The Western North Carolina VA Health Care System (WNCVAHCS), and its main hospital the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, North Carolina, was recognized for its exceptional commitment to employee and patient experience, as demonstrated by its …
The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products and services on the part of VA. Veterans should verify the information with the organization offering. Caring for someone with special needs—whether a child, sibling or …
Recently, students from the Fort Jackson Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) volunteered at the Columbia VA Health Care System’s (CVAHS) Dorn Campus. Fourteen U.S. Army students and an instructor participated in Operation Gratitude. “The purpose is for …
The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products and services on the part of VA. Marine Corps Veteran Andrew Appleton was skeptical about seeking care at VA. For years, misconceptions about long wait times, subpar care …
“VA is one of the unsung heroes,” said David Cohen, a Navy Veteran who receives care at the Manhattan VA Medical Center in New York City. Since filing his first medical claim with VA, Cohen has found a community of advocates—from fellow Veterans at the …
Happy National Park Week! This week’s Honoring Veterans spotlight honors the service of Army Veteran and NPS employee Charles Barr. Did you know that Veterans can receive a free lifetime pass to national parks? The pass provides free entrance to Veterans …
At 79, Marine Corps Veteran Douglas B. Hatch was paralyzed by Guillain-Barré syndrome, a condition in which the body attacks its nerves. Now 83, he’s training to compete again in the National Veterans Wheelchair Games. The few, the proud Hatch served in …
Editor’s note: The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products and services on the part of VA. Veterans should verify the information with the organization offering. Innerworld is not a substitute for professional …
Veterans with Parkinson’s disease can receive a wide range of care and services from VA, including comprehensive medical services to specialized treatments, physical therapy and support for their caregivers. For one group of Veterans at the Central …
Each Sunday morning in a New Jersey suburb of Philadelphia, the Flyers Warriors lace up their skates and take the ice for their weekly practice. More than 100 disabled Veterans, split into five teams based on skill level, spend their morning preparing for …
If you could see the look on your face right now, what would you see? Would your jaw be locked? Your forehead scrunched with worry or concentration? Would you see a relaxed expression or one of stress? Imagine you could offer yourself a massage that could …
Louis Pape returned from World War II with stories he rarely talked about. Years later, his daughter and son-in-law opened a box he left behind and found a diary of his life as a prisoner of war written on toilet paper. The visit It started with a visit to …
Most U.S. states and territories provide tax benefits for Veterans, their families and survivors. Whether you’re a Veteran checking options in your area, a family member or survivor seeking clarity, or a transitioning service member planning your next move …
More Veterans are turning to VA telehealth for their care, and for good reason: It’s convenient, accessible and built to meet their unique needs. For Veterans like Victoria Backus, VA telehealth has been successful in part because it’s tailored to her. She …
The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products and services on the part of VA. Veterans should verify the information with the organization offering. We’ve curated an assortment of events that aim to assist, educate, …
When a Veteran faces homelessness, the path to stable housing can be blocked by countless barriers. That’s why, each April, staff and volunteers at the VA Bay Pines Healthcare System dedicate a Saturday to their annual stand down event—working side by side …
Dr. Christine Going, senior advisor for the Veterans Health Administration’s Food Security Office, received the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Award for her support of Jason M. Melton, executive officer for the VHA Food Security …
Army Veteran Albert Flores Tristan was born in Dallas, Texas, in March 1949. Initially hailing from Mexico, Tristan immigrated to the United States at the age of six in 1955. After completing his education at North Dallas High School in 1968, he remained …
U.S. Army Veteran Dennis Wagner found himself living in a new area and in a deepened state of depression after his wife passed away. “I just wouldn’t do anything,” he said, which significantly impacted his quality of life and the chronic pain he was …
Veterans who receive higher compensation with Special Monthly Compensation (SMC), Purple Heart recipients, Veterans receiving income-based pension or survivors’ pension, and those receiving specially adapted housing (SAH) benefits are frequently targeted …
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