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New video series teaches Veterans how to file disability claims online
Veterans can now access information through Health Records on iPhone
Partnership for Public Service credits VA for customer experience improvements
VA employees among federal government workers honored with 2019 Sammies awards
Veterans Legacy Memorial honors deceased Veterans online
VA enhances research and education efforts related to airborne hazards and burn pit exposure

New video series teaches Veterans how to file disability claims online

VA is transforming the way Veterans learn about and apply for benefits through a new video tutorial highlighting the digital Disability Compensation Benefits Claims tool released earlier this year.

Thousands attend Veterans Day events at VA’s national cemeteries

Thousands of people attended Veterans Day events at 41 different cemeteries Nov. 8-11, held by the National Cemetery Administration.

VA Secretary gives Veterans Day briefing at White House

VA Secretary Robert Wilkie hosted a State of the VA press conference at the White House, outlining the successes VA has made in 2019.

Secretary Wilkie’s Veterans Day 2019 message

VA Secretary Robert Wilkie thanks the selfless service of Veterans during his 2019 Veterans Day message, citing words from the Declaration of Independence.

Public can attend Veterans Day events at national cemeteries

The public can attend Veterans Day events at national cemeteries located throughout the U.S. from Nov. 8-11. Visitors can choose from the 41 different cemeteries who will host events.

Veterans can now access information through Health Records on iPhone

VA is rolling out nationwide access for Veterans to their VA health data, alongside their health records from other health care providers, in the Health Records section of the Health app for iPhone.

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#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Joseph M. Halicek

Posted on Nov 12, 2019November 7, 2019 Posted in Veteran of the Day
Veterans’ Happy Birthdays…100 times…and counting!

Posted on Nov 12, 2019November 12, 2019 Posted in Health
Expectant mothers find community support through Women Veterans Health Care Program

Posted on Nov 12, 2019November 6, 2019 Posted in Health
New video series teaches Veterans how to file disability claims online

Posted on Nov 12, 2019November 7, 2019 Posted in Benefits
Thousands attend Veterans Day events at VA’s national cemeteries

Posted on Nov 11, 2019November 12, 2019 Posted in Memorial Affairs
Vietnam Veterans, families honored, thanked through program

Posted on Nov 11, 2019November 11, 2019 Posted in Honoring Vets
#VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Rafael Peralta

Posted on Nov 10, 2019September 25, 2019 Posted in Veteran of the Day
How VA uses innovation to fight flu

Posted on Nov 10, 2019November 7, 2019 Posted in Health
#VeteranOfTheDay Marine Veteran Alonza M. Russell

Posted on Nov 9, 2019October 29, 2019 Posted in Veteran of the Day
Marine Veteran continues to serve, assists Veteran families

Posted on Nov 9, 2019November 6, 2019 Posted in Memorial Affairs
VA Secretary gives Veterans Day briefing at White House

Posted on Nov 8, 2019November 8, 2019 Posted in Secretary's Blog
VA Photos of the Week: November 8, 2019

Posted on Nov 8, 2019November 8, 2019 Posted in VA Photos of the Week

Health

Veterans’ Happy Birthdays…100 times…and counting!

Posted on Nov 12, 2019November 12, 2019 Posted in Health
Expectant mothers find community support through Women Veterans Health Care Program

Posted on Nov 12, 2019November 6, 2019 Posted in Health
Vietnam Veterans, families honored, thanked through program

Posted on Nov 11, 2019November 11, 2019 Posted in Honoring Vets
How VA uses innovation to fight flu

Posted on Nov 10, 2019November 7, 2019 Posted in Health
Chillicothe VA fair focuses on dementia support

Posted on Nov 7, 2019November 6, 2019 Posted in Health
Annie messages support Veterans on their weight loss journey

Posted on Nov 6, 2019November 5, 2019 Posted in Health
VA Dietitian: How I met the Pope

Posted on Nov 5, 2019November 4, 2019 Posted in Health
VA nurse saved her life… twice

Posted on Nov 4, 2019October 31, 2019 Posted in Health
Precise Robotic Knee Surgery at Houston VA fast-tracks Veteran recovery

Posted on Nov 1, 2019October 30, 2019 Posted in Health
Veteran and caregiver finds family through VA’s Peer Support Mentoring

