03/23/2023
Learn about the expanded PACT Act benefits and health care available to Veterans at these 40 Events being held across the country. Just Show up! You’ll be able to speak to VA experts on your eligibility and take the next steps to receive the care and benefits you’ve earned. Visit www.va.gov/PACT and check your eligibility for all countries, conflicts, conditions and other information to determine your next steps. learn
03/21/2023
We often are multi-tasking, making it hard to remember all the small actions we are doing. Some trouble remembering is a normal problem in our everyday, busy lives. But sometimes, forgetfulness is a symptom of something else. When should you become concerned about your brain health? Don’t let your brain health slip your mind. Talk with your primary care provider early if you have any concerns about your brain health.
03/16/2023
Veterans Affairs Life Insurance (VALife) is VA’s newest whole life insurance program that offers cash value and very competitive premium rates for all service-connected Veterans age 80 and under. Veterans Affairs Life Insurance (VALife) increases access to life insurance for more service-connected Veterans than ever before. learn more ‣ .youtube { overflow:hidden; padding-bottom:56.25%; position:relative; height:0; } .youtube iframe {
03/14/2023
This Women’s History Month, VA celebrates 100 years of advancing health care for women Veterans, including the work of those who advocated for women Veterans to receive the health care services they’ve earned and deserve. Within the last decade, VA has focused on further enhancing health care services and providing a welcoming atmosphere at VA facilities. With the support of Congress, Veteran advocates, and Veteran Service Organizations, VA improved offerings in the
03/09/2023
The Reserve Health Readiness Program helps ensure that all service members of the National Guard or Reserve are ready for mobilization or deployment, including medical readiness, dental readiness, and deployment services. The RHRP fills the gap when military hospitals or clinics are either not available, at capacity, or unable to provide the level of support that reserve components require for medical readiness and deployment related services, giving these members the assessments
03/07/2023
Military service can present challenging situations where it is impossible for us and/or others to do what’s right. Volunteers of America (VOA) recognizes that Veteran may feel guilt, shame, distress, or self-condemnation for violating his or her moral beliefs in combat by killing someone, witnessing death, or failing to prevent the immoral acts of others. It is important that Veterans find a supportive and safe space where they can build and
02/28/2023
A healthy and fit service member is deployable and combat ready, and lifestyle changes and medical management can greatly reduce the risk of heart disease. Lifestyle changes and medical management can greatly reduce the risks of developing heart disease. In fact, developing healthier habits at the earliest age possible can improve your odds of better heart health later in life. learn more ‣
02/23/2023
When it comes to Veterans’ benefits, there is a lot of confusion about the difference between VA disability vs. pension. Both are important programs that provide financial assistance but they are quite different. learn more ‣ .youtube { overflow:hidden; padding-bottom:56.25%; position:relative; height:0; } .youtube iframe { left:0; top:0; height:100%; width:100%; position:absolute; }
02/21/2023
When it comes to your health care coverage, personal milestones are known as Qualifying Life Events (QLEs), opening a 90-day period to make eligible changes to your TRICARE health plan outside of open season. TRICARE QLEs include military, family, and government-directed changes, and that’s why it’s important to know what types of events are QLEs and what to do if you experience one. learn more ‣
02/16/2023
Vision health is critical to force readiness, so much so that eye problems can cut a military career short. A recently launched study could lead to better tracking of eye health over a service member’s career to prevent future eye conditions. The study began in July 2022 to determine whether a comprehensive baseline military eye examination requirement should be established across the services to fill gaps in information and improve warfighter
#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Derek Holland - VA News
tinyurl.com
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Derek Holland, who was killed while serving in Afghanistan.