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memorials

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department holds online town hall Jan. 20 on proposed State Capitol State Park Vietnam War memorial

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will hold an online question-and-answer session at 6 p.m. on January 20 to collect public feedback on a nonprofit organization’s proposal to construct a Vietnam War Memorial on the grounds of the State Capitol State Park in Salem. The session will include a presentation by the proposer, the Vietnam War Memorial Fund (http://vietnamwarmemorialfund.org).

January 13, 2021 3:44 pm

COVID-19

VA Portland Veteran COVID Vaccinations Expanding

The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA) is pleased to announce that residents and staff at its Oregon Veterans’ Homes in Lebanon and The Dalles received their first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine from Consonus Healthcare over the weekend.

January 11, 2021 4:31 pm

disability compensation

What to expect during a Board of Veterans’ Appeals hearing

If you disagree with the initial decision VA made on your claim and decide to appeal the decision to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (Board),

January 6, 2021 11:28 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 4:33 pm

COVID-19

White City VA expecting more doses of Moderna vaccine

WHITE CITY, Ore. – The White City VA Rehabilitation Center & Clinics, also known as SORCC, spent last week distributing the Moderna covid-19 vaccine to

December 30, 2020 4:31 pm

COVID-19

White City VA beginning COVID-19 vaccinations for staff and residents

WHITE CITY, Ore. – The Southern Oregon White City VA Rehabilitation Center and Clinics, also known as SORCC, is now rolling out the Moderna vaccine

December 23, 2020 6:26 pm

aging veterans

Protecting Your Digital Legacy: Free book and service offer for Veterans from GoodTrust

Do you know what will happen to your digital “stuff” when you die? What happens to your email accounts, social media profiles, photos, videos, online bank

December 23, 2020 11:00 am

VA Portland Veteran Connection Newsletter – Dec 2020

Dec 2020 VA Portland Veteran Connection newsletter; message from the director; COVID-19 vaccine update; Veterans story about Whole Health, flu shot info, new “Nutrition Classes”

December 22, 2020 4:00 pm

COVID-19

VA to begin COVID-19 vaccinations at 128 additional sites

VA will begin Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations this week at 128 additional sites. On Dec. 18, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an

December 21, 2020 8:00 am

fraud and scams

Shield your benefits from fraud with direct deposit

Life comes with plenty of challenges, but your banking shouldn’t be one of them. The Veterans Benefits Banking Program (VBBP) has made it easier and

December 16, 2020 6:00 am

family

VA Welcome Kit adds 11 new guides for Veterans and their families

Getting the most out of your VA experience begins with understanding what VA can do for you. Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors can use the newly updated VA Welcome Kit to learn about

December 16, 2020 5:00 am

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