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U.S. Army Veteran; Communications Specialist, Veterans Benefits Administration Representatives from VBA’s Benefits Assistance Service (BAS) conduct dozens of outreach activities each year.

The transition to paperless processing of Veterans' disability claims is underway. The Veterans Benefits Management System, an electronic claims processing system, is being implemented in all 56 regional offices.

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced today the availability of the new online funeral directors resource kit.

Today, Congressman Mike Michaud (D-Maine),Ranking Member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, named Nancy Dolan to be the new Staff Director for the minority committee office.

Today is the day. After a lot of planning and hard work, VA will launch the first phase of the new look and feel of our homepage VA.gov.

A new bill introduced Sunday in the US House of Representatives that, if passed, would expand telehealth services in Medicare and Medicaid programs has garnered the support of The American Telemedicine Association.

Veterans and others we spoke with say they're hoping something can be done" to avoid "fiscal cliff" cuts.

Tumor Boards May Add Little To VA Cancer Care.

With the passing of General Norman Schwarzkopf, we've lost an American original. From his decorated service in Vietnam to the historic liberation of Kuwait and his leadership of United States Central Command, General Schwarzkopf stood tall for the country and Army he loved.

From the VA Community Living Center at Cheyenne, Wyo. to the Texas Veterans Health Care Systems, VA staff, volunteers and communities bring holiday cheer to America’s Veterans during the 2012 holiday season.

On December 18, Sen. Daniel Inouye, an Army Veteran of World War II, Medal of Honor recipient, and longstanding Veterans advocate, passed away at the age of 88.

A new study published in the journal Neuroepidemiology presents evidence that nerve agents released by the bombing of Iraqi chemical weapons depots just before the ground war began could have carried downwind and fallen on American troops staged in Saudi Arabia.

VA's Veteran Employment Services Office (VESO) has created a new partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture that will extend career readiness services to Veteran job seekers nationwide.

On December 6, VA Secretary Eric Shinseki and Defense Secretary Leon Panetta held a joint press event to discuss ongoing points of collaboration between the two agencies.

“The VA's January 4 [2012] letter took the position that where FSS procedures are used and an SOVOSB is not an FSS contract holder, the SDVOSB is not entitled to any preference under the 2006 VA Act.” GAO’s 2012 Report to Congress

American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans will soon have increased access to health care services closer to home following a recent Department of Veterans Affairs and Indian Health Service (IHS) joint national agreement.

Last week, VBA hosted the November edition of our Twitter Town Hall Series. The topic for this session was Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment. Check out the review of our event to see if we answered your questions.

For about two years, VA’s online communications team has been closely tracking the advertising and recruitment efforts of for-profit schools looking to bring in GI Bill tuition dollars. In some cases, these schools have ensnared Veterans looking for info by using official-looking websites, which funneled potential recruits to those schools without any balanced, objective information.

The Southwest Riverside County chapter of the Military Officers Association of America meets at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5," and "is focused on supporting members who are struggling with the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.

I’m excited to announce the release of a report by the Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development called “Heroes on the Homefront: Supporting Veteran Success as Small Business Owners.

Getting used to it "is no small task," noting that "of the more than 1,570 American service members who have had" amputations "because of injuries in Afghanistan or Iraq, fewer than 280 have lost upper limbs

One of VA’s most important missions is also among its most challenging: ending Veteran homelessness once and for all. The goal has been set for the end of 2015, and the numbers seem to be heading in the right direction; last year, Veteran homelessness fell by 12 percent, thanks to an infusion of prevention services.

The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced that it has purchased land for two new national cemeteries in Florida.

On November 14, VA Assistant Secretary Dr. Tommy Sowers presented the Presidential Memorial Certificate to Mary Stone, widow of Medal of Honor recipient Col. James L. Stone, who was buried at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery.

Four patients at one of Pittsburgh's Veterans Affairs hospitals have been successfully treated for Legionnaire's disease, and the hospital's water supply is being chlorinated to prevent others from catching the sometimes deadly form of pneumonia.

Veterans face unique challenges coming home, but their strength and resiliency are leading them to successful lives after service.

Are you or do you know an unemployed Veteran 35-60 years old? The Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP) can provide up to 12 months of assistance ($1,564 a month) for training in a high demand career field.

Even though Barack Obama has served as commander in chief for the last four years, his re-election Tuesday will mean significant changes for the military in coming months, especially in terms of defense spending.

This is National Family Caregivers Month when VA salutes the brave family members and friends who are taking care of our Veterans.

Before Hurricane Sandy made landfall, the Manhattan VA Medical Center safely evacuated its patients, but the damage done to the facility is still being assessed.

Hurricane Sandy might be over but recovery efforts are ongoing in affected areas. You can find out more about how Sandy has affected local medical center operations.

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Earlier this month, the US Chamber of Commerce held its 300th Hiring Our Heroes job fair, leading to 10,400 jobs for Veterans and spouses. And they’re just getting started.

Severe weather in the Atlantic may impact VA operations, leading to closures, cancellations, or rescheduling.

VA employees across the country participated in the 3rd Annual “Pink Out Challenge” to raise awareness of breast cancer. Read about the champions for women Veterans behind the challenge.

More than 200 wounded Veterans are taking part in this year's Ride 2 Recovery, a seven day, 450 mile bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Many of the Vets were recruited at VA's resident trauma recovery program.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has a released a new and updated fact sheet on VA pension programs that includes important information for veterans, survivors and their families.

Daily Press (blog) The Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (VDDHH) and Virginia Relay have announced that military veterans living with a hearing or speech loss are now automatically eligible for telecommunications equipment through Virginia's Technology ...

Private companies are stepping up to put Vets into fast track education programs and developing transition guides to help Vets get in the door.

Thanks to low interest rates, VA-backed home loans surged by 50 percent in 2012. More than half a million loans were granted this year, the most since 1994.

My HealtheVet downloads from Personal Health Records now includes immunization information directly from health records.

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC, America’s national memorial to the Holocaust will honor all the brave soldiers who fought in World War II as part of its 20th anniversary commemoration.