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VA expands access to care and benefits for some former service members who did not receive an honorable or general discharge
April 25, 2024Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs posted a final rule amending its regulations regarding character of discharge determinations, expanding access to VA care and benefits for some former service members discharged under other than honorable conditions or by special court-martial.
Wilmington VA Teams with the Drug Enforcement Administration for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
April 25, 2024On Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Wilmington VA and the Drug Enforcement Administration will host DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at the Wilmington VA Medical Center’s main primary care entrance.
Trust in VA among Veteran patients rises to 91.8%, up 6% since 2018
April 17, 2024Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced that Veteran trust in VA outpatient care has increased to 91.8%— up from 85.6% in 2018 (the first year since VA began conducting this survey).Veteran trust has increased during each of the past six years.
VA to Host Veteran Town Hall and Provide Resources
April 12, 2024The Wilmington VA Medical Center will be hosting a Veteran Town Hall in Cape May County, NJ at American Legion Post 184 on May 9. VA leadership will speak on VA updates and be available to answer questions.
VA announces new program to help more than 40,000 Veterans stay in their homes
April 10, 2024On May 31, 2024, the Department of Veterans Affairs will launch a new program — the Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase (VASP) program — to help more than 40,000 Veterans experiencing severe financial hardship avoid foreclosure and stay in their homes.
400,000+ Veterans enrolled in VA health care over past 365 days, 30% increase over last year
March 29, 2024This historic enrollment driven by the bipartisan PACT Act, which President Biden signed into law as a part of his Unity Agenda for the nation. New enrollees increased in all 50 states year-over-year.
VA announces goal to house 41,000+ Veterans experiencing homelessness in 2024
March 15, 2024If you are a Veteran who is experiencing homelessness or at risk for homelessness, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-4AID-VET (877-424-3838). Visit the VA Homeless Programs website to learn about housing initiatives and other programs for Veterans exiting homelessness.
Wilmington VA to Host Women and LGBTQ+ Veterans Resource Event
March 12, 2024The Wilmington VA Medical Center in collaboration with the Gay Women of Rehoboth, 501C3 will host a Women and LGBTQ+ Veterans Resource event on Friday, March 15 at the Lewes Senior Center in Lewes, Delaware.
VA expands in vitro fertilization for Veterans
March 11, 2024Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it will soon be able to provide in vitro fertilization (IVF) to eligible unmarried Veterans and eligible Veterans in same-sex marriages.
VA makes historic commitments to hire and support military spouses
March 07, 2024Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs signed the 4+1 Commitment – a partnership between government and private employers developed by Blue Star Families, Hiring Our Heroes, and Department of Defense’s Military Spouse Employment Partnership to hire and support military spouses.