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VA launched its Paralympic Program Website as part of an ongoing commitment to support the rehabilitation and recovery of disabled Veterans through participation in adaptive sports.

On August 30, VA Deputy Secretary W. Scott Gould addressed the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Convention in San Antonio. "We are committed to staying the course for positive change at VA.”

The VA Maryland Health Care System has changed to meet the needs of our nation's newest returning veterans. We have increased our services for women veterans, the fastest-growing segment of the veteran population, and we have implemented innovative ...

Whether you're on the east coast preparing for Hurricane Irene or on the other side of the country, it's a good idea to make sure your family is prepared in the event of an emergency.

The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs inducted a VA employee into its Hall of Fame. Dr. Rory Cooper, director of Human Engineering Research Laboratories, Rehabilitation Research and Development Service for VA was recognized for his exceptional service to veterans, the military and the nation.

Florence National Cemetery located in South Carolina is a cemetery rich with history. It is a former Confederate prison, the final resting place for more than 2,000 unknown Union Soldiers and the infamous Florena Budwin.

The DoD Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR) is re-evaluating Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) and Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) disability ratings for some Veterans medically separated between September 11, 2001, and December 31, 2009, to ensure a correct disability retirement determination was made.

As the National Veterans Small Business Conference comes to an end in New Orleans, Chief of Staff John R. Gingrich met with Veteran business owners.

On Tuesday, VA announced publication of a new social media policy. The policy allows VA employees to leverage sites like Facebook and Twitter to communicate with Veterans of all eras more efficiently.

The National Veterans Small Business Conference is underway in New Orleans. Yesterday, Secretary Shinseki and other VA leaders addressed Veteran business owners on ways to expand contracting opportunities and nourish their businesses.

Today, the National Veterans Small Business Conference kicked off in New Orleans. The conference helps Veterans build their businesses, expand contracting opportunities and more.

The DoD Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR) is re-evaluating Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) and Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) disability ratings for some Veterans medically separated between September 11, 2001, and December 31, 2009

A new VA study found that Veterans with PTSD or depression were around four times more likely to have a drug or alcohol problem

VA is committed to delivering quality care to Veterans, including those in rural and remote areas.

President Obama "outlined new steps Friday to combat the high rate of unemployment among the '9/11 generation' of veterans, proposing tax credits for companies that hire returning service members and the creation of 'reverse boot camps' to train veterans for civilian jobs." Speaking at the Washington Navy Yard, he "challenged the private sector to hire 100,000 unemployed post-9/11 veterans or their spouses by 2013.

Thomas R. Kosten, M.D. was recently selected as the Associate Chief of Staff for Research at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC). In his new post, Kosten is charged with management of one of the largest research programs in the VA health care system.

On August 1, major changes to the GI Bill went into effect. Learn more about the changes and how they can affect you at VAntage Point.

Today, the National Veterans Wheelchair Games kicked off in Pittsburgh, PA. The Games offer 17 sports to Veterans who suffer from spinal cord injuries, amputations and neurological diseases.

To promote innovation and create jobs, VA has awarded $56.7 million in contracts to build solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in support of ongoing energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives.

VA’s National Vet Small Business Conference: Building Partnerships

VA’s Office of Survivors Assistance ensures families of the fallen have full access to the services and benefits to which they’re entitled.

Did you know VA has an award-winning national TV commercial series? VHA’s Healthcare Recruitment and Retention Office (HRRO) recently received a prestigious 2011 Gold Aster Award for their commercial series “Today’s VA.” The commercial series was developed in collaboration with JWT INSIDE, a recruitment advertising and employment communications agency.

Women Veterans and VA employees gathered in Washington, DC for the 5th National Summit on Women Veterans. The summit focused on ways to improve gender-specific care and services for female Vets.

Not everyone responds to PTSD treatments the same way – that’s why new methods provide important options for Veterans.

The Salem VA Medical Center in Salem, Va., recently opened its new Center for Traumatic Stress (CTS) which was dedicated on June 13.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will host the National Veteran Small Business Conference and Expo, August 15-18, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, La.

VA has embarked on a major initiative to reach out to women Veterans in order to solicit their input on ways to enhance the health care services VA provides to women Veterans.

In June, VA’s Women Veterans Call Center started to contact women Vets to educate them on VA health care and gender-specific services available at VA facilities. In the first month, the Call Center reached over 1,000 female Vets.

VA announced a new pilot program that will emphasize dogs’ therapeutic potential for Veterans. Fourteen Vets will interact with dogs while they receive residential treatment for PTSD and TBI.

With the unemployment rate high among post-9/11 Vets, the Department of Energy instituted a new program: Troops to Energy. Energy’s goal is to provide Vets with career training and to enter the energy industry.

Today, Sergeant First Class Leroy Petry was awarded the Medal of Honor on the 149th anniversary of the establishment of the Army service medal by President Abraham Lincoln.

The New England Center for Homeless Veterans is having our 2nd annual Harbor Cruise this Thursday, July 14th, from 6-9.

We are looking for stories that illustrate the vital role of women in the military. If you are a woman Veteran attending the 2011 Summit, you may have the opportunity to be recorded on video in a short interview about your military service.

Neither rain nor wind, nor heat and humidity dampened the enthusiasm of participants and volunteers during the first national VA2K, held on June 2 across VA.

In recognition of Women Veteran’s Health Month, country music star and Veteran Stephen Cochran and Veteran Shanda Taylor-Boyd tell a story of VA Research turning hope into reality

VA’s Office of Rural Health has been working hard to improve the quality of care for Veterans living in rural areas.

The National Training Summit on Women Veterans is July 15-17. The three day summit will focus on the role of women in the military.

Veterans of the United States armed forces may be eligible for a broad range of programs and services provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Today is National HIV Testing Day. Why is HIV testing so important? Diagnosing HIV early greatly improves medical outcomes.

More than 500 Family Caregivers who applied for new services offered for Post 9/11 Veterans started their care-giving training June 9 and 10.

The Department of Veterans Affairs’ mail-order pharmacy program has been recognized as a J.D. Power 2011 Customer Service Champion

VA is continuing to develop housing opportunities for homeless and at–risk Veterans by adding 34 VA locations across the country, which will increase the Department’s available beds by over 5,000.