Category: VA

How long do I have to wait before I get an answer l applied the beginning of July. Thank You Author: Richard Bartoszek

In reply to Richard Thomas. Absolutely, this is what keeps “stirring the pot” and causes problems. Author: DON MORRIS

Every year on August 7, we observe Purple Heart Day to honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who have been injured or lost their lives in service to our country. This year, the Center for Minority Veterans shines a light on remarkable minority servicemen and women whose incredible journeys exemplify…

For nearly two decades, Marine Corps Veteran Rob Slaughter lived in the shadows on the streets of LA. After losing both parents and being discharged from military service after less than four months, he found himself without a family, home or future. Eventually, addiction and homelessness led him to Skid Row, where suicide started to…

If you’re a beneficiary of the Civilian Health and Medical Program of VA (CHAMPVA) program, you may be able to get affordable, private dental care through the VA Dental Insurance Program (VADIP). Who can get VADIP CHAMPVA beneficiaries, including: Current or surviving spouses. Children of an eligible Veteran who is rated permanently and totally disabled…

Having a house built is an excellent way to obtain your dream home. Building your own home could also be a solution in areas where there is a low inventory market. While most construction projects can be complex, it’s a great benefit for those Veterans willing to invest the necessary time, energy and funds to…

Physicians and nurses who are looking for a rewarding career at the Department of Veterans Affairs can now find open positions that meet their criteria faster than ever before.   A smarter way to search  We’re excited to introduce a new feature on VA Careers: an interactive Jobs Map that helps job seekers efficiently identify open…

One Veteran recently shared his story of how he avoided VA for years — until he faced a health scare and found his way back.  Marine Corps Veteran Andrew Appleton shares that he came back to VA after experiencing excruciating leg pain. He made an appointment with a VA doctor, who suspected blood clots and…

Douglas Ferrier didn’t quit smoking for good when he placed his “last pack” in his father’s coffin. He didn’t quit during a second attempt to go cold turkey or when he first tried to stop by using medication. But Ferrier persisted, which is why he’s sharing this message with other Veterans who want to stop…

What recent achievement are you most proud of? Perhaps it was receiving a promotion at work, completing your first 10K run, watching your child graduate high school or helping a neighbor with their home renovation? While these moments can be significant, they are the result of substantial effort, often spanning months or even years. A…

More than half of a group of Veterans who were offered money to participate in a VA research study chose to donate the money to a Veteran Service Organization (VSO) instead.  Among Veterans who reported having a financial strain, one third still chose to donate. “On the 100th anniversary of VA research, this unanticipated finding…

Navy Veteran Matthew Roach rang the celebration bell at VA Amarillo’s Lubbock VA Clinic on July 8, signifying his official triumph over terminal stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer one year after being diagnosed. Roach was the first Veteran to ring the newly installed bell, which he donated to the facility months earlier in hopes of…