Posted on Nov 1, 2019October 31, 2019 Posted in Health
American Legion Auxiliary Co-Presents Creative Arts Festival

Posted on Oct 31, 2019October 31, 2019 Posted in Health
VA takes nutrition counseling out of the office and into the kitchen

Posted on Oct 31, 2019October 30, 2019 Posted in Health

VA Careers

Explore a VA career in medicine at AAMC 2019 in Phoenix

Posted on Nov 7, 2019November 5, 2019 Posted in ChooseVA
Join the Veterans’ healthcare leadership team as a VAMC Executive Director

Posted on Nov 1, 2019October 30, 2019 Posted in ChooseVA
Help end Veteran homelessness as a postdoctoral fellow

Posted on Oct 30, 2019October 28, 2019 Posted in ChooseVA
Discover a career providing Veterans with osteopathic care at OMED19

Posted on Oct 25, 2019October 24, 2019 Posted in ChooseVA
Consider a career in emergency care for Veterans at #ACEP19

Posted on Oct 24, 2019October 22, 2019 Posted in ChooseVA
Make a difference in Veterans’ lives as a crisis line responder

Posted on Oct 18, 2019October 17, 2019 Posted in ChooseVA
Explore the rewards of an anesthesiology career at VA during #ANES19

Posted on Oct 17, 2019October 16, 2019 Posted in ChooseVA
Borne the Battle #167: Dr. Albert Weed, Green Beret Medic to Army Medical Officer to VA Surgeon

Posted on Oct 16, 2019October 15, 2019 Posted in Borne the Battle podcast
Discover a VA career in chest medicine at #CHEST2019

Posted on Oct 15, 2019October 16, 2019 Posted in ChooseVA
Change agent transforms the way VA serves Veterans

Posted on Oct 9, 2019October 7, 2019 Posted in ChooseVA
Dr. Stone testifies on community care success, recruitment needs

Posted on Oct 4, 2019October 7, 2019 Posted in ChooseVA
Discover a life-changing career in Veteran mental health at Psych Congress

Posted on Oct 2, 2019September 30, 2019 Posted in ChooseVA

Honoring Vets

Vietnam Veterans, families honored, thanked through program

Posted on Nov 11, 2019November 11, 2019 Posted in Honoring Vets
Presidential Proclamation on Veterans Day, 2019

Posted on Nov 7, 2019November 7, 2019 Posted in Honoring Vets
The Warrior Tradition: PBS documentary highlights Native American Veterans

Posted on Nov 7, 2019November 5, 2019 Posted in Honoring Vets
Writers inspire at National Veterans Creative Arts Festival

Posted on Nov 5, 2019November 5, 2019 Posted in Adaptive Sports
Veterans posthumously honored for donating their bodies to research

Posted on Oct 27, 2019October 24, 2019 Posted in Honoring Vets
PTSD to PTS: Ty Carter fights mental health stigma

Posted on Oct 24, 2019October 24, 2019 Posted in Honoring Vets
Giles McCoy: Surviving adrift in the Philippine Sea

Posted on Oct 17, 2019October 18, 2019 Posted in Honoring Vets
Veteran portraits on display at Kennedy Center

Posted on Oct 15, 2019October 15, 2019 Posted in Honoring Vets
Hispanic American Veterans honored during heritage month

Posted on Oct 11, 2019October 10, 2019 Posted in Honoring Vets
300 birthday cards for a 100-year-old World War II Veteran

Posted on Oct 7, 2019October 7, 2019 Posted in Honoring Vets
VA Home Based Primary Care improves quality of care for Veterans

Posted on Oct 6, 2019October 3, 2019 Posted in Honoring Vets
Salem VA Medical Center: The history and future of “a great monument”

Posted on Sep 27, 2019September 27, 2019 Posted in Health

Guest Posts

State Dept. VIP fellowship open to Veterans with masters degrees and interest in foreign affairs or political science.

State Dept. VIP fellowship opens application period

Posted on October 17, 2019October 17, 2019 Posted in Guest Posts 4 comments 460 views

The U.S. Department of State is accepting applications for the sixth cohort of the Veterans Innovation Partnership (VIP) Fellowship program from Thursday, October 17 to Monday, October 21, 2019, for Veterans who recently earned a graduate degree and have an interest in foreign affairs careers.

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