VA’s rapidly expanding telehealth capabilities are actively being used in VA’s Amputation System of Care to enhance rehabilitation for Veterans across the United States. VA Provider Dr. Bradley Tucker(pictured above) conducts a telehealth visit with …
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In previous postings, Home HQ has spotlighted the home-loan programs offered to current and former service members by a number of states. The last installment is below, but before that, some links to the rest of the country. Some caveats for all of the …
Do you need to take as the SAT, GRE, LSAT, a licensing certification, or even a journeyman or other employment-related test? Your GI Bill® can help you cover the fees, and the Forever GI Bill can make it a more useful option. If you’re a Veteran or service …
Many Veterans want to pursue higher education when they get out of the armed forces. And whether you served four years or retired after decades of service, heading back to school can be a daunting task; Veterans face their own unique challenges when …
The following is U.S. Department of Defense press release dated Aug. 13, 2018. The Department of Defense announced today it will extend eligibility for Military OneSource benefits from the current 180 days to 365 days after separation or retirement from …
Moving? Taking an extended vacation? New phone number? Simply want VA to reach you at a different address? Whatever the reason may be, VA just made updating your contact information much easier. First, Login to VA.gov Login to VA.gov Click on your name at …
The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning to build a large clinic in Portland so veterans in southern Maine can get a wide array of medical services closer to home. The VA has issued a request for proposals, looking for a developer of what would be a …
Pingree Welcomes Wounded Warrior Fellow to Portland Office PORTLAND, MAINE – Today, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) announced that Omar Andrews, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, will join her Portland office through a two-year Wounded Warrior …
AUGUSTA — The iconic image of a veterans’ cemetery, which can be seen from Normandy to Arlington, has white headstones aligned with military precision in perfect rows in a carefully groomed setting, a place of honor meant to last the ages. That picture is, …
Veterans at many participating VA facilities are using VA Online Scheduling to make, request or cancel appointments. Have you tried it yet? VA Online Scheduling first became available to Veterans last year. It launched at a limited number of VA facilities …
You may be owed a tax refund. The IRS is advising veterans who received disability severance payments after Jan. 17, 1991, (and included that payment as income), they should file Form 1040X to claim a credit or refund. Veterans may claim a standard refund …
The Internal Revenue Service is advising certain Veterans who received disability severance payments after Jan. 17, 1991, and included that payment as income, that they should file Form 1040X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, to claim a credit or …
To increase access to health care for all Veterans, VA has created VEText, an interactive mobile solution to remind Veterans of upcoming appointments via text messaging. More than 9 million VA health care appointments are missed each year. VEText has sent …
PTSD can occur in any individual who has experienced a traumatic event, whether it be through combat, physical or sexual assault, natural disaster or childhood abuse. A Veteran may be diagnosed with PTSD when they’ve been exposed to a traumatic event such …
AUGUSTA — The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services announced that starting July 1, Maine veterans may access the Maine State Museum in Augusta free of charge upon showing their Maine Resident Lifetime Veteran Park Pass. While the current $3 admission fee may …
The VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System is expanding therapy services to victims of military sexual trauma by using some of the latest advancements in telehealth technology. In an effort to assist those unable to travel for face-to-face MST counseling …
Last year our state decided to designate June 12 as a special day to pay tribute to a group of veterans too often overlooked: Women. It should be no secret that women play an integral role in our nation’s armed forces. So we are delighted at the …
If you didn’t have to worry about a down payment, what would your dream home look like? From first time homebuyers to seasoned homeowners, Veterans of all ages may qualify for a VA home loan, a benefit that can be reused. Learn more during a Facebook Live …
Researchers may have found a possible link between blast exposure during military service and difficulty breathing and-or decreased exercise stamina among Burn Pit Registry participants. Researchers previously had found links between smoke and particulate …
As a Veteran with PTSD, you deserve the best treatment available. Whether you are seen at VA, in a Vet Center, or by a community provider, you need to feel sure that your care is working for you. If you are happy with your care, if your symptoms are …
