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VA celebrates five years of appeals modernization
The AMA allows Veterans to decide which method of claim decision review is best for them, depending on the circumstances of their claim.
VA to expand health care coverage to Veteran family members and caregivers through CHAMPVA
VA will soon expand coverage for medical services, including mental health care, for family members and primary family caregivers participating in the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA).
What you need to know about the Change Healthcare cyber breach
VA remains open for business and is closely monitoring the Change Healthcare (CHC) cybersecurity incident.
Memorial May 2024: Remember and Honor our Fallen Heroes
Carry The Load, an organization dedicated to remembering the fallen, will visit 34 VA National Cemeteries traveling 20,000 miles along five separate routes covering all continental 48 states known as the National Relay for Memorial May 2024.
VET TEC update: The pilot program concludes this April
Over the five-year program, more than 14,000 VET TEC beneficiaries completed their program and nearly half have reported finding meaningful employment with an average starting annual salary of $65,000.

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Employees receive award for quickly aiding co-worker in crisis
November 10, 2024

The two supervisors received the award for keeping an employee on the line and calming him while help was on the way.
Central Virginia VA puts a spotlight on employee innovation
November 9, 2024

Event showcases innovation, employee-driven projects that are transforming health care for Veterans across VA.
Dreams for Veterans
November 9, 2024

Dreams for Veterans helps fulfill the final dreams of terminally ill Veterans.
Lung cancer screening
November 8, 2024

Given his age and history of smoking, his nurse practitioner recommended a CT scan that revealed stage 1 lung cancer.
North Texas VA’s powerful tool helps identify cancerous diseases
November 8, 2024

Unveiling of a new molecular imaging system is a breakthrough in cancer treatment for Veteran patients.
CMV Congressional Gold Medal series: Native American Code Talkers
November 8, 2024

Native American Code Talkers played a vital role in both World War I and World War II.