Veterans of Domestic Wars: On the home front, vets battle
for decent health care
Armed Forces Heritage Museum
VA is protecting and serving all of America
VA expands access to virtual hearings
VA participating in drug, plasma trials in fight against
COVID-19
VA participating in drug, plasma trials in fight against
COVID-19
VA names Brooks D. Tucker Acting Chief of Staff
Veteran trust in VA health care rises above 90 percent
for the first time
VA works with communities nationwide to meet critical
need for blood
VA joins XPRIZE Pandemic Alliance to combat COVID-19 and
future outbreaks
VA establishes the department’s first history office
Joint Statement from DHS and VA on Continued
Collaboration Throughout COVID-19 Pandemic
#193: Talking Team RWB w/ Army Veteran Mike Erwin
#192: Emergency Relief w/ LTG Raymond Mason
#191: Analyzing Human Behavior w/ Marine Scout Sniper,
Brian Marren
#190: Benefits Breakdown, Debt Management...
UPDATE: COVID-19 / Coronavirus No. 5
American Legion Family members
continue to assist others during difficult time
Now more than ever: A week to honor VA nurses. National Nurses Week 2020
Get anytime access to mental health support with mobile
apps
VA secures personal protective equipment through New
Hampshire connection: Acting deputy secretary recognizes partners for securing
a large volume of PPE to keep front-line health care workers and communities
safe
SAVE Trains Veterans and their families in agricultural
skills in Manhattan, Kansas. Crops,
animals, welding, auto repair, construction and even beekeeping is just another
day on the farm.
Live Whole Health: Self-care episode #15 – Loving
Kindness Meditation
#VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Alexander Ewanchuk
VA Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry reaches
major milestone
With IRS Deadline Looming, Some Veterans May Still Wait
Months for Stimulus Money
VA Defends Use of Unproven Drug on Veterans for
Coronavirus
Nearly 70 Dead in 'Horrific' Outbreak at Veterans Home
Man Accused of Pawning Korean War Vet's Bracelet Now
Charged with Murdering Him
New Law Protects Student Veterans During COVID-19 Crisis
'It's a sinking ship': COVID-19 deaths triple at
state-run vets nursing home in Pennsylvania as families clamor for information
Snacking Smart During 'Isolation'
Five Tips to Get Fit this Spring
VA Coronavirus Chatbot
COVID-19 Help via Text Messaging
Vietnam War Veterans Health Issues
COVID-19 Info Goes Mobile
How profit and incompetence delayed N95 masks while
people died at the VA
JWV Condemns Nazi Symbolism at Anti-Quarantine Protests
Radiology Concerns at the VA Illiana Health Care System
in Danville, Illinois
The Lasting Effects of War: A conversation with author
Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai and Veterans For Peace
As COVID Rages, Will the VA Be There for Future
Generations of Veterans?
National Nurses Week History
EXPLORE THESE RESOURCES TO GET STARTED: Whether you’re a
Veteran or are here for a Veteran you care about; whether this is the first
time or just the most recent time you’ve looked into mental health support, it
doesn’t matter. Everyone’s journey starts somewhere. Now is the time.
Warrior Surf Foundation teaches more than just surfing
VA encourages Veterans to make their mental health a
priority: This Mental Health Month, learn more about VA’s mental health
resources and hear Veterans’ stories of recovery
These four innovations are changing and saving Veteran
lives: VHA Innovation Ecosystem practices are recognized as some of the best
innovations in health care.
