Be like Jim: No legs, no problem
Jim Jacobi has had a lot thrown at him -- war, Agent Orange, triple bypass surgery and losing both legs. But …
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Recreation therapy gives Veteran new lease on life
VA celebrates National Therapeutic Recreation Month and all it does to change Veterans’ lives. Here’s a …
#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Gregory D. Gadson
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Gregory D. Gadson, who served seven years after an IED blast …
Mobile OPS pilot looks to expand VA prosthetic care
Matthew lost part of his left leg while serving in Iraq. VA Puget Sound developed a program to help …
Being Mom comes first for Army Vet Paralympics champ
She does more on one leg than most do on two, and this Army Vet, Paralympics champ and mom hopes to inspire …
VA North Texas brings mobility, freedom to amputee Veterans
David Janke likes to wear comfortable shorts around VA North Texas Healthcare Systems’ Dallas campus …
Harlingen, Texas, VA offers Veterans same-day service action plan for orthotic, prosthetic needs
"Having same-day service [action plans] for walk-in patients will save Veterans time in receiving the …
VA rehabilitation scientist recognized for work with Veterans affected by upper-limb loss
A career researcher with the Providence VA Medical Center in Rhode Island, has been awarded for her work …