Category: VA

The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products and services on the part of VA. Veterans should verify the information with the organization offering. Caring for someone with special needs—whether a child, sibling or other loved one—can be both incredibly rewarding and deeply challenging. Fortunately, there are many resources available…

The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products and services on the part of VA. Veterans should verify the information with the organization offering. Lindsay Kasow’s dedication to service didn’t end when she hung up her military uniform. A Marine Corps Veteran and current VA employee, Kasow embodies a continued…

Recently, students from the Fort Jackson Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) volunteered at the Columbia VA Health Care System’s (CVAHS) Dorn Campus. Fourteen U.S. Army students and an instructor participated in Operation Gratitude. Students from the Fort Jackson NCOA “The purpose is for us to just give back,” said Sgt. First Class Jacqueline Jefferson, the Senior…

The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products and services on the part of VA. Veterans should verify the information with the organization offering. We’ve curated an assortment of events that aim to assist, educate, and enrich Veterans and their families. Each week, we’ll continue to post relevant and timely…

The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products and services on the part of VA. Marine Corps Veteran Andrew Appleton was skeptical about seeking care at VA. For years, misconceptions about long wait times, subpar care and limited eligibility kept him from signing up for VA health care. But when…

At 79, Marine Corps Veteran Douglas B. Hatch was paralyzed by Guillain-Barré syndrome, a condition in which the body attacks its nerves. Now 83, he’s training to compete again in the National Veterans Wheelchair Games. The few, the proud Hatch served in the Marine Corps from 1960 to 1965 with Marine Air Control Squadron 9.…

“VA is one of the unsung heroes,” said David Cohen, a Navy Veteran who receives care at the Manhattan VA Medical Center in New York City. Since filing his first medical claim with VA, Cohen has found a community of advocates—from fellow Veterans at the Virginia Department of Veteran Services where he was last stationed…

Happy National Park Week! This week’s Honoring Veterans spotlight honors the service of Army Veteran and NPS employee Charles Barr. Did you know that Veterans can receive a free lifetime pass to national parks? The pass provides free entrance to Veterans and those traveling with them. Just ask for it at the next national park you visit that has an entrance fee. From a young age, Charles Barr…

If you could see the look on your face right now, what would you see? Would your jaw be locked? Your forehead scrunched with worry or concentration? Would you see a relaxed expression or one of stress? Imagine you could offer yourself a massage that could ease those worry lines! We’ve all been there. Muscle…

Each Sunday morning in a New Jersey suburb of Philadelphia, the Flyers Warriors lace up their skates and take the ice for their weekly practice. More than 100 disabled Veterans, split into five teams based on skill level, spend their morning preparing for the USA Hockey 2025 Warrior National Championships in Coral Springs, Florida, where…

Editor’s note: The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products and services on the part of VA. Veterans should verify the information with the organization offering. Innerworld is not a substitute for professional mental health therapy. If you are having thoughts of suicide, call 988 then PRESS 1, or visit…

Veterans with Parkinson’s disease can receive a wide range of care and services from VA, including comprehensive medical services to specialized treatments, physical therapy and support for their caregivers. For one group of Veterans at the Central Virginia VA Health Care System, their Parkinson’s care includes a regular check-in to see what they’ve built with…