Philadelphia VA surprises Veterans with birthday calls,
employees with salute to staff
VA hospitals share patient experience best practices
during PX Week
VA enhances National COVID-19 Reporting Summary tool
"Go For Broke" (To risk all for one great
prize)
VA coronavirus deaths skyrocket as department revises its
records
Two employees test positive for COVID-19 at Armed Forces
Retirement Home campuses
Trump achieves major victories for veterans: The
administration has implemented reforms that increase accountability and expand
health care choices, and former servicemembers support them: Opposing view
VA celebrates nurses during National Nurses Week 2020: VA
nurses touch the lives of Veterans — 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365
days a year
Live Whole Health Self-Care Series #16 – Visualization:
Imagining a Vacation
Warrior Surf Foundation teaches more than just surfing
#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Vaughn A. Johnson
Birmingham VA garners “Age-Friendly Health System”
recognition: Initiative designed to improve care for older adults
VA gets boost from CARES Act to provide emergency
assistance to Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness during
COVID-19 crisis
Total number as of 05/10/2020 of COVID-19 cases in the Department
of Veterans Affairs = 10,877
Total number as of 05/10/2020 of COVID-19 deaths in the
Department of Veterans Affairs = 850
Total number as of 05/10/2020 of COVID-19 cases in the Military
= 7,826
Total number as of 05/10/2020 of COVID-19 deaths in the Military
= 27
Here's the VA's 3-Part Plan to Resume Full Services for
Veterans
Coronavirus outbreak kills more than 70 residents at
veterans home in New Jersey: report
Calling the Shots in Hanoi: The legendary North
Vietnamese leaders stood tall—especially in the perception of their U.S.
opponents.
Strict Rules in Place for National Cemetery Visits on
Memorial Day
NVLSP, Yale Veterans Clinic Paper Confirms Guam Veterans
‘62-75 Likely Exposed to Dioxin Herbicides
VA national cemeteries to commemorate Memorial Day
Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva. Taps Historian and Professional Bugler
Feeding Those in Need: A VFW Post in Missouri serves food
to more than 172 families in midst of COVID-19 crisis.
VFW Members Make Face Masks for Active-Duty Sailors
during COVID-19 Pandemic: Members from VFW Post 5867 in Lakeside, Calif., and
VFW Post 3787’s Auxiliary in San Diego have taken donating their time during
the pandemic a step further
‘The Best Response and Recovery Team in the Nation’: The
VFW Department of Florida’s Emergency Response Team leads a statewide
initiative to battle COVID-19 crisis
'We Are All Very Fortunate to Have These Post Members': A
VFW Post in Virginia thrusts its efforts into stopping the spread of COVID-19,
while assisting locals in need with food and supplies
Veteran is Grateful for Remarkable Service from VFW: He
knew he needed to file a claim, but he was not comfortable handling it alone
Veteran Makes It Through Thanks to the VFW: 'If not for
VFW Post 1303 and the VFW's Unmet Needs program, the next issue to come up
likely would have been the straw that broke the camel’s back'
VA’s Compliance with the Improper Payments Elimination
and Recovery Act for Fiscal Year 2019
Former Veterans Affairs Doctor Indicted on Multiple Civil
Rights Charges
Dark Waters: A Conversation with Mark Ruffalo, Rob Bilott
& Emily Donovan
Chairman Takano - VVA - 050520.mp4 – Virtual conversation
with John Rowan
Managing Our Demons While Sheltering in Place
VA releases new
COVID Coach mobile app
SUBSCRIBE TO LIVE RADIO AND PODCAST ARCHIVES
Explore Meditation, Breathing Techniques and Yoga
Medal of Honor recipient Ron Shurer dead at 41 after
battle with lung cancer
VA says it won’t stop use of unproven drug on vets
H.R.5957 - K2 Veterans Toxic Exposure Accountability Act
of 2020 Introduced in the House on 02/25/2020 and Referred to the Committee on
Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a
period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for
consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the
committee concerned.
H.R.5701 - Care for the Veteran Caregiver Act Introduced
in the House on 01/29/2020 and Referred to the House Committee on Veterans'
Affairs. On 02/07/2020 Referred to the
Subcommittee on Health.
Senate Democrats try to restore 48-hour review process
for VA claims: The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced that it is
ending the "48-hour review policy" that allowed veteran service
officers 48 hours to review a rating decision made by the Veterans Benefits
Administration Please take action on
this issue and prevent VA from eliminating this program, which ensures timely
delivery of benefits to veterans and reduces the workload of VA's appeal
structure. Thank you.
