COVID-19
Veterans schedule COVID-19 vaccinations with VEText
Veteran Bruce Gardner was taken by surprise one day – in a good way: VA texted him asking if he’d like to be scheduled for
March 26, 2021
11:00 am
Category: National
education
Student veterans, your GI Bill benefits will be easier to access this fall. Here’s how
Veterans Affairs officials have begun work to shift the bulk of its GI Bill benefits operations to a new online platform, with the first changes visible to
March 25, 2021
6:08 am
COVID-19
VA extends debt relief for Veterans
VA is extending debt relief for Veterans through September 30, 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. VA will suspend collection of all Veteran benefit overpayments
March 25, 2021
6:00 am
healthcare
Making community emergency care easier for Veterans
Using an online tool or a central phone number, it’s now easier to notify VA within 72 hours when a Veteran receives emergency care at
March 24, 2021
3:00 pm
COVID-19
Annie’s Coping During COVID messages help manage stress during pandemic
As the coronavirus pandemic stretches into a second year, you may feel lonely, worried and stressed. Annie text messages are available to help. Annie is
March 24, 2021
5:00 am
COVID-19
COVID-19 vaccine questions answered: Do I need it?
VA is listening to your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. This blog series answers questions from Veterans. I already had COVID-19. Do I still need
March 22, 2021
7:00 am
healthcare
Women Veterans can get help addressing their needs through VA programs
Believe it or not, many women Veterans do not self-identify as Veterans. According to Dr. Laura Miller, psychiatrist and medical director of reproductive mental health
March 16, 2021
6:00 am
How the American Rescue Plan aids VA in helping Veterans
The COVID-19 pandemic and the corresponding economic crisis have had a tremendous impact on the health and economic wellbeing of millions of Veterans. Now, the
March 16, 2021
5:00 am
Vietnam veterans
Women Veterans bravely served during Vietnam War
During the Vietnam War, more than 265,000 American women served the military and 11,000 women served in Vietnam, with 90% working as volunteer nurses. Responsibilities
March 14, 2021
6:00 am
women veterans
Wounded women veterans face higher levels of loneliness, isolation: report
Air Force personnel from the 96th Medical Group stands at parade rest as part of an all-female formation prior to the base retreat ceremony on
March 12, 2021
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Vietnam veterans
Operation Triumphus crowdsources personal stories of the Vietnam War. Share yours now
Operation Triumphus seeks to preserve the stories of Vietnam veterans as they tell them. (Photos courtesy Operation Triumphus) Views: 297
March 12, 2021
1:59 pm
healthcare
Travel pay claims made easy
Eligible Veterans and caregivers, you can now file reimbursement claims for travel related to your medical appointments from your PC, tablet or smart phone. With
March 12, 2021
7:00 am