WWII veterans
Author Spotlight: Bernard Brown
Bernard D. Brown is the author of “Dear Selma,” one of the books featured in Issue 8 of ODVA’s Veteran News Magazine. Like many young
January 19, 2021
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Category: News
women veterans
VA making extra effort to connect with women Veterans
Earning and restoring trust is a VA priority. Due to the difference in trust amongst women Veterans versus male Veterans, VA is making an extra
January 19, 2021
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housing
'Oregon Veterans Motorcycle Association' donates $10000 to 'Central Oregon Veteran's Village'
The Oregon Veterans Motorcycle Association on Thursday donated $10,000 to the Bend Heroes Foundation. The money will fund one of 15 tiny homes that will
January 14, 2021
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Volunteers work to keep area veterans
A number of veterans on the South Coast received a gift of firewood as part of a joint project of Perry’s Supply and several volunteers.
January 14, 2021
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WWII veterans
Family and friends remember Medford WW2 Veteran
MEDFORD, Ore. – A local World War Two Veteran passed away on New Years Day. His story became known when the U.S. Marine Corps petitioned
January 6, 2021
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disability compensation
What to expect during a Board of Veterans’ Appeals hearing
If you disagree with the initial decision VA made on your claim and decide to appeal the decision to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (Board),
January 6, 2021
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COVID-19
VA grows locations for C&P contract exams for Veterans and service members
In May, VA resumed in-person disability compensation and pension (C&P) medical exams performed by VA contractors. As of December 31, 2020, the available C&P exam
January 5, 2021
11:00 am
Drug abuse in military or civilian life — a difficult habit to overcome no matter your wealth
If you are a military person who has spent time deployed into a war zone, I am sure your chance of self-medicating the stressful combat
January 3, 2021
5:00 am
New Year, New You: VA’s online resources can help you handle life’s challenges
It can be hard to begin making new changes in life. Adjusting to life’s challenges can be stressful at any point in your life, even
January 1, 2021
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Series highlights Desert Storm Veterans for 30th anniversary
In January 1991, members from all five military branches joined a coalition to push out Saddam Hussein’s forces from Kuwait for Operation Desert Storm. During
December 30, 2020
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COVID-19
White City VA expecting more doses of Moderna vaccine
WHITE CITY, Ore. – The White City VA Rehabilitation Center & Clinics, also known as SORCC, spent last week distributing the Moderna covid-19 vaccine to
December 30, 2020
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family
VA offers housing assistance resources to support Veterans facing homelessness
VA is working to help Veterans and their families maintain safe housing while the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact their economic stability. VA resources have
December 29, 2020
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