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A $3.4 million grant from the US Department of Veterans Affairs will allow the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery to expand by 17.3 acres. Caleb Cage, executive director of the state Office of Veterans Affairs, said,

As part of the Building Utilization Review and Repurposing (BURR) Initiative, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has identified development opportunities at the Brockton Campus of the VA Boston Healthcare System and at the Bedford VA Medical Center.

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.

VA has launched a telephone service called Coaching into Care, which is a national phone service that links Veterans and their family members with benefits and services available in their communities.

VA recently announced that it will expand its pilot for the Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record (VLER), which enables sharing of Veterans’ health records, adding six additional sites to the current five already using the program.

VA recently automated the online Health Benefits Renewal (10-10EZR) process for Veterans in an ongoing effort to streamline access to benefits.

A Vietnam Veteran whose career has focused on helping war Veterans at VA's Vet Centers and a VA chief financial officer who led the agency to reduce costs were among nine federal officials honored with 'Service to America' medals.

Yesterday, the Old Veterans Guard held our Veterans Press Conference for "Claiming Ownership to Our Land." We appreciate the loyal support of those who attended and the support this noble cause.

Yesterday, 100 recently injured Veterans from around the country gathered in San Diego for the 4th National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic held through Sept. 23.

Spring Valley resident Simon Jackson loves the feeling he gets through his handcycle. “I am the engine for where and how fast I go,” said the 34-year old Army Veteran.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is reaching out to Veterans in new and innovative ways every day.

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced last week that more than $2.2 billion in retroactive benefits have been paid to approximately 89,000 Vietnam Veterans and their survivors who filed claims related to one of three new Agent Orange presumptive conditions.

Compensated Work Therapy is a program that provides employment counseling, training and assistance to those who qualify.

The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs inducted a VA employee into its Hall of Fame. Dr. Rory Cooper, director of Human Engineering Research Laboratories, Rehabilitation Research and Development Service for VA was recognized for his exceptional service to veterans, the military and the nation.

As the National Veterans Small Business Conference comes to an end in New Orleans, Chief of Staff John R. Gingrich met with Veteran business owners.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) released today the FY 2009-2010 annual scorecard of federal agency performance on small business contracting.

The VA office of the Inspector General (OIG) released today “Audit of Veteran Owned and Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Programs.”

Josie Koonce would tell you her love story in such a way that you became a part of it. Amidst bombing and the horrors of World War II, a young German girl met a member of the U.S. Air Force.

Retired Army 1st Sgt. Renee Floyd wasn't about to let a disability stop her from realizing her dream of having her own business.

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.

Veterans in North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia can rest a little easier knowing they have a resource available during weekends, holidays and evenings.

Female Veterans are on pace to double in number over the next few years. In preparing for this demographic shift — and in recognizing that women have unique health care needs — the VA has undergone nothing short of a medical makeover during the last decade.

VA’s Office of Survivors Assistance ensures families of the fallen have full access to the services and benefits to which they’re entitled.

In June, VA’s Women Veterans Call Center started to contact women Vets to educate them on VA health care and gender-specific services available at VA facilities. In the first month, the Call Center reached over 1,000 female Vets.

On JULY 13, 2011, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia ruled that the military BCMR’S ( Board For Correction of Military Records ) were arbitrary and capricious, committed an abuse of discretion, and violated matters of law.

About to fly to Brazil to participate as a hand cyclist on the Achilles Freedom Team, Army Veteran Alfredo De los santos, 41, has already raced in the Warrior Games in Colorado, the Boston Marathon, New York Marathon, Marine Corps Marathon and 100 mile Face of America race from DC to Gettysburg.

You are invited to the Durham VA Medical Center Benefits Fair! Save the date and bring your questions. Knowledgeable staff will be on hand to answer questions about VA benefits and services.

History, heritage and honor celebrated Memorial Day, WWII veteran finally receives medals and more ....