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Recent News About U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
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VA recognized as top rising research institution in North America
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has been recognized as one of the top 10 fastest rising research institutions in North America, according to the esteemed Nature Index. The VA's long-standing history of medical breakthroughs includes the development of the CAT scan, the pacemaker innovation, and the execution of the first-ever liver transplant. In recent years, VA researchers have contributed significantly to critical initiatives such as COVID-19 response, women’s health, telehealth, suicide prevention, the PACT Act, President Biden’s Cancer Moonshot, among others.
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VA opens new clinic to expand healthcare services for Veterans in Florida
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has officially inaugurated its newest clinic in South Tampa, Florida. The Sabal Park Clinic is equipped to provide a wide range of services including primary care, mental health, social work, and dietetics. It is designed to cater to the needs of up to 3,600 Veterans.
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VA launches grant program to aid military transition to civilian life
WASHINGTON — On Military Spouse Appreciation Day, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced a new grant program designed to aid service members and their spouses in transitioning from military to civilian life. The grants will be awarded to eligible organizations that provide employment-based resources and tools for transitioning service members and spouses. This includes resume assistance services, interview training, job recruitment training, employment placement services, and other services that directly contribute to a successful transition.
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VA supporting nationwide ‘Memorial May’ marches honoring Veterans, service members
Washington - VA Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs Matt Quinn expressed, “We honor our nation’s heroes interred in our national cemeteries every day, but most especially throughout Memorial May.” The Department of Veterans Affairs is set to participate in a 20,000-mile nationwide march with 214,000 volunteers to honor Veterans, service members, and their families.The collaboration between Carry The Load and VA’s National Cemetery Administration will see rallies at 32 VA national cemeteries covering 20,000 miles along five different routes across 48 states. Participants...
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US Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Reviews Department of Veterans Affairs Budget
The U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs recently held a review of the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget and 2026 Advance Appropriations Requests for the Department of Veterans Affairs. The hearing, which took place on May 1, 2024, saw various individuals providing insights and testimonies.Among them was Maureen Roepsch, an Air Force and Coast Guard Vet with a family history of military service. Maureen expressed her gratitude for the care she received at the Manchester VA Medical Center, stating, "It’s such a comfort knowing I have this team on my side." She also highlighted...
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Department of Veteran Affairs sets all-time record for benefits provided for women Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has reached a milestone in delivering an unprecedented number of benefits to women veterans. Currently, 702,557 women veterans are receiving disability compensation benefits from the VA.
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President's Budget for 2025 includes an increase of $33 billion for the Department of Veterans Affairs
President Joe Biden's budget for the fiscal year 2025 proposes a $33 billion increase in funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The total request stands at $369.3 billion, marking a 10% increase from the previous year.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs has launched a new financial resource website to help Veterans
The Department of Veteran Affairs has initiated a financial resource website to enhance the financial well-being of Veterans and concurrently reduce the incidence of Veteran suicide. The National Veterans Financial Resource Center (FINVET) developed this website with an aim to augment protective factors that contribute to mental health.
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New Federal Electronic Health Record launched in North Chicago by Department of Veterans Affairs
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has declared a partnership with the Department of Defense (DOD) and Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization office to initiate a Federal Electronic Health Record. This record has been launched at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (Lovell FHCC) in North Chicago, Illinois.
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Veteran Affairs is expanding health care to all Veterans exposed to toxins during military service
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has declared its plan to broaden health care services for all Veterans who were exposed to toxins and other hazards during their military service. This significant expansion in health care, set to commence on March 5, is the largest of its kind.
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Homeless military veterans are at a higher risk of human trafficking
Homeless Veterans are increasingly susceptible to human trafficking, prompting the Department of Veterans Affairs to seek effective solutions to this escalating issue.
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Army Veteran Keith Dotts explains how the Department of Veterans Affairs has helped him
Keith Dotts, an Army Veteran who served for 26 years before retiring, has recently started availing some of the benefits offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and is satisfied with the results.
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Department of Veterans Affairs honors Richard Toliver for his Air Force service
The Department of Veterans Affairs recently paid tribute to retired Air Force Veteran Richard Toliver for his commendable 26 years of service. During his tenure, Toliver accumulated over 4,000 hours of flight time across Europe, North Africa, and the Persian Gulf, while also serving in Vietnam.
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Equity Action Plan by VA is launched to ensure all Veterans receive health care benefits
The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has unveiled a 2024 Equity Action Plan aimed at ensuring all Veterans receive the health care benefits they have earned. The department recently conducted a study to identify any disparities in grant rates for mental health conditions through disability compensation.
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The Department of Veteran Affairs has made $5 million in grant funding to support homeless Veterans
The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has declared the availability of $5 million in grant funding for transitional supportive housing for homeless Veterans. This initiative was established following the discovery that 46,000 Veterans were homeless in 2023.
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The Department of Veteran Affairs housed over 46,000 homeless Veterans in 2023
The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has announced that it successfully provided permanent housing to 46,552 homeless veterans in 2023, surpassing its initial goal of housing 38,000 veterans.
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The Department of Veteran Affairs is awarding $52.5 million to organizations that work to prevent Veteran suicide
The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has announced the availability of $52.5 million in grant funding to support local organizations committed to preventing veteran suicide. In 2021, an estimated 6,392 veterans took their own lives.
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Close to 50,000 Veterans have received free emergency suicide prevention care
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has offered nearly 50,000 veterans emergency suicide prevention care free of charge. In the inaugural year of this policy, the department saved service members and veterans over $64 million in healthcare costs.
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CBP flight engineer to retire after 50 years in federal service
Paul J. Waeghe, Jr., a flight engineer with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations, is set to retire after 48 years of service and over 23,000 hours as a P-3 aircraft flight engineer. Waeghe's career spans half a century in federal service, with his retirement scheduled for June.
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The Department of Veteran Affairs is providing hundreds of millions in funding to help homeless Veterans
The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has committed to allocating hundreds of millions in grant funding to aid homeless Veterans, following recent data that indicates a rise in Veteran homelessness in 2023.