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VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers expands to Veterans of all eras
WASHINGTON — Today, VA’s Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers is expanding to include eligible Veterans and family caregivers of all eras.
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VA offers benefit debt relief to Veterans affected by recent hurricanes
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs is offering a suspension of debt repayments for Veterans and family members affected by Hurricane Fiona or Hurricane Ian.
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VA opens health care eligibility for Vietnam, Gulf War, post-9/11 Veterans under PACT Act
WASHINGTON — On October 1, The Department of Veterans Affairs will expand and extend eligibility for VA health care for certain Veterans of the Gulf Wars and post-9/11 era.
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Defense Department Expands Military Child Care Program to Increase Availability of Affordable, Quality Child Care for Military Families
The Defense Department is beginning the expansion of a program that increases access to quality civilian providers when on-installation child care is unavailable to military families.
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VA to Extend Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers eligibility for “legacy” Veterans and their family caregivers
WASHINGTON — Yesterday, the Department of Veterans Affairs submitted to the Federal Register an
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Message to the Force - One Year Since the Conclusion of the Afghanistan War
Today, we mark one year since the end of the U.S. war in Afghanistan, and I, like so many of you, have been reflecting on the sacrifice that American Service Members, Veterans, their families, and so many others made during America's longest war.
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VA extends temporary hardship suspension for benefit debts
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs is extending its financial hardship suspension on benefit debts through Dec. 31.
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Statement from VA Secretary Denis McDonough on the signing of the PACT Act
“The PACT Act is a historic new law that will help VA deliver for millions of Veterans — and their survivors — by empowering us to presumptively provide care and benefits to Vets suffering from more than 20 toxic exposure-related conditions. It will also bring generations of Veterans into VA health care, which will improve Veteran health outcomes across the board.
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$1 Billion in Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine
Today, the Department of Defense (DoD) announces the authorization of a Presidential Drawdown of security assistance valued at up to $1 billion to meet Ukraine’s critical security and defense needs. This authorization is the Biden Administration’s eighteenth drawdown of equipment from DoD inventories for Ukraine since August 2021. It is the largest single drawdown of U.S. arms and equipment utilizing this authority, and this package provides a significant amount of additional ammunition, weapons, and equipment - the types of which the Ukrainian people are using so effectively to defend their country.
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VA awards $431 million in grants to help at-risk Veterans and their families
WASHINGTON — On Aug. 1, the Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $431 million in grants to 258 non-profit organizations across the nation to help homeless and at-risk Veterans and their families.
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VA expands grant program for community organizations helping homeless Veterans
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs published a Proposed Rule, July 29, allowing Grant and Per Diem program grantees to receive reimbursements for costs associated with serving the minor dependents of homeless Veterans.
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VA summer sports clinic for disabled Veterans returns to San Diego
WASHINGTON — Veterans will participate during the Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic, Aug. 7-12 in San Diego.
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$270 Million in Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine
Today, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced $270 million in additional security assistance for Ukraine. This includes President Biden’s announcement of a Presidential Drawdown of security assistance valued at up to $175 million, as well as $95 million in Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) funds.
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VA stands up commission to recommend new Under Secretary for Benefits
WASHINGTON — Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough approved the establishment of a commission on July 19, to identify candidates to lead and manage the Veterans Benefits Administration in the position of Under Secretary for Benefits.Military & Veterans News
New Veterans Crisis Line phone number
WASHINGTON — Effective July 16, Veterans have the option to Dial 988 then Press 1 to connect with caring, qualified responders for 24/7 crisis support.
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Veterans compete at 2022 National Veterans Golden Age Games
WASHINGTON — After two years of virtual participation at-home, approximately 500 Veterans from across the country are set to compete in the Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Veterans Golden Age Games, July 18-23, in South Dakota.
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Defense Department Announces Atomic Veterans Commemorative Service Medal
Today, the Secretary of Defense established the Atomic Veterans Commemorative Service Medal to commemorate the service and sacrifice of veterans who were instrumental in the development of our Nation's atomic and nuclear weapons programs.
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VA expands live donor care and support
WASHINGTON —The Department of Veterans Affairs implements a final rule, July 1, 2022, describing the authority to provide support for donation procedures and related care to those who donate an organ or bone marrow to Veterans for transplants.
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VA develops national standards for health care professionals
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs published its first of 50 draft national standards of practice in the Federal Register June 30, along with the
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VA services 10K loans in last year for Veterans borrowing from their life insurance policies
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs has paid out more than $6.7 million across 10,000 loans since mid-May 2021 through Instant Loan Approval, a feature that automates the loan approval process for Veterans.
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$1 Billion in Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine
This afternoon, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced $1 billion in additional security assistance for Ukraine. This includes an authorization of a Presidential Drawdown of security assistance valued at up to $350 million, as well as $650 million in Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) funds.
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Department of Defense Updates Policy on HIV-Positive Service Members
This week, the Secretary of Defense updated the Department’s policies on Human Immunodeficiency Virus-positive personnel serving within the Armed Forces in view of significant advances in the diagn
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Fact Sheet on U.S. Security Assistance to Ukraine
The United States has committed approximately $5.3 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the beginning of the Biden Administration, including approximately $4.6 billion since the beginnin
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VA launches $20 million innovation challenge to reduce Veteran suicide
WASHINGTON — As part of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ 10-year strategy to reduce Veteran suicide, VA invites innovators across the country to participate in Mission Daybreak — a $20 million challenge designed to help VA develop new suicide prevention strategies for Veterans.