memorials
Sherwood to add monuments to Veteran’s Park
New monuments will be added to Sherwood’s Veterans Park and Memorial in an effort to more broadly recognize and honor those who have served in
January 12, 2022
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healthcare
Copayment debt relief options available to Veterans
Copayment collections and statements for medical care and pharmacy services might seem overwhelming, especially this time of year, but we want to remind Veterans that
January 11, 2022
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employment
Veterans unemployment drops to lowest level in two years
The unemployment rate among U.S. veterans in December fell to its lowest level in more than two years, before the start of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic that
January 7, 2022
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healthcare
One year after enactment: Isakson-Roe Act
On Jan. 5, 2021, the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 (Isakson-Roe Act) was signed into
January 7, 2022
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caregivers
Best of 2021: Top Veteran Resources of the year
Every week, VA sends a weekly newsletter—#VetResources—filled with valuable content, including free resources. Here are the top 10 for 2021. The post Best of 2021:
December 28, 2021
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family
VA strengthens care for Veterans impacted by intimate partner violence and sexual assault
VA recently initiated a pilot program to improve services for Veterans who have experienced or are experiencing intimate partner violence or sexual assault. The post
December 26, 2021
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education
GI Bill housing stipend protections enacted for vets whose classes were upended by the pandemic
President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed into law legislation that will ensure full GI Bill housing stipends next semester for students forced into online classes
December 21, 2021
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disability compensation
Filing a VA claim for disability compensation
VA disability compensation is a monthly, tax-free payment to Veterans who were injured, sustained a long-term illness or experienced a worsening medical condition during their
December 20, 2021
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Gresham VFW Aux remembers vets with Wreaths Across America
Gresham VFW Auxiliary, East County volunteers place holiday wreaths, say names of fallen soldiers Views: 962
December 20, 2021
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COVID-19
Spread joy, not flu this season: Free flu shot at VA or 70,000+ network providers
Veterans enrolled in VA health care who have received care from either VA or community provider within the past 24 months are eligible for a
December 17, 2021
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Asian American and Pacific Islander
3 Nisei veterans from WWII attend “Go For Broke” stamp unveiling ceremony
As Rev. Tim Brewer led an invocation at the local reception for the unveiling of the new U.S. Postal Service commemorative “Go For Broke” stamp
December 16, 2021
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Post-9/11 veterans
Biden Presents 3 Soldiers With Top Military Award for Valor
President Joe Biden has presented the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest military award for valor in combat, to three soldiers who fought in Afghanistan
December 16, 2021
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