As fall approaches, VA health care providers are preparing their annual fight against influenza. “Flu teams” are busy putting up posters, sending out notices and
Today, the VA announced $188 million in grants for two programs benefiting homeless Veterans. The grants were made through the Grant and Per Diem (GPD)
Today, we commemorate the lives lost in 2001 in New York, the Pentagon, in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Our nation’s resilience in the face of the unspeakable
VA Secretary Dr. David Shulkin has directed VA staff to break down barriers and eliminate any red tape to ensure that Veterans evacuating due to
In the wake of disaster or tragedy, the process of healing and rebuilding is often complicated by guilt, depression, or anger. While the event itself
VA has unveiled our new Decision Ready Claims (DRC) initiative – just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to delivering faster claims decisions for
As part of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ continued efforts to improve timeliness of services for Veterans and their families, VA unveiled the Decision Ready
We all can take action to help prevent suicide, but many people don’t know what they can do to support a Veteran in their life
The message from VA to the friends and families of Veterans during Suicide Prevention Month is simple: Be there. “We know that in 2014, an average
HURRICANE HARVEY UPDATE: For more information about the impact on VA facilities and services, click here. Benefit Payments Significant disruptions in US Postal Service (USPS)
VA Portland Health Care System and VBA Portland Regional Office is hosting a Veterans Town Hall & Claims Clinic, Sept. 27 in Salem at the
There are two main vaccines recommended for all adults. Getting these vaccines can prevent illness, missed work, increased medical bills and not being able to
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