healthcare
VA shares electronic health records
It will soon be easier for you to get VA health care in your community without paperwork. As of Jan. 2020, you won’t have to
October 1, 2019
7:00 am
Category: Benefit Updates
Smoke-free policy begins to take effect Oct. 1 at all VA medical facilities
Patients, visitors, volunteers, contractors, vendors and employees will begin to see a smoke-free policy at VA health care facilities starting Oct. 1. The policy applies to
September 27, 2019
10:00 am
dependents
VA Releases Survivors Quick Start Guide
Each person experiences grief differently when a loved one passes, but survivors should not feel confused about what to do next. The Survivors Quick Start
September 26, 2019
6:00 am
burial
Veterans Legacy Memorial honors deceased Veterans online
The Veterans Legacy Memorial, the country’s first digital platform dedicated entirely memory preservation for the 3.7 million Veterans interred in VA national cemeteries, launched Aug.
August 23, 2019
3:55 pm
education
How a GI Bill change means bigger housing stipends for some students
A change in Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits rules earlier this month means some student veterans will be eligible for larger housing stipends this semester. Views: 91
August 22, 2019
9:42 am
education
Trump order eliminates student loan debt for disabled vets
During a speech to veterans in Kentucky, the president said the move would eliminate “$30,000 in debt owed by more than 25,000 eligible veterans” Views:
August 22, 2019
9:24 am
healthcare
Appeals Modernization: Opting in from SOC/SSOC
Veterans who have a legacy appeal pending with VA have an opportunity to opt in to the Appeals Modernization program’s decision review program. The new
August 20, 2019
6:00 am
healthcare
Roseburg VA Emergency Department To Convert To Urgent Care, Cites Staffing Shortfalls
The Veterans Administration Medical Center in Roseburg has been warning veterans for months that a shutdown of their emergency department could be imminent. Now, that
August 6, 2019
3:21 pm
caregivers
Here’s how 3 million more people will get military shopping benefits
Starting Jan. 1, all service-connected disabled veterans, Purple Heart recipients, former prisoners of war and primary veteran caregivers will be eligible to shop at commissaries and exchanges,
July 22, 2019
4:18 pm
healthcare
Roseburg VA Partners With Urgent Care Facilities
Veterans will now have greater access to healthcare in southwestern Oregon. Views: 42
July 22, 2019
4:17 pm
employment
USDA announces $16 Million funding opportunity to support Veteran farmers and ranchers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced up to $16 million in available funding to help Veteran and socially disadvantaged farmers. This funding is granted by
July 22, 2019
4:01 pm
education
Controversial changes to GI Bill transfer rules delayed until next year
Soldiers watch a training video during classroom training in February 2019 at Fort McCoy in Wisconsin. (Scott T. Sturkol/Army) Views: 121
July 10, 2019
5:57 pm