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Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – October 10, 2011

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Veterans! Here’s your Top 10 News stories of the day compiled from the latest sources. We encourage you to browse our list so that you can take what you want and keep what you need

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – October 05, 2011

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VA has approved retroactive traumatic injury benefits to Service members who suffered qualifying injuries during the period Oct. 7, 2001 to Nov. 30, 2005, regardless of the geographic location where the injuries occurred.

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – October 04, 2011

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Coming home from war can be a difficult experience for some Vets. At VAntage Point, Iraq Vet and author Colby Buzzell writes about his own struggle with reintegration and alcoholism—as a beacon for others.

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – September 27, 2011

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Bloomberg Guidant allegedly reneged on credits owed to the US Department of Veterans Affairs for replacement of units still under warranty and is accused of over-charging hospitals for the devices, causing them to over-bill Medicare, according to an e- mailed

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – September 26, 2011

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The Veterans Day National Committee recently selected the National Veterans Day poster for 2011 designed by John Magine, a Vietnam Veteran who works as a visual information specialist at the VA Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Fla.

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – September 17, 2011

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"Veterans with traumatic brain injuries now have a new place to go in Sioux City. Opportunities Unlimited has been has been awarded a contract with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – September 16, 2011

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Twenty VA medical centers from across the nation were recognized by The Joint Commission as Top Performers on Key Quality Measures for 2010.

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – September 15, 2011

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Seattle Medium The Veterans Treatment Court will connect eligible veterans to treatment and counseling services available through the federal Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – September 14, 2011

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On September 4, the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team took on local Washington, DC celebrities at Nationals Park.

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – September 10, 2011

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On this 10th anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001, we remember and honor those lost in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania—and all who have served in the decade since.

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – September 06, 2011

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Men and women who have served in the military can find out about their benefits from the state Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – August 31, 2011

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On August 30, VA Deputy Secretary W. Scott Gould addressed the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Convention in San Antonio. "We are committed to staying the course for positive change at VA.”

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – August 29, 2011

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The VA Maryland Health Care System has changed to meet the needs of our nation's newest returning veterans. We have increased our services for women veterans, the fastest-growing segment of the veteran population, and we have implemented innovative ...

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – August 23, 2011

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Florence National Cemetery located in South Carolina is a cemetery rich with history. It is a former Confederate prison, the final resting place for more than 2,000 unknown Union Soldiers and the infamous Florena Budwin.

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – August 22, 2011

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The DoD Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR) is re-evaluating Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) and Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) disability ratings for some Veterans medically separated between September 11, 2001, and December 31, 2009, to ensure a correct disability retirement determination was made.

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – August 18, 2011

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On Tuesday, VA announced publication of a new social media policy. The policy allows VA employees to leverage sites like Facebook and Twitter to communicate with Veterans of all eras more efficiently.

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – August 18, 2011

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The National Veterans Small Business Conference is underway in New Orleans. Yesterday, Secretary Shinseki and other VA leaders addressed Veteran business owners on ways to expand contracting opportunities and nourish their businesses.

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – August 16, 2011

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Today, the National Veterans Small Business Conference kicked off in New Orleans. The conference helps Veterans build their businesses, expand contracting opportunities and more.

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – August 15, 2011

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The DoD Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR) is re-evaluating Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) and Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) disability ratings for some Veterans medically separated between September 11, 2001, and December 31, 2009

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – August 12, 2011

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A new VA study found that Veterans with PTSD or depression were around four times more likely to have a drug or alcohol problem

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – August 08, 2011

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VA is committed to delivering quality care to Veterans, including those in rural and remote areas.

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – August 03, 2011

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Thomas R. Kosten, M.D. was recently selected as the Associate Chief of Staff for Research at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC). In his new post, Kosten is charged with management of one of the largest research programs in the VA health care system.

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – August 03, 2011

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On August 1, major changes to the GI Bill went into effect. Learn more about the changes and how they can affect you at VAntage Point.

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – August 02, 2011

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Today, the National Veterans Wheelchair Games kicked off in Pittsburgh, PA. The Games offer 17 sports to Veterans who suffer from spinal cord injuries, amputations and neurological diseases.

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – August 01, 2011

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To promote innovation and create jobs, VA has awarded $56.7 million in contracts to build solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in support of ongoing energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives.

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – July 29, 2011

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VA’s National Vet Small Business Conference: Building Partnerships

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – July 11, 2011

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We are looking for stories that illustrate the vital role of women in the military. If you are a woman Veteran attending the 2011 Summit, you may have the opportunity to be recorded on video in a short interview about your military service.

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – July 05, 2011

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VA’s Office of Rural Health has been working hard to improve the quality of care for Veterans living in rural areas.

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – June 23, 2011

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More than 500 Family Caregivers who applied for new services offered for Post 9/11 Veterans started their care-giving training June 9 and 10.

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – June 17, 2011

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VA is continuing to develop housing opportunities for homeless and at–risk Veterans by adding 34 VA locations across the country, which will increase the Department’s available beds by over 5,000.

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – Jun 08, 2011

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The Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice enforces laws designed to protect the rights of members of the military. The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, or SCRA, provides critical additional consumer and other protections to the men and women serving our nation

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – Jun 01, 2011

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While in Alaska to recognize Memorial Day, VA Secretary Eric Shinseki discussed the challenges of providing health care to rural Veterans, as well the bright future of telehealth.

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Todays News

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Recently, VA Deputy Secretary W. Scott Gould testified to the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee on VA and DoD collaboration. The Deputy focused on joint initiatives to make the transition from Servicemember to Veteran seamless. Read the statement here.

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News

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Last Thursday, Dr. Patricia Hayes, Chief Consultant for Women Veterans Health, and Stacy Garrett-Ray, Deputy Director for Patient Care Services, held the first of what will be monthly roundtables on women Veterans healthcare.

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News

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VA and Easter Seals have formally announced a partnership to provide comprehensive Family Caregiver training to those whose primary job is to care for an injured Veteran at home

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News

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An unprecedented VA program that promises to redefine the science of genomics goes national tomorrow, when the official launch of the Million Veteran Program (MVP) is announced during the May 5 Research Forum at VA Central Office.

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News

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VA research is showing that tailoring primary care to Veterans coping with homelessness may be an effective way to improve their health and put them on the road to permanent housing.

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News

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VA San Diego Healthcare System hosted a “Clothesline Project,” to raise the awareness of military sexual trauma. Male and female Veterans decorated t–shirts and uniforms in a way that reflects their experience of sexual trauma and recovery.

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News

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Veterans! Here’s your Top 10 News stories of the day compiled from the latest sources

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News

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Some Veterans training for the Paralympics will be able to qualify for a monthly allowance from VA, under a new program to help disabled Vets take part in competitive sports.

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News

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Wounded Warriors, Veterans, Service Members and their families can now connect to the National Resource Directory on their mobile device.

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News

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Amputee Veterans in the City of Brotherly Love turned out for the third annual First Swing Golf Clinic – a new approach to physical therapy and great chance for camaraderie.