor groups, Sunday
January 10, 2017
3:00 am