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VA extends deadline through Monday for Veterans and survivors to apply for PACT Act benefits backdated to August 10, 2022
Extension will ensure that no Veteran or survivor will miss out on a single day of backdated PACT Act benefits
Milwaukee VA chaplain earns national accolades
He’s been called an innovator, a force multiplier and a unicorn. Now he can be called the best chaplain in the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Vet Fest connects Veterans with valuable PACT Act information
Local Veterans received valuable information and forged vital connections with Milwaukee VA staff during a weekend event at the Milwaukee lakefront.
Veteran-owned farm to debut at Milwaukee VA 2023 farmers market
U.S Marine Veteran Tsiltiyah Fogle’s childhood dream was to operate a farm, and her husband, U.S. Navy Veteran Charles Fogel, is supportive of that dream coming true. Together they own and operate Ephrata Farm in Union Grove, Wis.
Adaptive equipment provided by Milwaukee VA gets scuba enthusiast back in the water
A scuba enthusiast who sustained debilitating injuries in a fall is back in the water thanks to intensive rehabilitation and custom-made adaptive equipment made possible by the Milwaukee VA Medical Center.
Reeling in the years: Veterans fishing outing marks 50th anniversary
Not everyone hooked a fish during the annual Disabled Vets Fish Outing in Port Washington June 28, but based on the smiles and laughter of all involved, it didn’t matter.
Milwaukee Veterans focus on transitioning their post-traumatic stress to growth
When Diana Donald finally sought care from the Milwaukee VA for her post-traumatic stress disorder, she figured she would be cured after a few appointments.
Milwaukee VA honored for green efforts
Efforts to reduce greenhouses gases and improve recycling have netted accolades for the Milwaukee VA Medical Center.
Horse sense: Veterans reap benefits of equine therapy
As Sarah Janos stood stock-still, Arion, the big thoroughbred gelding, slowly sidled up behind her. Sarah kept her eyes forward as Arion drew closer. Within a few seconds, Arion was beside Sarah, and he nuzzled her shoulder, which brought a huge smile to the former Army medic’s face.
Milwaukee VA key contributor to PTSD research project
Treatment works. That’s the mantra of the Department of Veterans Affairs when it comes to post-traumatic stress disorder. Numerous studies and years of evidence-based work have shown that VA is a leader in effective treatment of PTSD.