The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) partnered with Verizon, Medivis and Microsoft, effective Feb. 12, as part of its efforts to deliver Veterans VA’s first advanced, 5G-enabled, clinical care system at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. Source:…
VA strengthens care and benefits for Veterans with $243 billion budget request for fiscal year 2021
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has a proposed $243.3 billion budget for fiscal year (FY) 2021. Source: VA News
Secretary Wilkie statement on President Trump's State of the Union address
VA Secretary Robert Wilkie released the following statement today Source: VA News
Statement from Secretary Robert Wilkie
Statement from Secretary Robert Wilkie regarding a personnel action Source: VA News
VA encourages communities to volunteer and recognize hospitalized Veterans during National Salute to Veteran Patients week
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will honor hospitalized Veterans at VA medical centers, clinics and facilities nationwide from Feb. 9-15 during National Salute to Veteran Patients. Source: VA News
Applications open for community organizations to apply for millions in adaptive sports grants to support community reintegration for disabled Veterans
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is accepting applications through March 17 for up to $15 million in grants for civic groups providing adaptive sports and therapeutic recreational opportunities to Veterans and members of the armed forces with disabilities.…
VA releases updated DOD list identifying Agent Orange sites outside of Vietnam
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released in January an updated Department of Defense (DOD) list of locations outside of Vietnam where tactical herbicides were used, tested or stored by the United States military. Source: VA News
American Heart Association praises VA genetic research
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) earned national recognition for its impact on heart disease and stroke science in VA studies published in 2019. Source: VA News
VA launches diabetes campaign to help Veterans, health care teams better manage care
he U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) launched a new campaign this month to give Veterans a better understanding of their diabetes numbers, which are critical to their well-being. Source: VA News
VA makes progress on resolution of legacy appeals
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Appeals Management Office (AMO) significantly reduced disability compensation legacy appeals inventory during the last nine months as part of the department’s long-term legacy resolution plan. Source: VA News