Local veteran organizations help replace roof
NORTH BEND ─ Darleen Zimmerman, widow of a Korean War veteran, saw water filling her light fixtures and knew her roof needed to be fixed.
April 29, 2021
8:11 am
Category: News
COVID-19
COVID-19 Vaccine: I heard the COVID-19 vaccine will…
Your COVID-19 Questions Answered. VA is listening to your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine and hosting a blog series on questions from Veterans. Tell us
April 29, 2021
7:00 am
COVID-19
Veteran restaurant business owners eligible for $28.6 Billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund
The U.S. Small Business Administration will begin registrations at 9 a.m. April 30 and open applications at noon May 3 for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. For
April 28, 2021
2:00 pm
fraud and scams
Financial fraud: Safeguarding Veteran benefits
Now more than ever, your financial wellness and security are important. Veterans and their benefits are often targets of scams and financial fraud. While VA
April 28, 2021
1:00 pm
COVID-19
VEText: From local innovation to national COVID-19 support
VA is focused on quickly administering the COVID-19 vaccine to Veterans, especially Veterans who live in rural areas. Thanks to VEText, a text message appointment
April 28, 2021
7:00 am
emergency assistance
New village in Bend aims to provide shelter, aid to homeless people
St. Vincent de Paul in Bend is transforming an empty lot behind its food bank on Third Street into a 10-unit village for homeless people
April 28, 2021
5:00 am
COVID-19
American Rescue Plan to enable modernization, reduce claims backlog
VBA is implementing the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021. Signed into law March 11, the ARP ensures Veterans have continued access to quality
April 26, 2021
11:00 am
COVID-19
Economic Impact Payments disbursed to non-filer VA beneficiaries
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Department of the Treasury, and the Bureau of the Fiscal Service recently disbursed more than 25 million payments in
April 26, 2021
6:00 am
disability compensation
New financial tool provides Veterans more control and transparency
Any Veteran with a debt related to VA benefits can now access their debt information online using a new debt management tool. VA’s Office of Information
April 23, 2021
6:00 am
burial
Details on FEMA’s COVID-19 Funeral Expense Reimbursement Program
VA’s National Cemetery Scheduling Office and VA national cemeteries have received many calls from family members and funeral homes asking how they can apply for the
April 21, 2021
12:46 pm
employment
Farmer Veteran Coalition helps Veterans into agriculture careers
Farmer Veteran Coalition is on a mission to raise the next generation of farmers and food leaders in America by employing Veterans and fostering cooperation
April 21, 2021
12:45 pm
healthcare
Rural Health: Solutions for unique Veteran population
VA’s Office of Rural Health (ORH) and its five satellite offices identify challenges that impact rural Veterans and so that it can develop innovative solutions
April 21, 2021
11:00 am