Category: VA

When you’re applying for a job here at VA, it can never hurt to give hiring managers further insight into you as a candidate. By taking the time to write a cover letter—even if they don’t request one—you’ll do one extra thing that may capture their attention and get you on the path to an…

This information on assistance has been sent to 52,000 Veterans who live in Hawaii: Hawaii Wildfires: Veteran Disaster Resources (govdelivery.com). It contains disaster assistance information including arrangements for possible interruptions in benefits payments. VA’s Office of Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance follows disaster alerts that are issued by each state department of insurance in the event…

John N. Reese, Jr., of the Choctaw tribe, was born in Oklahoma in 1923. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in late 1942, and served in Company B, 148th Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry Division in 1945. On Feb. 9, 1945, Reese fought for the Paco Railroad Station in Manila. The 21-year-old private and one of…

In line with VA’s strategic goal of effective communication with customers and partners, VA has partnered with Mediflix, which hosts a vast selection of educational content and technology to improve health care for Veterans. Through this partnership, all Veterans will gain access to Mediflix’s digital platform and video channels which provide a wealth of educational…

The American Red Cross has seen a shortfall of about 25,000 blood donations in the first two months of the summer, which makes it hard to keep hospital shelves stocked with lifesaving blood products. By making an appointment to give blood or platelets in August, donors can keep the national blood supply from falling to shortage…

Life is unpredictable and full of ups and downs that can affect your well-being. As a Veteran, you face unique and difficult challenges due to your experience in the military. If you’re dealing with a crisis or thoughts of suicide, it can feel like you’re carrying the weight alone. While support may seem out of…

Ryan “Andy” Bressler was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in 1928. He attended the University of Connecticut and joined the ROTC program, graduating in 1952 with a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics and a commission as a second lieutenant into U.S. Army Infantry. Shortly after graduating, Bressler was called to active duty for service in Korea.…

Need to file a privacy complaint related to your VA benefits? Would you like tips on how to prevent identity theft? Are you a Veteran who wants to amend your VA record? Or do you have a question about VA’s privacy policies as they relate to Veteran data and records? VA Privacy Service’s new “Protecting…

For more than 95 years, VA’s Research and Development program has been improving the lives of Veterans — and all Americans — through health care discovery and innovation. Our priorities are simple: Expanding Veterans’ access to high-quality clinical trials Increasing the real-world impact of VA research Putting VA data to work for Veterans Actively promoting…

In a strong show of support, more than 500 Veterans, family members and survivors attended the PACT Act Summer VetFest held at the San Antonio Northwest Health Care Center. South Texas VA collaborated with the San Antonio Northwest Health Care Center and the Veterans Benefits Administration team for this successful event. “The PACT Act is…

A Marine Corps Veteran got an infusion of hope this week when he became the second patient in Texas—and the first Veteran in the country—to receive a groundbreaking drug aimed at slowing the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).  The new ALS medication, Qalsody, was approved by the FDA in April of this year. Roy Swearingen,…

Have you ever caught yourself saying mean words about your body? “My knees are knobby.” “My hearing is bad.” “My fingers look like sausages.” Listen to yourself today. How many times do you catch yourself criticizing your body? What if you turned that around and started complimenting it? “My knees help me walk to the…