Reflections of My Life - Marmalade
This is a Memorial Day Tribute to Our 50 Swift Boat
Sailors "Still on Patrol"
Naval Special Warfare Command Memorial Day Message
Remember The Fallen
'America told us to get over
it': black Vietnam veterans hail Spike Lee film that finally tells their story
Da 5 Bloods highlights the
experience of veterans who fought for their country only to be treated as
second-class citizens
Vietnam veterans memorial displayed in Burholme
How to participate in Steve Hartman's "Taps Across
America"
VA Flouts Reality Amid the Coronavirus Outbreak
President Obama Speaks at Memorial Day Service
Remember The 27 Crusaders
Joe Biden, Wearing Mask, Appears in Public at a Veterans
Memorial: The presumptive Democratic nominee made a public appearance for the
first time since mid-March, cutting a contrast with President Trump, who did
not wear a mask at two Memorial Day events.
This Organization Hasn't Stopped Hunting for 72,000 World
War II MIAs
Undersea explorers find wreck of USS Nevada, the ship
that almost escaped Pearl Harbor
PTSD: National Center for PTSD
If Someone Has These Traits, You Can Bet They’ve Served
In The Military!
Borne the Battle: a weekly podcast from the VA, covers a
wide range of topics effecting the Veteran community. Host, Marine Veteran
Tanner Iskra, and his guests aim to engage all members of the Veteran community
through personal stories—told by Veterans themselves—and also through special
episodes like Benefits Breakdowns which keep the community up to date on the
latest VA developments.
VA resumes in-person Compensation and Pension exams at
select locations
White House order to end union subsidies expands clinical
space for Veterans, nets $1.4 million for taxpayers
VA conducts deep-dive study into effects of COVID-19 on
Veterans
Marine Corps Veteran’s new resource for healthy
lifestyle. Online yoga: “I'm comfortable
in my own skin”
Vets First Podcast S:1 E:2: Life after traumatic brain
injury
Live Whole Health: Self-care episode #24 – Progressive
Muscle Relaxation
Help on hand: Phone apps provide Veteran support, 24/7
Daniel Inouye: Nisei With Honor
#VeteranOfTheDay Army Air Forces Veteran Art Wong
Independence Fund expands program with gift cards for
Veterans
Virtual Employment Services for Veterans, Caregivers and
Military Spouses from PVA: PAVE is open to all Veterans, their spouses and
caregivers
Veterans benefit from job placement, mental health
support: Vocational Rehabilitation Service promotes recovery
Borne the Battle #196: Navy Veteran, Bryan Bergjans,
Senior VP, National Director of Military Lending
Military lending expert has some tips and updated
information for VA’s Home Loan Program
Secretary Wilkie Memorial Day 2020 message
VA lead facilities reintroduce health care services while
ensuring safe environment
VA encourages donations to help homeless Veterans or
those at risk of homelessness during COVID-19 pandemic
VA, multiple agencies launch Joint Mortgage and Housing
Assistance website for Americans impacted by COVID-19
VA scientists race to determine effectiveness of prostate
cancer drug for COVID-19 patients
VA launches clinical trial for Veterans with COVID-19 based
on prostate cancer drug
Drug may help prevent virus from penetrating lung tissue
VA partners with Dole Foundation, Red Cross to help
Veteran caregivers: Free premium LinkedIn subscriptions for those taking care
of our Nation's heroes
VA brings women’s health training to rural areas: 26% of
enrolled women Veterans live in rural areas
Operation Deep Dive Suicide Prevention Study
Live Whole Health Self-care series episode #22 – Stress
Live Whole Health: Self-care episode #23 – Guided
Relaxation through Poetry
Experimental plasma helps Vietnam Veteran recover from
COVID-19: After receiving convalescent plasma, he was discharged from the COVID
unit
Six tips for acing your VA cover letter: From
proofreading to tone, follow these six cover letter tips from VA recruiters to
help your application stand out.
