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As you reach into your pocket, you stop and think, “she’ll just waste the money on booze or drugs,” so you cross the street, only to find that the homeless are on street corners in every city and in every state across America.

Edie Meeks, RN, seems very positive on first impression. But, she says the sadness and anger that resulted from her service as a combat nurse in Vietnam has never left her.

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) physicians who spend at least 20 percent of their time in research activities are more likely to have greater job satisfaction and report more favorable job characteristics, according to an article published July 27 in the August issue of Academic Medicine.

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced today that more than $2.2 billion in retroactive benefits has already been paid to approximately 89,000 Vietnam Veterans and their survivors who filed claims related to one of three new Agent Orange presumptive conditions.

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.

Even before the semester starts, I’m sure my Veterans office on campus is tired of me. I often call or email questions about my enrollment, or if VA has paid my tuition bill.

Mr. Powers provides a perfect example of how to take charge of life and choose healthy living.

President Barack Obama yesterday called on Congress to move quickly on an initiative to offer tax credits to employers who hire unemployed veterans, including those with disabilities.

The normal anxiety any of us feel when we consult a physician is often increased when the help is sought for a mental health problem.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is booting a bus company, a car rental firm and a commercial laundry from its sprawling campus a few miles from the ocean as it tries to counter accusations that it puts commercial interests ahead of housing homeless vets.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced it has completed an important milestone on its joint path with the Department of Defense (DoD) to create a single electronic health record system for servicemembers and Veterans.

VA Butler Healthcare's MOVE! Program now has another program option: Telephone Lifestyle Coaching, or MOVE! TLC. TLC is a weekly/bi-weekly program of learning through a guided workbook and scheduled phone calls by a Veteran’s healthy lifestyle coach.

Did you know that VA’s Health Services Research & Development Service (VA HSR&D) is working to support Secretary Shinseki’s pledge to end Veteran homelessness by 2014?

Seven care teams at the Sioux Falls VA Health Care System are using Secure Messaging (SM)! More than 700 veterans have opted in. Your clinic might be next!

They were prepared for war. They were prepared to die for their country. But female Veterans agree they weren't prepared to come home and fight a different battle -- addiction to illegal drugs and alcohol.

As the Richmond VAMC returns to normal operations after the wake of Hurricane Irene, the Incident Command Center is still operating under emergency conditions until all of the patients that were evacuated from Hampton VAMC last Thursday are back home.

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 ...

Stand Downs are one part of the Marion VA Medical Center’s efforts to provide services to homeless Veterans or Veterans in need.

One of the main concerns to the West was the significant threat Iraq posed to Saudi Arabia. Following the take-over of Kuwait, the Iraqi army was within easy striking distance of Saudi oil fields.

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.

As we approach the tenth anniversary of constant combat operations, I‘ve heard folks speak about the resiliency of service members in the face of multiple deployments against a determined enemy.

The public is invited to participate in “RIDE FOR THE VETS” on Sept. 24, a poker run benefiting Veterans served by the Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center and its outpatient clinics.

Health problems associated with military service during Operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn and related VA benefits

Mary Kodiath, ANP-BC, San Diego VAMC's Health Promotion & Disease Prevention program manager (left) and Carol Walsh, MS, RD, PACT dietitian (right), while conducting one of the Wellness Group sessions in Oceanside Clinic.

A large thunderstorm the evening of Aug. 18 damaged vehicles, knocked out power and delayed Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki’s trip to the Omaha VA Medical Center.

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.

I have given you readers, our government officials, and our media over the past decades the facts as I can find it on our herbicide issues ‘with documented references.’

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.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has launched its Paralympic Program website as part of VA’s ongoing commitment to support the rehabilitation and recovery of disabled Veterans through participation in adaptive sports.

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.

Dan Roper, Holbrook facility and nurse manager demonstrates telehealth technology, now allowing Veterans to meet with their doctor without driving to the hospital.

At the Detroit VA Medical Center, there are now 30 different specialties that have E consults available. E consults are just one of many different ways of delivering quality health care.

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.

VA Butler Healthcare's System Redesign Team was recently awarded first place in a national VA competition.

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.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today the release of a policy directive regarding the secure use of Web-based collaboration and social media tools.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in Tomah is expanding services to rural Veterans. On September 7, 2011 the Clark County VA Outpatient Clinic, located in Owen, Wisconsin, will open for business.

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

August 10th marked the 50th anniversary of the commencement of using Agent Orange defoliant in Vietnam and other countries of Southeast Asia. This is not a momentous occasion by any stretch of the imagination.

The VA office of the Inspector General (OIG) released today “Audit of Veteran Owned and Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Programs.”