New VA Form Available for Ordering Veterans' Grave Marker Medallion - The Department of Veterans Affairs has streamlined the process for families of deceased Veterans to receive a medallion which can be affixed to grave markers at private cemeteries and indicates the Veteran status of the deceased. (5/22/12)
Joint VA/DOL Program Launches to Retrain 99,000 Unemployed Veterans - Starting May 15, unemployed Veterans between the ages of 35 and 60 can now apply for new benefits to cover education costs for up to one year through a joint Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Labor (DOL) program that focuses on retraining 99,000 Veterans for high-demand jobs. (5/16/12)
Women Veterans Task Force Draft Plan Released - The Department of Veterans Affairs is releasing for public comment a draft of its strategic report to address key issues facing women Veterans. The plan outlines steps for improvements to care and services for women Veterans that are sustainable, accountable and a part of the department’s culture and operations. (5/15/12)
Nationwide 2K Event Will Support Homeless Veterans and Promote Employee Wellness - The Department of Veterans Affairs is once again hosting a nationwide 2K “Walk and Roll” event at more than 130 VA facilities on May 16 to coincide with National Employee Health and Fitness Day. The event will also encourage employee and local community support of homeless Veterans. (5/14/12)
Veterans of Different Eras Prepare for Competition at 26th National Veterans Golden Age Games - More than 700 Veterans will travel to St. Louis, Mo., May 31 – June 5 to compete in the 26th National Veterans Golden Age Games, a national sports and recreation competition sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Help Hospitalized Veterans (HHV), and Veterans Canteen Service (VCS). (5/11/12)
Detroit to Host VA Small Business Conference, Hiring Fair - The National Veterans Small Business Conference, the government’s premier event for Veteran-owned small businesses, is coming to Detroit’s Cobo Center June 26-29, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced today. (5/10/12)
VA for Vets Video Honored with Four Advertising Awards - WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs’ high-tech platform to help Veterans find jobs, VA for Vets, earned top accolades from the advertising industry for a recruitment video that paid tribute to the nation’s military.
(5/9/12)
VA Grant Supports Improvement at Pennsylvania Veterans Facility - WASHINGTON (May 9, 2012) – The Department of Veterans Affairs is awarding more than $350,000 to construct a new meal delivery system at the Pennsylvania Veterans home in Scranton.
(5/9/12)
VA's Main Facebook Page Surpasses 200,000 "Fans" - WASHINGTON - The primary Facebook page for the Department of Veterans Affairs has amassed more than 200,000 “fans,” increasing the department’s ability to communicate directly with Veterans across the nation.
(5/8/12)
VA Eliminates Copayment for In-Home Video Telehealth Care - WASHINGTON - Beginning May 7, the Department of Veterans Affiars will no longer charge Veterans a copayment when they receive care in their homes from VA health professionals using video conferencing.
(5/8/12)
VA To Hold Research Week Forum in DC April 26 - The Department of Veterans Affairs will host several events to commemorate Research Week April 23-27, highlighted by Dr. Arun A. Seraphin of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) speaking at a forum on Thursday, April 26. (4/25/12)
VA Adding Family Therapists and Mental Health Counselors to Workforce - The Department of Veterans Affairs has expanded its mental health services to include professionals from two additional health care fields: marriage and family therapists (MFT) and licensed professional mental health counselors (LPMHC). (4/24/12)
