Category: VA

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

Christopher Carver is an IED survivor and Purple Heart recipient. His experiences have helped earn him Spokane’s Employee of the Year honors. The post Christopher Carver, Purple Heart Veteran, VA hospital’s Employee of the Year appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

March 29 is National Vietnam Veterans Day and Martinsburg VA is honored to share in the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War Commemoration. The post Martinsburg VA honors one of their own on Vietnam Veterans Day appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System Women’s History Month observance highlights the increasing role of women Veterans in VA. The post Gulf Coast VA observes Women’s History Month appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Women comprise roughly 10% of the total Veteran population but also account for 10% of the Veterans in America experiencing homelessness. The post Honor Women’s History Month by making Veteran homelessness history appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

A sick Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran reached out to VA to help find Gregory Williams, a Navy Corpsman buddy who saved his life in Vietnam. The post A Vietnam Veteran’s search for the Corpsman who saved his life, pt.1 appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: Jason Davis