AARP has free resources to help military caregivers with stress, including a Facebook group for support and strategies developed with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation. The
The last part of this series focuses on resources available for PTSD. While this series focused on Afghanistan Veterans, options apply to all Veterans. The
Veteran and family member can access to benefits and services at www.va.gov/getstarted and through two handbooks on the page. The post Veterans, family members have
There are certain steps and helpful tools Veterans can take to plan ahead and help their survivors navigate VA when the inevitable comes. The post
Due to Veterans from all eras reacting to the events in Afghanistan, such as withdrawal and take over by the Taliban, VA is working quickly
The third part of this series focuses on spouses and caregivers, who are often on the front lines of helping a Veteran deal with posttraumatic
To America’s Veterans, their families, survivors, and caregivers: I know it is painful to see the images from Kabul and elsewhere in Afghanistan, especially for
The events in Afghanistan may also trigger reactions among Veterans who fought in other conflicts because it reminds them of their own similar experiences. If
VA’s plan to digitize federal records will improve service to Veterans and their families at both VA and NARA. The post VA and NARA to
VA will begin processing disability claims Aug. 2 for asthma, rhinitis and sinusitis on a presumptive basis based on presumed particulate matter exposures during military
VA Online Scheduling (VAOS) allows eligible Veterans to schedule in-network community care appointments online. The post VA Online Scheduling (VAOS) lets eligible Veterans request community
We’ve received questions from Veterans, family members and caregivers about COVID-19 vaccines. Here’s a compilation of our answers. The post Questions about COVID-19 vaccine, “You
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