Title:U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Description:The US Department of Veterans Affairs provides patient care and federal benefits to veterans and their dependents. The home page for the Department of Veterans Affairs provides links to veterans benefits and services, as well as information and resources for other Departmental programs and offices.
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Photo Collection: Women in Uniform, WWII – Present
In honor of Women rsquo;s History Month, VA is celebrating the accomplishments of female service members. In doing so, we used Facebook, Twitter, and the VA blog to collect 170 photos of women in uniform.
View the photos
VA Secretary Encourages Schools to Continue Yellow Ribbon
On March 10, VA Secretary Eric Shinseki encouraged private schools to participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program for 2011 ndash;2012. The program helps pay the balance of tuition for student Veterans at private universities. Read more at VAntage Point
US and Australian VA Departments Team Up
The US and Australian Departments of Veterans Affairs will collaborate on a new research effort
focused on investigating the impact of recent conflicts on the health of returning Servicemembers. Both Departments will share data and best practices for a common goal: serving Veterans.
Stop Loss Retroactive Pay Deadline Extended Again
Service members, Veterans and beneficiaries of service members who were involuntarily extended under Stop Loss Between Sept. 11, 2001 and Sept. 30, 2009 are eligible for Retroactive Pay. The deadline to file has been extended to March 18.
VA Lends New Support to Caregivers
The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching the first of a series of new and enhanced services supporting family caregivers of seriously ill and injured Veterans.
Learn more |
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VA Reaching Out to Veterans on Campus Through VetSuccess
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is making a concerted effort this Spring to reach out to student Veterans at eight VetSuccess on Campus sites to make them aware that VA counselors are standing by to help ease their transition from active ndash;duty military to college life. More information
Schools Encouraged to Join VA rsquo;s Yellow Ribbon Program
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki is encouraging interested colleges and universities to join the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in participating in the Post ndash;9/11 GI Bill Yellow Ribbon Program for the upcoming 2011 ndash;2012 academic year. More information
Dr. Haru Okuda Named National Medical Director for SimLEARN
Dr. Haru Okuda was recently named national medical director for the Department of Veterans Affairs Simulation Learning Education and Research Network (SimLEARN) program. Okuda leads a staff of clinical simulationists and educators in conducting research, developing curricula and best practices.
More information
U.S. and Australian Departments of Veterans Affairs Research Impacts of Recent Conflicts
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will collaborate with the Australian Department of Veterans Affairs on a new research effort focused on investigating the impact of recent conflicts on the health of returning Servicemembers.
More information
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President Obama rsquo;s 2012 VA Budget Request
On February 14, the President released VA rsquo;s Budget Proposal, which includes a spending plan of $132 billion for 2012 mdash;nearly an eleven percent increase of 2010 rsquo;s budget. For more information, visit VA rsquo;s Budget website or call (202) ndash;461 ndash;6623.
VA Publishes its Fiscal Year 2010 Performance and Accountability Report
On November 15th, VA published its FY 2010 Performance and Accountability Report (PAR). The PAR is VA rsquo;s report card and describes 2010 performance results achieved compared to performance targets. It enables the President, Congress, Veterans Service Organizations, and the public to assess VA rsquo;s performance on behalf of America rsquo;s Veterans. View the report for more information.
Download Your MyHealtheVet Personal Health Record
On August 2, 2010, President Obama announced the ldquo;Blue Button rdquo;
capability that allows Veterans to download their personal health information from their MyHealtheVet account.
Having control of this information enables Vets to share the data with health care providers, caregivers, or people they trust.
Download yours now.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs ndash; 810 Vermont Avenue, NW ndash; Washington, DC 20420
Reviewed/Updated Date: March 14, 2011