A VA pilot study finds that Concord grape juice contains ingredients that may have the potential to improve cognitive performance in Veterans with
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Aquatic therapy helps Veterans overcome physical and cognitive challenges
For Navy Veteran Mary Sue Mistler, fear and panic began to set in as she got older and started dealing with long-term chronic illness. She felt her
Continue ReadingWATCHDOG SLAMS VA POLICE FOR NOT FINDING DEAD VETERAN ON MASSACHUSETTS CAMPUS
An Army veteran was found decomposing in an emergency exit stairwell at his care home a month after he was reported missing, according to a federal
Continue ReadingWhy VA must keep Vista healthy
The Department of Veterans Affairs is three years into a 10-year program to replace parts of its legacy electronic health record, Vista (Veterans
Continue ReadingVA research reveals link between moral injury and suicide risk
This is about moral injury… and suicide. Starting at a young age, we learn about right and wrong. Our life experiences, education, and environment
Continue ReadingVA Hospitals run by Military Officers, ‘Exit Oaths’ among bills proposed by Florida Congressman
A US congressman from Florida wants active-duty military members to run Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers in a pilot program, asserting
Continue ReadingHow big can the Veterans Affairs budget grow?
Veterans Affairs officials are asking for $270 billion in funding next fiscal year, but it’s billions more in potential spending that raised questions
Continue ReadingOffice of Academic Affiliations expands nurse residencies to 28 new sites
VA’s Office of Academic Affiliations (OAA) will add 28 new nurse residency programs in academic year 2021-2022. The addition will help address one of
Continue ReadingThe VA Is Now Offering Walk-In Vaccinations Nationwide
All Department of Veterans Affairs facilities that administer coronavirus vaccines are accepting walk-ins for all veterans, spouses and caregivers,
Continue ReadingArmy vet marching 1,800 miles to fight veteran suicide
An Army veteran of Afghanistan and non-profit founder is launching an 1,800-mile walk from Mississippi to West Point, New York in an effort to raise
Continue ReadingBiden proposes $8.5 billion increase for VA in 2022 budget
President Joe Biden is proposing an $8.5 billion boost for the Department of Veterans Affairs under his 2022 budget plan released Friday.
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