News Releases
VA announces new director of the Office of Transition and Economic Development - Today the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced the appointment of Cheryl J. Rawls to serve as the executive director of the Office of Transition and Economic Development (12/31/18)
VA awards Community Care Network contracts to increase health care access - WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awarded contracts Dec. 28 to manage provider networks for Regions 1, 2 and 3 of VA’s new Community Care Network (CCN), the department’s direct link with community providers that will ensure VA provides the right care at the right time to Veterans.
(12/28/18)
VA partners with The Independence Fund to help prevent Veteran suicide - WASHINGTON — Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced its partnership with The Independence Fund to provide wellness and mental health education to Veterans, caregivers and families. (12/28/18)
Registration opens for 2019 National Veterans Wheelchair Games - WASHINGTON — Today the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that Veterans interested in registering for the 2019 National Veterans Wheelchair Games can do so online Jan. 7 through April 15. (12/28/18)
Little Rock, Arkansas, becomes latest community to declare effective end to Veteran homelessness - WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced the recent effective end of Veteran homelessness in the municipality of Little Rock, Arkansas, bringing the U.S. another step closer to ending Veteran homelessness nationwide. (12/28/18)
VA and the American Physical Therapy Association form partnership to support Veterans’ health - WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that it recently established a partnership with the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) to promote and support Veterans by providing new physical therapy resources. (12/28/18)
Secretary Wilkie: VA not affected in the event of partial government shutdown - WASHINGTON – In light of the possibility of a partial federal government shutdown, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Robert Wilkie released the following statement: (12/21/18)
VA announces moratorium on discharges and decreases from comprehensive caregiver program - WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today that it will temporarily suspend discharges and decreases in level of support from its Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers because of continued concerns expressed by Veterans, caregivers and advocates about inconsistent application of eligibility requirements by VA medical centers. (12/21/18)
VA assists GI Bill beneficiaries with Education Corporation of America closure - WASHINGTON —The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will assist GI Bill® students affected by the December closure of Education Corporation of America’s (ECA) approximately 70 campuses. (12/20/18)
VBA adjusts Veteran Signals survey of education beneficiaries - Today the VA announced that it will adjust its Veteran Signals survey of education beneficiaries schedule to ensure thorough analysis of its recently completed 2018 survey (12/20/18)
Holiday wreaths honor Veterans at VA national cemeteries - Over the past week, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) honored Veterans by working with community and Veterans Service Organization volunteers to place holiday wreaths at VA national cemeteries in remembrance of the military branches and Veterans’ service and sacrifice for the nation. (12/18/18)
FY 2018 survey shows increased trust from Veterans in VA hospitals - WASHINGTON — The results of a recent U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) customer experience feedback survey showed an average 2.4 percent increase in Veteran trust of VA hospitals during fiscal year (FY) 2018. (12/18/18)
Senior VA leader receives prestigious presidential award for service - A senior leader with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) was recently presented with the nation’s highest civilian career leadership award for her extraordinary commitment and service to Veterans on behalf of the department. (12/18/18)
VA receives 20th consecutive clean audit opinion - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently received its 20th consecutive clean audit opinion on the consolidated financial statements presented in its Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Agency Financial Report. (12/18/18)
VA hospitals outperform private hospitals in most markets, according to Dartmouth study - According to an independent Dartmouth study recently published this week in Annals of Internal Medicine, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals outperform private hospitals in most health care markets throughout the country. (12/13/18)
