WASHINGTON, April 23, 2013 – The Veterans Affairs Department is on solid footing to meet ambitious goals of improving access to care and services, eliminating the disability claims backlog and eradicating homelessness among veterans, a senior VA official told American Forces Press Service. It’s also on track in working with the Defense Department to roll out a … [Read more...]
Troops and Vets Urged to Tap VA Services and Benefits
WASHINGTON, April 22, 2013 – Former Army Maj. Tommy Sowers understands firsthand that the last thing many service members preparing to transition out of the military want to do is attend more briefings or fill out more forms than they already do. But Sowers, now an assistant secretary for the Department of Veterans Affairs, urges those headed for the door to take … [Read more...]
VA Expedites Decisions for Long-standing Claims
WASHINGTON, April 19, 2013 – The Veterans Affairs Department is expediting compensation claims decisions for veterans who have waited one year or longer, VA officials announced today. Effective today, VA claims raters will make provisional decisions on the oldest claims on hand, officials said, which will allow veterans to begin collecting compensation benefits more … [Read more...]
Vietnam Veterans Memorial “Wall” Breaks Ground to Honor Those of Past and Future
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28, 2012 – Today broke ground for the new education center at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial “Wall” that will be a place to honor and join the past to the future. By telling the stories of service members whose names are inscribed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country will not be forgotten, … [Read more...]
Smart Businesses Hiring Veterans
By Terri Moon Cronk American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2012 – Hiring veterans is neither an act of charity nor patriotism, but a smart choice, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told business leaders at the start of the fifth annual "Business Steps Up: Hiring Our Heroes" event held at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce here today. As keynote … [Read more...]