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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. …

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Women Veterans Issues: Latest Updates and Advocacy DAV

WEBThe research reveals that America’s more than 300,000 women veterans are put at risk by a system designed for and dominated by male veterans. 2018 Report. …

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New DAV report examines mental health among women veterans

WEBAccording to data released by the VA in November 2023, the suicide rate among women veterans jumped 24.1% between 2020 and 2021—nearly four times …

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Vietnam Veteran Health Concerns and VA 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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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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How to use a veteran ID card to get on base

WEBVeterans who are eligible to obtain a Veteran Health Identification Card must use this credential for base access and to use these privileges. The card must display …

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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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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 …

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Inside This Mental Health for Veterans Bill DAV

WEBThe bipartisan legislation—introduced by Senators Jon Tester and Jerry Moran in 2019—is a comprehensive and aggressive approach to connect more veterans …

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DAV supports plan to get more veterans enrolled in VA dental care

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 …

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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 …

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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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VA Home and Community Based Services: Caregiving for Veterans

WEBThe Veteran-Directed Home & Community Based Service (VD-HCBS) program authorizes a monthly flexible spending budget to buy goods and services based on needs …

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Find resources for women veterans suicide prevention

WEBMULTI-MEDIA RESOURCES. Hear personal stories and experiences of women veterans, in their own words. The Journey to Mental Wellness - Brenda Reed. The Journey to …

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Women Veterans: THE JOURNEY TO MENTAL WELLNESS

WEB24.1%—nearly four times higher than the 6.3% increase among male veterans and vastly higher than the 2.6% increase among nonveteran women. Women Veterans: The …

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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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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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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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Jet fuel toxicity under scrutiny

WEBAir Force veteran and DAV life member Joseph Heeter wasn’t worried about toxic exposures when he was a young enlisted airman in 1954. But now, he believes the …

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