The U.S. economy is in bad shape, but it’s no longer in the tailspin it was a year ago. To give a concrete example, here’s just one positive indicator: The unemployment rate for most Veterans was lower in December 2010 …
UPDATE: As of 5:00 PM ET Sunday, IRIS is back up and running. If you want to submit a question to VA, you might want to wait until after the weekend. IRIS, the secure online messaging for VA, will be …
As you probably heard this week, President Obama has signed new GI Bill legislation into law. This will affect students that are using Post 9/11 GI Bill as well as Vocational Rehabilitation. VA’s GI Bill page offers a summary of …
VA Deputy Under Secretary for Disability Assistance; Vietnam Veteran
Filing a first claim for disability compensation can be a stressful experience. I’d like to use my experience as both a Veteran and a VA official to demystify the process and empower you with information you need.
Chairman at Student Veterans of America; Iraq Veteran; Student at The George Washington University
The House and the Senate passed a bill that significantly enhanced and changed the Post 9/11 GI Bill and other educational benefits.
Director of the Philadelphia VA Regional Office and Insurance Center
VA is constantly improving clarity and transparency in all services, benefits and programs provided to Veterans, their families and survivors.
Once again, the Department of Defense has extended the deadline for Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay. The deadline to file a claim is now March 4, 2011. So far, less than half of the 145,000 Veterans who qualify have filed …
County Veterans Service Officer; U.S. Marine Iraq Veteran
As a CVSO (County Veterans Service Officer), I learned quickly, VA compensation and Pension programs are only a fraction of what the Veteran’s needs truly are.
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.
