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Wall of Honor Nominations being accepted in Delaware
February 27, 2024The Wilmington VA Medical Center is currently looking for Wall of Honor nominations.
At the direction of President Biden, VA is expanding health care eligibility to millions of Veterans
February 26, 2024Today, VA announced that all Veterans who were exposed to toxins and other hazards while serving in the military — at home or abroad — will be eligible to enroll directly in VA health care beginning March 5, 2024.
VA launches new surgery initiative across the nation, a critical step to saving the lives of Veterans considering surgery
February 16, 2024This week, VA’s Surgical Pause Initiative was recognized with 2023 John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Award. This initiative, which is now expanding to all VA facilities that provide surgical care, is proven to decrease mortality among Veteran patients.
VA announces 2024 Equity Action Plan, new actions to ensure that all Veterans receive the health care and benefits they earned
February 14, 2024The Department of Veterans Affairs released its 2024 Agency Equity Action Plan to help ensure that VA delivers on its promise to provide world-class care and benefits to all Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors.
VA proposes rule to extend presumed areas of exposure to Agent Orange and other herbicides.
February 09, 2024Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs issued a proposed rule outlining plans to expand the locations and time frames for which VA presumes exposure to Agent Orange and other herbicides.
VA announces $5M in grant funding for transitional supportive housing for homeless Veterans
February 01, 2024Today, as a part of ongoing efforts to end Veteran homelessness, the Department of Veterans Affairs published a Notice of Funding Opportunity for approximately $5 million in grants per year (for up to two years) to help Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
VA housed more than 46,000 homeless Veterans in 2023
January 30, 2024Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it permanently housed 46,552 homeless Veterans in 2023 — surpassing the calendar year goal to house 38,000 Veterans by 22.5%.
VA to Host Veteran Town Hall in southern NJ
January 25, 2024Wilmington VA director to speak on VA updates in southern NJ at the Mays Landing VFW Post 220 on February 1. VA staff will be available to answer questions and provide resources. Veterans, family members, caregivers and community partners are encouraged to attend.
VA to Host Veteran Town Hall in southern Delaware
January 25, 2024Wilmington VA director to speak on VA updates in southern Delaware at the American Legion Post 28 on February 29. VA staff will be available to answer questions and provide resources. Veterans, family members, caregivers and community partners are encouraged to attend.
VA to award $52.5 million in grants to local organizations working to prevent Veteran suicide
January 25, 2024Today, VA announced the availability of $52.5 million in funding for grants to community-based organizations that provide or coordinate suicide prevention services for Veterans and their families.