WASHINGTON, Aug. 29, 2014 - The Department of Veterans Affairs today launched an improved version of the GI Bill Comparison Tool, which was first launched in February 2014. The GI Bill Comparison Tool is designed to make it easier for veterans, service members, and family members to estimate their GI Bill education benefits and learn more about VA’s approved college, … [Read more...]
Educators Gain Understanding, Appreciation of Navy During Weeklong Trip
August 27, 2014, SAN DIEGO (NNS) - A weeklong trip, Aug. 4-8, visiting Navy facilities around San Diego has given a group of northwest educators the knowledge to better inform their students about Navy opportunities. Navy Recruiting District (NRD) Portland invited 10 teachers and counselors to an educator orientation visit (EOV) to see firsthand what life is like in the … [Read more...]
HUD, VA, and USICH Announce 33% Drop in Veteran Homelessness Since 2010
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August 27, 2014, WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) today released a new national estimate of veteran homelessness in the United States. Data collected during the annual Point-in-Time Count conducted in January 2014 shows there were 49,933 … [Read more...]
VA Outlines Actions to Improve Access to Care and Implement Recommendations
August 27, 2014, WASHINGTON - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) today released the final report of its review of systemic issues with patient scheduling and access issues at the Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVAHCS). VA concurred with the recommendations in the final report and, in many cases, has already implemented action plans and … [Read more...]
VA Takes Next Step to Modernize Scheduling System
August 27, 2014, WASHINGTON - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a new Medical Appointment Scheduling System; the next step in a series of actions VA has taken to replace its antiquated legacy scheduling system. The new system will improve access to care for Veterans by providing medical schedulers with … [Read more...]