WASHINGTON (May 1, 2014, , 2014) - While the Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfer of Education Benefits program has been available since 2009, many Soldiers have not taken advantage of this program. Because the law requires Soldiers to serve an additional four years after deciding to transfer these benefits to a family member, Soldiers who wait until the end of their contractual … [Read more...]
Naval Hospital Bremerton to Provide Medical Care for Eligible VA Beneficiaries
April 25, 2014, BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) - Naval Hospital Bremerton (NHB) and Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS) signed a Sharing Agreement April 24, 2014, linking both organizations in providing specific types of medical care to current Veterans Affairs eligible beneficiaries. Capt. Christopher Quarles, NHB Commanding Officer was joined by Michael J. … [Read more...]
Independent 2013 Survey Shows Veterans Highly Satisfied with VA Care
April 17, 2014, WASHINGTON - The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI), an independent customer service survey, ranks the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) customer satisfaction among Veteran patients among the best in the nation and equal to or better than ratings for private sector hospitals. The 2013 ACSI report assessed satisfaction among Veterans who have … [Read more...]
Injured At The VA…Can You Sue The Government?
April 15, 2014 - Many people are under the incorrect assumption that if you are subjected toan injury by a government worker or government agency that you have no right to sue. For some reason, this is also believed to be true when it comes to medical malpractice that occurs within the confines of the VA hospital or a VA doctor’s office. Many veterans and their families … [Read more...]
VA Hosts Forum on Veterans’ Legal Needs
April 04, 2014, WASHINGTON - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today hosted the first national forum for law schools and legal organizations that provide free legal help to Veterans. Called “Vet Law 2014,” the forum welcomed attorneys, law students and legal aid organizations that provide pro bono services to Veterans, especially homeless Veterans and those … [Read more...]