Korean veterans
Honor flights to resume
REDMOND — The Honor Flights for armed forces veterans to visit national war memorials is on once again. Some 25 veterans from Central Oregon, their
April 7, 2021
10:15 am
Category: Benefit Updates
COVID-19
VA Portland expanding COVID-19 vaccinations to all Veterans, caregivers and spouses under SAVE LIVES Act
VA Portland expanding COVID-19 vaccinations to all Veterans, caregivers and spouses under SAVE LIVES Act PORTLAND, Oregon — VA Portland Health Care System announced today it
April 5, 2021
2:27 pm
COVID-19
Every Veteran, spouse and caregiver in America eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
About six million enrolled Veterans use VA health care, and VA has successfully given at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine to more than two
March 31, 2021
2:00 pm
COVID-19
Update: SAVE LIVES Act allows VA to soon provide COVID-19 vaccinations to all Veterans, their spouses and caregivers
VA has begun work to implement the expansion of COVID-19 vaccinations to all Veterans, caregivers, spouses and CHAMPVA beneficiaries under the SAVE LIVES Act. We still have a
March 26, 2021
12:14 pm
COVID-19
All Veterans, their spouses, caregivers can get COVID-19 vaccinations from VA
All Veterans,their spouses and caregivers can get COVID-19 vaccinations from VA under the SAVE LIVES Act signed into law March 24. Covered individuals can receive
March 24, 2021
1:00 pm
COVID-19
VA receives Janssen COVID-19 vaccine
VA received 71,400 doses of the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine, March 3, authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration under an Emergency Use Authorization. In
March 4, 2021
2:00 pm
disability compensation
VA updates rating criteria for musculoskeletal and muscle injuries
In late 2017, VA began a multi-year effort to revise and update the VASRD, or VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities. The VASRD’s 15 body systems
February 24, 2021
5:00 pm
COVID-19
Veterans to see continued debt relief options during pandemic
Veterans facing economic hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic will soon see extended debt relief options from VA. By extending debt relief through Sept. 30, VA
February 18, 2021
2:00 pm
COVID-19
VA suspends debt collections through September 2021
Veterans Affairs officials will extend their suspension of debt collection on benefits overpayments and medical co-pays through September, officials announced on Thursday. Views: 165
February 18, 2021
10:56 am
Acting Secretary Tran: VA to ease economic hardships for Veterans, their families, survivors and caregivers
VA is steadfast leading the way in President Joseph Biden’s Jan. 22 Executive Order to deliver economic relief to Americans amid the COVID-19 crisis by addressing economic
January 29, 2021
9:30 am
COVID-19
VA grows locations for C&P contract exams for Veterans and service members
In May, VA resumed in-person disability compensation and pension (C&P) medical exams performed by VA contractors. As of December 31, 2020, the available C&P exam
January 5, 2021
11:00 am
Series highlights Desert Storm Veterans for 30th anniversary
In January 1991, members from all five military branches joined a coalition to push out Saddam Hussein’s forces from Kuwait for Operation Desert Storm. During
December 30, 2020
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