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  • “Miracles on a Mountainside” – More than a Motto

    “Miracles on a Mountainside” – More than a Motto

    Since I organized the first National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, I’ve seen countless Veterans transformed through the simple act of skiing.

  • VA Exceeded My Expectations

    VA Exceeded My Expectations

    A Veteran shares her positive experiences with VA's outreach and care, while urging other Veterans to be engaged and share feedback.

  • Caring for Women Vets: A Response to “My VA Care”

    Caring for Women Vets: A Response to “My VA Care”

    Patricia Hayes, Chief Consultant for Women Veterans Health, responds to a previous post from a female Veteran regarding the struggles with VA care.

  • My VA Care

    My VA Care

    A Veteran shares her experiences and struggles with VA Care for obstetric care, and the need for a streamlined process to aid reintegrating female Veterans.

  • The Gulf War Ground Assault: 20 Years Later

    The Gulf War Ground Assault: 20 Years Later

    A reflection on the 20th anniversary of the beginning of Operation Desert Storm, and the VA's commitment to care for Gulf War Vets.

  • VA Launches 2011 Industry Innovation Competition

    VA Launches 2011 Industry Innovation Competition

    The 2011 Industry Innovation Competition will focus on leveraging ideas from the private sector for the benefit of Veterans and medical care.

  • VA’s Budget Roll Out

    VA’s Budget Roll Out

    The Department of Veterans Affairs announced the proposed budget for 2012 which requests funds for medical care and mental health programs.

  • Vet’s Life Inpsires a “Hands-Free” Wheelchair

    Vet’s Life Inpsires a “Hands-Free” Wheelchair

    Merry Lynn Morris shares her hands-free wheelchair which she designed and discusses the advantages it could offer to Veterans.

  • VA News and Open Thread: 22 November 2010

    VA News and Open Thread: 22 November 2010

    VA News and Open Thread for November 22, 2010. Features news related to outpatient clinics, health benefits, and Telehealth.

  • A Faster Track for Agent Orange Claims

    A Faster Track for Agent Orange Claims

    The VA has released the Fast Track claims processing system which will be used by Veterans who suffer from Agent Orange Presumptive diseases.

  • Untold Stories

    Untold Stories

    The Department of Veterans Affairs shares quick glimpses into Veterans' untold stories.

  • VA: Real People Getting Stuff Done, for Real

    VA: Real People Getting Stuff Done, for Real

    The VA is working on improving and extending medical and education benefits.

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Last updated June 20, 2025

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