Listen to the chatter in a VA medical center waiting room or scroll our Facebook page, and you’ll get a sense of one of the biggest issues affecting Veterans: the disability claims backlog. The problem did not begin overnight, and …
If you thought Veterans were only accustomed to taking orders and not giving them, you might find this surprising: nearly 14 percent of the 26 million small businesses in the United States are operated by Veterans. And later this fall, …
Earlier today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released Veteran unemployment data for the month of April. The unemployment rate for all Veterans was 6.2 percent last month—a drop from 7.1 percent in March and still below the national average of …
As one Afghanistan Veteran put it earlier today, the Boston Marathon bombings this month brought the experience of war to our city streets. Three people were killed with over two hundred injured, many of which are now amputees. The method …
To be sure, last week was a big one for breaking national news, so you may have missed a substantial development with VA’s claim process, and the backlog of claims that have way too many folks waiting for a decision. …
Soon after two bombs exploded at the finish line of the Boston Marathon yesterday, videos and photos of the grim aftermath flooded social media and cable news. One image quickly stood out—a man in a cowboy hat rushing a badly …
Your roundup of Veterans news and resources: We often mention the Veterans Crisis Line and how it has saved lives, but this video really drives home the enormous effort from dedicated folks to staff the calls day and night. And …
This week, VA rolled out its budget request for 2014, which will seek $152.7 billion to increase capacity for programs and services delivered to Veterans. To simplify a complex thing, here’s a primer on what the budget entails. There are …
(Editor’s note: This post was written and published by the White House Blog by Denis McDonough, Chief of Staff to President Obama, and Gene Sperling, Director of the National Economic Council and Assistant to the President for Economic Policy.) With …
Earlier today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released Veteran unemployment data for the month of March. The unemployment rate for all Veterans was 7.1 percent in February—a a slight bump from 6.9 percent in February and still below the national …
Where Does Nutrition Fit in Healthcare?
21 May 2013
VA Nutritional Study Design (VANS-D) Project
We’re seeking ways to prevent the onset of diabetes, to reverse its progress, and to one day offer Veterans hope of eliminating the disease permanently.
Spring is Home Buying Season
15 May 2013
Communications specialist with the Veterans Benefits Administration
It’s finally spring – a time for spring cleaning, dusting off those softball cleats and for some, looking for a new place to call home.
Celebrating One Year of VRAP
15 May 2013
VA Deputy Undersecretary for Economic Opportunity
One year ago today, the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program, a program that offers a renewed opportunity for education/training and job assistance to unemployed Veterans, started accepting applications.
Every Body, Every Day: How to Get Fit
9 May 2013
Dietetic Intern at the Memphis VA Medical Center
How many times in one week do we hear about exercising? Eating right? Losing weight? Keeping our heart healthy?
Separate System Ensures Wounded Troops Receive Disability Benefits Quickly
9 May 2013
Director of the Office of Corporate Communications at the Veterans Benefits Administration
The backlog of disability claims for Veterans is getting a lot of media coverage, and everyone throughout the Department of Veterans Affairs, from the Secretary on down, has acknowledged that this is an urgent problem they are working to fix.
Updating Your Insurance Beneficiary Can Bring Peace of Mind
7 May 2013
Chief, VA’s insurance claims division
Life insurance should give you and your loved ones peace of mind that they will have funds available if anything happens to you. Here’s how to update it.
MyPlate: Healthy Eating Made Easy
2 May 2013
Dietetic Intern at the VA Medical Center in Memphis
MyPlate is the nutrition guide that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) publishes as a recommendation for Americans. As seen in the picture below, it depicts a plate with all four food groups—fruits, vegetables, grains, and protein—with a cup of dairy on the side.
VA’s New Hotline Dedicated to Serving Women Veterans
23 Apr 2013
Chief Consultant for Women’s Health Services for the Department of Veterans Affairs
As part of VA’s goal to implement improvements to its health care for women Veterans, we recently launched our new Women Veterans hotline.
