Vets Experience

VA will begin processing disability claims Aug. 2 for asthma, rhinitis and sinusitis on a presumptive basis based on presumed particulate matter exposures during military service in Southwest Asia and certain other areas — if these conditions manifested within 10 years of a qualifying period of military service.

Calling all Veteran job seekers: VA’s Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Service is proud to announce its very first Veterans’ Virtual Career Fair on Friday, July 30, 2021!

Mike Izzo and Pat McGinty have been friends for more than twenty years. They met at the United States Military Academy and were teammates on the Army West Point Men’s Rugby Team. They attended the Infantry Officer Basic Course and Ranger School at the same time. Perhaps most significantly, they both deployed to Iraq with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). Now the duo is launching a podcast to amplify the realities of military service, and they're looking for stories to share.

Bridge My Return (BMR) opens to military spouses, Veteran spouses and caregivers to help them find meaningful employment.

National Hire a Veteran Day is a great time to recognize and support Veterans with their employment needs.

Established Aug. 7, 1946, and staffing its first locations the following year, Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) has provided merchandise and services as a benefit to Veterans who are hospitalized or domiciled in VA facilities.

VA job fairs play a pivotal role in the future of military Veterans. Although “National Hire a Veteran Day” is only observed July 25, the department’s goal is to provide training resources and employment opportunities throughout the entire year to Veterans transitioning from military life.  

These tips for spotting and avoiding VA home loan scams come from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Many service members, Veterans and military spouses have been receiving fraudulent calls and mailers from companies who claim to be affiliated with the government, VA, or their home loan servicer.

The system required a few changes based on your feedback—good and bad. VA values your opinions because they push us to find solutions that deliver better service, quality, and care.

Through Travis Manion Foundation’s “Leading With Your Strengths” self-development eCourse, explore your character strengths and passions to create a roadmap to your own success.

Shift helps Veterans apply their valuable experiences with careers in technology startups.

An author-illustrator of children’s books and advocate for military families is this year’s Veterans Day poster contest winner.