Category: VA

Want to contribute to the VA Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans? Here is information for qualifications and how to submit nominations. The post VA seeks nominations for Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Army Veteran lived with no heat in Buffalo for two decades after home flooded. HUD-VASH program found her a home. “VA very open for helping.” The post Buffalo HUD-VASH partners with assisted living facility to help older Veteran appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

On March 14, President Joe Biden signed the Six Triple Eight Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021 into Public Law 117-97.  The legislation awards the Congressional Gold Medal to the 855 members of the Women’s Army Corps, who were assigned to the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion – the “Six Triple Eight” – during World…

Army, Coast Guard, Veteran amputee Gayle-Jayne Allyson completed her first Winter Clinic run in a bi-ski at Snowmass Village in Colorado. The post Winter Clinic: “A disability doesn’t define us. It is just a part of us.” appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Interested in a VA career? Meet up with VA recruiters at four in-person recruiting events this April. The post Find a VA career at April recruiting events appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VA Careers

With VA planning to expand several programs that allow aging Veterans to stay in their homes or live in home-like settings, positions with our geriatrics and extended care teams have more value than ever. While there’s something to be said for the ability to stay in your own home and maintain your independence, we also…

Women’s key role in the history of Tuskegee Campus of the Central Alabama VA Health Care System, one of the most historic medical centers in America. The post Women vital to historic Tuskegee medical center appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

On this National Vietnam War Veterans Day, VBA discusses the compensation and benefits available to Vietnam War Veterans. The post Disability compensation and benefits available to Vietnam War Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: Veterans Benefits Administration

What too often goes unsaid during conversations and commemorations about the Vietnam War is recognition of the women who served during that time. The post Center for Women Veterans remembers Women Vietnam War Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

VA’s mobile app for health and benefits gives Veterans access to a personalized experience to connect with VA. The post VA’s mobile app offers Veterans convenient access to VA health and benefits appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: Kiran Dhillon

When considering a change in life, no matter what it is, we start by asking ourselves two questions: Is it worth it? (importance), and Can I do it? (confidence).  The post Live Whole Health #116: Importance and confidence appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Vietnam Veteran Fred Bourjaily shares his war time experience and how today he helps the Veteran community through Veterans’ Treatment Court The post Borne the Battle #274: Army Veteran Frederick Bourjaily, Vietnam War Veteran, Veteran Treatment Court Mentor appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor