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All World War II veterans are now eligible for VA health care

WebPosted on Apr 18, 2024. On Nov. 10, 2023, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced that all World War II veterans are now eligible for no-cost VA health care. Under this …

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VA expands nursing care options as number of older …

WebA 2020 Government Accountability Office report projects that VA spending on long-term care for veterans will double from $6.9 billion to $14.3 billion by 2037. The …

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Who qualifies for the VA caregiver program

WebTo be eligible, the veteran must have a severe injury or illness, a single or combined service-connected disability rating of 70% or more and meet additional criteria. …

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Being a Vietnam vet: health concerns and benefits

WebVietnam War veterans are eligible for benefits that are open to all U.S. military veterans, including but not limited to disability compensation for service-connected disabilities, …

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Women Veterans: The Journey to Mental Wellness

WebA CALL TO ACTION. DAV’s third landmark report is one of the most comprehensive assessments of the unique factors contributing to the staggering rate of suicide among …

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Veterans Health Administration: The Promise of VA Care

WebTake Action. Health care for veterans isn’t a partisan issue—it’s part of a solemn promise the United States made to men and women who’ve served in its military. …

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Gulf War-era Army veteran finds healing in community of …

WebGulf War-era Army veteran finds healing in community of women veterans. This story is part of DAV’s 2024 report, Women Veterans: The Journey to Mental …

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Statement on VA’s 2023 National Veteran Suicide …

WebPosted on Nov 17, 2023. DAV is disheartened to learn of the 1.8% increase in veteran suicides from 2020 to 2021 after seeing a drop each of the two years prior. Particularly …

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DAV supports plan to get more veterans enrolled in VA …

WebProviding more dental access also makes fiscal sense as the Institute projects the Department could save an estimated $3.4 billion in medical costs by expanding …

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Gulf War Illness: Aftermath of Operation Desert Storm

WebGWI refers to a group of unexplained or ill-defined chronic symptoms in veterans deployed to the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm and Operation …

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Women Veterans: THE JOURNEY TO MENTAL WELLNESS

WebTHE GAPS The report found numerous gaps in mental health care and understanding related to women veterans, including: • Screenings: Evidence shows a significant …

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Congress finalizes sweeping veterans policy bill

WebIn December, the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act passed the House and Senate with broad bipartisan …

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Iraq War veteran struggles to access VA care in rural area

WebAccording to the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1 in 4 women veterans who use VA health care services live in rural areas. There is a 20% increased risk for suicide …

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Gulf War Illness symptoms baffled scientists. Until now.

WebWhile combat lasted 43 days, the harmful health effects on some who served in the conflict have stretched for decades. Known as a cluster of once …

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Women Veterans: THE JOURNEY TO MENTAL WELLNESS

WebThe impact of suicide on women veterans in particular is more profound than ever and demands urgent attention. Between 2020 and 2021, the suicide rate among women …

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3 ways Congress should upgrade VA survivor benefits

WebAt a congressional hearing in January, DAV offered support for three bills that would safeguard and strengthen compensation and other benefits for survivors, such …

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DAV addresses VA's infrastructure realignment recommendations

WebDAV addresses VA’s infrastructure realignment recommendations. Posted on Mar 17, 2022. Earlier this week, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a …

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Scam alert: Veterans’ disability benefits targeted through fraud

WebWith the VA reporting $135 billion in total annual compensation and the PACT Act becoming law in 2022, veterans benefits are a lucrative target for scammers. …

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