NHRVS is the brainchild of Dr. Pietrzak, director of the Translational Psychiatric Epidemiology Laboratory of the VA National Center for PTSD in West Haven, Connecticut. NHRVS―called “Nerves”―is a nationally representative survey administered to Veterans both inside and outside the VA health care system.
Health Care for Reentry Veterans program includes assessment services for Veterans in prison and linkages to medical, mental health services.
Veterans Justice Outreach Specialist coordinates with justice systems to help justice-involved Veterans in local courts and jails.
Veterans and families who want to help the nation's critical blood shortage can also receive a $10 Amazon gift card in the process by donating.
Veterans have an opportunity to use the land they fought to defend, getting assistance along the way. Farmer Veteran Coalition can help.
After his release from incarceration for drug-related offenses, Army Veteran Reginald Newkirk found stable housing with assistance from the Veterans Justice Outreach Program and its resources for Veterans experiencing homelessness.
The theme of this year’s National VA Research Week, May 17–21, is “One Team, One Mission,” reflecting the nationwide focus of VA researchers on improving Veterans’ health care and quality of life.
When four young adults heard their parents describe barriers older patients face with virtual appointments, they created a nonprofit to donate iPhones and iPads to help older Veterans access telehealth services.
After talking to a friend and fellow Veteran, Tim McGill asked for help from the Butler VA. There, he met Kelly Fulmer, a Veterans Justice Outreach (VJO) specialist, who connected him with the Moral Reconation Therapy program.
VA worked with state representatives to compile a list of the most popular unique or newest benefit for Veterans, part of a five part series.
Twists and turns, bumps and bruises, the occasional crash. For many Veterans, the sport of bobsled is a metaphor for life.
Navy Veteran Jim Pantelas has spent the last 15 years working to fund new lung cancer research, combat patient stigma, and improve care for lung cancer patients. His mission is personal: He is a survivor of stage 3 lung cancer, with stage 4 lymph node involvement.











