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Phones ring off the hook as The George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center produces a first of its kind “Salute to Veterans” Telethon.

 

Salt Lake City VA holds informational “telethon” for Vets

The Salt Lake City VA opened themselves up to Veterans, their families and the community recently. For 12 hours, employees and Veterans manned a phone bank–answering questions about healthcare, disability claims, GI Bill, and job training. Learn More

The Strength of a Sisterhood Brings Women Vets Together

 

The Strength of a Sisterhood Brings Women Vets Together

Read about how women Veterans discover strength in numbers and shared experiences in unexpected ways at the Oklahoma VA Medical Center. Full story

Secretary Shinseki Talks Transformation at the 2009 National Guard Joint Senior Leadership Conference

 

Secretary Shinseki Talks Transformation at National Guard Conference

At the 2009 National Guard Joint Senior Leadership Conference on Thursday, VA Secretary Shinseki discussed transforming the Department into a 21st century organization. View Secretary's Shinseki's remarks from the event.

Performance and Accountability Report

 

Fiscal Year 2009 Performance and Accountability Report

The Performance and Accountability Report (PAR) provides results on VA’s progress towards providing America’s Veterans with the best in benefits and health care. As VA’s report card, it contains performance targets and results achieved during FY 2009.

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VA and Kaiser Permanente Invite Veterans to Participate in Health Record Pilot Program

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Kaiser Permanente today announced an exciting program designed to improve care and services to our Nation’s heroes. VA and Kaiser Permanente are launching a pilot program to exchange electronic health record (EHR) information using the Nationwide Health Information Network (NHIN) created by the Department of Health and Human Services. More Information

Secretary Shinseki Announces Study of Vietnam–Era Women Veterans

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is launching a comprehensive study of women Veterans who served in the military during the Vietnam War to explore the effects of their military service upon their mental and physical health. More Information

VA and DoD Announce Disability Evaluation System Pilot Expansion

To expedite the delivery of benefits to many injured servicemembers who receive disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Department announced the expansion of a program with the Department of Defense (DoD) to streamline the application process for people retiring or exiting the military due to disabilities. More Information

Secretary Enhancing Partnerships with Medical Schools

To ensure Veterans receive 21st century care, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki has vowed to strengthen the partnership between the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the schools that train the nation's health care professionals. More Information

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A Thanksgiving Day Message from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs

We, at VA, are indebted to the men and women of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard for answering the Nation’s call to duty. We thank them for their service and sacrifice, and we wish them and their families a blessed Thanksgiving celebration. Read Secretary Shinseki’s full message.

Information on Emergency Payments for Veterans Awaiting VA Educational Benefits

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki has authorized advance payments up to $3,000 for Veterans who applied for VA educational benefits and who have not yet received their monthly education payments.

If you are a Veteran who has applied for one of VA's education programs and have not yet received your monthly benefit payment for the Fall 2009 term, you can request advance payment through our Advance Pay website.

Secretary Shinseki Details Plan to End Homelessness for Veterans

At the "VA National Summit Ending Homelessness among Veterans," Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki unveiled the department's comprehensive plan to end homelessness among Veterans by marshalling the resources of government, business and the private sector. More Information

VA, DoD Host National Mental Health Summit

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense (DoD) recently hosted a first-of-its-kind national summit to address the mental health care needs of America's military personnel, families and Veterans, harnessing the programs, resources and expertise of both departments to deal with the aftermath of the battlefield. More information

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