How one Army Veteran confronted military sexual trauma:
Today, she helps other Veterans to recover
VA is here for women Veterans during COVID-19 and beyond:
Tools, resources and information women Veterans need
How Innovation and Partnership are Ending Diabetic Limb
Loss at VA: Through innovative public-private partnerships, VA is reducing
hospitalizations and diabetic amputations
VA’s Caregiver Peer Support Mentoring Program: Members
share their individual journeys as caregivers
National Surveillance Tool assesses readiness across VA’s
health system
Explore an innovative medical technology career
supporting Veterans: During Healthcare Technology Management Week, VA
celebrates the professionals who advance the technological resources at VA
Veterans getting more mail through reduced errors: 5,000
Veterans are updating their contact info each week online
#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Betty Holm
Make it a lifestyle, not a diet: Helping Veterans make
long-term changes
Graves of veterans vandalized with torn American flags,
police say
Department of Veterans Affairs - Response to COVID-19
31 VA staff members have lost their lives to COVID-19
Nearly 1,200 veterans have died from COVID-19
Death of a Patient, Deficiencies in Domiciliary Safety
and Security, and Inadequate Contractual
Agreement at the VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System in
Cleveland
H.R. 6800 – Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus
Emergency Solutions Act or the HEROES Act.
Passed the house on May 15, 2020;waiting for Senate action. VA language is in Division H of the bill.
VETERANS’ DISABILITY EXAMINATIONS IN THE TIME OF
COVID-19: A WAY FORWARD
Virtual Forum: Veterans' Disability Examinations in the
Time of COVID-19: A Way Forward
377 views•Streamed live on May 27, 2020
This Food Was Once Packaged Military Rations: You can
make combat rations look better, but they still won’t taste good.
Gary Sinise Foundation donates meals to VA hospital staff
during COVID-19 pandemic
2 Top Officials Suspended at Veterans Nursing Home Hit by
37 COVID-19 Deaths
COVID-19 Updates: The PA Department of Military and
Veterans Affairs’ highest priority has been, and remains, the health and safety
of the nearly 1,300 residents we serve and the dedicated staff who serve them.
Please review the information below to learn how our six Veterans Homes
continue to serve Pennsylvania veterans during COVID-19.
COMMONWEALTH OF PA - OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL JOB
SEEKERS. DMVA's Southeastern Veterans'
Center Is Hiring: The Southeastern Veterans' Center in Spring City (Chester
County) is hiring. Immediate positions are available for RNs, LPNs, nurse
aides, custodial workers, and food service workers
COMMONWEALTH OF PA - OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL JOB
SEEKERS. At the Pennsylvania Department
of Military and Veterans Affairs, we currently have immediate openings for
rewarding careers in nursing across Pennsylvania
Local teen making masks for veterans, health care workers
VCI announces program to aid veterans in need during
crisis
Editorial: Keep elderly in mind as we get ready to reopen
S.3444 - Fair Care for Vietnam Veterans Act of 2020
PUBLIC LAW 116–128—MAR. 21, 2020: To authorize the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to treat certain programs of education converted
to distance learning by reason of emergencies and health-related situations in
the same manner as programs of education pursued at educational institutions,
and for other purposes.
H.R.5995 - Major Richard Star Act: This bill provides
that a combat-disabled uniformed services retiree with fewer than 20 years of
creditable service may concurrently receive, without reduction veterans'
disability compensation, and retired pay or combat-related special compensation.
VA Research works with industry, other partners on
COVID-19 clinical trials
VA has security tools to help Veterans guard online
privacy during COVID-19: VA’s Office of Information and Technology is
protecting Veterans from online scams during coronavirus pandemic
VA Burial and Memorial Benefits Quick Start Guide now
available
Building Stress Resiliency - Making Stress Work For You
Webinar:
Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Commonwealth
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