To care for the competing Veteran athletes fromfifteen nations, VA medical and mental health personnel from nearby are on site to provide support.
More than 500 ill and injured military Veterans from 15 nations have come to Orlando, Florida, to compete in the 2016 Invictus Games taking place May 8 – 12, 2016
Laurine Carson won for her cognitive, electronic application idea called TECi, which stands for Trusted, Empathic, Calming, and Insightful, that will serve Veterans as a trusted companion by learning, understanding, and interacting with them during rehabilitation and recovery of their injuries.
Sec. Bob McDonald discussed some of the challenges the VA has faced within the past few years, what has already been done during his time in office and his plan for the future of VA.
Navy Veteran Joseph Noil's story was unraveled by the Medal of Honor Historical Society, which inspired a post on VAntage Point that led to the discovery of Bernadette Ricks, Noil’s great-great-granddaughter.
"By recognizing the employees of the VA, we are reminding everyone of that wonderful mission we have of caring for those that have borne the battle and their families.”
The eBenefits premium account unlocks multiple, additional VA benefits and services. Our short, helpful YouTube tutorial explains how to easily gain premium account access.
“You can live after a disability.”
Veterans of the U.S. Army’s 65th Infantry Regiment were honored with the Congressional Gold Medal in a ceremony at Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol on April 13.
The #VABrainTrust: Pathways to Innovation summit bring together leaders in brain research and promote collaboration between private industries, national/professional sports organizations, the federal government, innovators, scientists, athletes, clinicians, caregivers and Veterans.
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