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Director of VA’s Blind Rehabilitation Service Harry Truman signed a presidential order in 1947 turning the military’s blind rehabilitation training of Servicemembers over to the VA, as a part of preparing the nation for post-war adjustment. Hines VA Hospital in Chicago was selected as the first center. Today, VA supports 13 inpatient blind rehabilitation centers across the US. These centers provide a breadth and depth of intensive and supportive care that restores abilities of Veterans and Servicemembers to achieve their independence, support their families, care for their homes, and integrate into their communities.

Acting Executive Director, Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Center for PTSD On Aug. 29, the Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) celebrates its 25th anniversary. For the past 25 years, the Center has been the leader in research and education helping those who are living with PTSD. The anniversary comes as organizations across the country recognize the importance of mental health this September during Suicide Prevention Month.

Writer, VHA's Office of Communications Anywhere from 11 to 20 percent of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans develop PTS symptoms, according to VA estimates. These include flashbacks, nightmares, depression, social withdrawal, emotional numbing, hyper-alertness, anxiety and irritability.

Dietetic Intern, Malcom Randall VA Medical Center

Learn how a vegetarian diet can benefit your health.

More than 500 disabled U.S. military Veterans are competing at […]

VA’s Health Services Research and Development Service sponsored a conference […]

Secretary Robert McDonald delivered his first address to Disabled American […]

Writer, VHA's Office of Communications

For Veterans diagnosed with Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma, there is help to be found at VA.

Co-Director, VHA Connected Health

A new application is being developed for VA that will help patients track health data and care.

It’s getting easier to go outside and enjoy the sunshine. […]

Acting Secretary Sloan Gibson spoke at the Veterans of Foreign […]

VA Adaptive Sports grant recipient

Adaptive shooting brought disabled Marine Corps veteran Calvin Smith out from the confines of his home and into the realization that he could still live a full, active life.