Health

As we approach the tenth anniversary of constant combat operations, [...]

When I returned home from Iraq in 2005, I was [...]

“Women are the fastest growing segment of the Veteran population.” You may have heard or seen this statistic many times, but it’s a powerful one. In VA research, this has meant not only expanding our knowledge of health conditions and diseases but making sure VA itself is prepared for the “surge” of female Veterans.

National Director, VA Paralympic Program Office

Today, we launched the VA Paralympic Program website. We designed the site primarily for three groups – disabled Veterans and their families, VA clinical staff, and community-based sport programs.

U.S. Navy Veteran

With a few years under my belt dealing with both the VHA and VBA, I finally understand the reasons why they aren’t able to run things as efficient as they need to: VA is way too understaffed to handle the ever growing needs of Veterans. Read my proposal and please comment with your thoughts.

The National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic is an event where disabled and injured Veterans can come together.

There is no one answer to PTSD treatment. Alternative therapy may be a solution when prescription drugs are not the best option.

Marion VA Medical Center's new pilot program focuses on a dog's companionship and therapeutic potential and the benefits they offer to Veterans.

A Veteran's wife shares the struggles of her family and how the Caregiver Program helped establish a support system for her.

To advance health care services, VA has utilized telemedicine to extend their reach. The open source Electronic Health Record, VistA, is one tool.

VA seeks to shift from an inpatient system to a continuum of health care. Focus is on home-based primary care, outpatient clinics, and telehealth services.

VA Medical Center volunteers experience issues with their 100% Unemployable status for mental health disability. A response from the VBA is requested.