The lineage of what's now known as the Department of Veterans Affairs is rooted in the nation’s earliest efforts to reward Veterans for their service and sacrifice.
Reflections from the Front is a VA history podcast that can be found on all major podcast platforms, including iTunes, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.
She was discharged from the Army Reserve because of her lifestyle. When she pressed back, a judge ruled in her favor and restored her rank.
During Women’s History Month 2024, VA's Office of Women’s Health is honoring Native American women Veterans.
Dr. Margaret Craighill was the first woman doctor to receive a commission during World War II and the first VA female physician and consultant on the medical care of women.
The Vietnam War was the nation’s longest and costliest conflict of the Cold War. Over 8.7 million Americans served in the Armed Forces during the Vietnam era from 1964 to 1973 (1). More than 3.4 million deployed to Southeast Asia (1) and approximately 2.7 million of those served in the Republic of Vietnam (2). On this Memorial Day 2021, VA honors their service and recommits itself to supporting all Veterans of the Vietnam era, their families and their caregivers.
The Journal of General Internal Medicine published a collection of articles highlighting VA’s 20-year history of virtual care.
Jeff Bates is a psychologist, the director of Crisis Operations […]
Throughout the history of Veterans health care, sports have long served as a means of rehabilitation and healing. While many sports and recreational activities have been incorporated into the fabric of Veterans hospitals, one sport in early VA history stands out for its popularity and impact on Veterans – baseball.
Health professions trainee: “The opportunity to present my research to doctors from across the country was an incredible experience.”
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran James Harry Wayne Ramsey who served as a transportation officer during the Vietnam War.
The PACT Act required increasing VBA’s workforce to the largest number in its history, and a significant shift in the way VBA approached, delivered and enhanced the customer experience.