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VA Secretary Denis McDonough statement on department’s extension of moratoriums on foreclosures and evictions, and new mortgage repayment assistance
As the nation emerges from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, an estimated millions of Americans remain in need of mortgage and rental assistance.
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VA plans expansion of benefits for disability claims for conditions related to certain toxic exposures
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced today two major decisions related to presumptive conditions associated with Agent Orange and particulate matter exposures during military service in Southwest Asia.
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VA expands COVID-19 vaccinations to adolescents under SAVE LIVES Act
The Department of Veterans Affairs is expanding COVID-19 vaccinations for some 12- to 17-year-olds as part of the SAVE LIVES Act.
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VA and SBA jointly support restaurant recovery
Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough and Small Business Administration Administrator Isabella Guzman visited Compass Coffee, a local Veteran-owned business in the nation’s capital, May 5, to show their joint support for SBA’s recently announced Restaurant Revitalization Fund.
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Enrollment applications now available for accelerated program to prepare Veterans for high-demand careers
As part of the American Rescue Plan, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is accepting applications from Veterans interested in the Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program.
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VA’s 1 Step Today campaign promotes Veteran mental wellness
As part of Mental Health Month, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs launched 1 Step Today to provide guidance curated by Veterans to inspire them to start on a path toward recovery, well-being and a healthier tomorrow, by taking one step at a time. 
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DOD's Military OneSource Provides Access to Military Funeral Honors Directory
The Department of Defense provides members of the military community access to a
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VA establishes 120-day task force on inclusion, diversity, equity and access
WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough established a 120-day task force April 1 to conduct a whole-of-VA review and to design and implement a holistic and integrated VA mission on inclusion, diversity, equity and access.
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Secretaries of VA, HUD joint statement on ending Veteran homelessness
From VA Secretary Denis McDonough and HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge
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VA provides free support to help Veterans heal from military sexual trauma
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is launching a national outreach effort during Sexual Assault Awareness Month to inform Veterans of free counseling and treatment being offered at VA for mental and physical health conditions related to military sexual trauma (MST).
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DOD Announces Policy Updates for Transgender Military Service
Today, the Department of Defense published the policy updates for transgender military service. The policy updates restore the Department’s original 2016 policies regarding transgender service.
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VA strengthens PTSD claims process training
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) started implementing in March steps to improve its posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) claims processing.
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VA strengthens PTSD claims process training
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) started implementing in March steps to improve its posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) claims processing.
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VA allocates $1B to aid State Veterans Homes amid COVID-19 pandemic
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it will make grants totaling $1 billion to State Veterans Homes operated across the country to ensure residents continue to receive high quality care, live in modern, safe facilities and are protected from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Annual VA Center for Women Veterans campaign highlights trailblazers
WASHINGTON — This year’s Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Center for Women Veteran’s (CWV) 2021 Trailblazers: Women Veterans Leading the Way campaign celebrates the contributions of 27 women Veterans, representing all military branches, during and after their military service.
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VA kicks off on-demand Women’s Health Transition Training
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) launched its online Women’s Health Transition Training course, enabling all transitioning servicewomen and recently separated women Veterans to have access to information about VA women’s health services.
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VA offers continued debt relief options to Veterans
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reaffirms its commitment to extend debt relief for Veterans through Sept. 30.
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VA receives additional 200,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses to administer to Veterans, employees
WASHINGTON — Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care facilities are receiving a one-time supplemental allocation of 200,000 Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses this week from the Department of Health and Human Services.
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VA offers millions in grant funding for adaptive sports to support disabled Veterans
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is accepting applications from community organizations through March 31 — for up to $16 million in grant funding — to provide adaptive sports and therapeutic recreational opportunities for disabled Veterans and members of the armed forces.
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VA advances medical research for minority Veterans with new genomic tool
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) launched a new genomic research tool designed to help VA researchers learn more about how conditions such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease affect Veterans from minority backgrounds.
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VA approves a dozen new Fisher House sites
Homes provide no-cost temporary housing for Veterans’ families and caregivers
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VA to provide COVID-19 testing and vaccinations to caregivers of Veterans in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers
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VA announces Biden administration appointees
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released the names of several key Biden administration political appointees joining the department.
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VA, federal partners plan for COVID-19 vaccination distribution
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today it is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other federal partners to develop a comprehensive COVID-19 vaccine plan to ensure VA safely and equitably distributes vaccines once authorized.