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Asst. Sec. Duckworth high-fives Staff Sgt. Marcia Morris-Roberts as they compare their prosthetic legs

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VA Assistant Secretary Meets Wounded Warriors

Recently, VA Assistant Secretary and Iraq Veteran Tammy Duckworth visited service members and Vets undergoing rehab at the Augusta, GA VA Medical Center and the Warrior Transition Battalion at Eisenhower Army Medical Center.

VA employees gathered around a table coordinating hurricane preparations

 

VA Prepares for Hurricane Earl

At left, VA personnel at the Hampton, Virginia VA Medical Center ensure the safety and continued care of Veteran patients by making preparations for the arrival of Hurricane Earl. If you’re in the path of the storm, get information on how to prepare.

Secretary Shinseki standing at a podium, wearing a lei.

 

Marking the End of World War II

On September 2, Secretary Shinseki delivered the keynote address during the 65th Anniversary Ceremony at the Battleship Missouri Memorial in Pearl Harbor to mark the end of WWII. The ship is the site where the war formally ended.

Graphic of “Blue Button” that says “Download My Data”

 

Download Your MyHealtheVet Personal Health Record

VA has enabled the “Blue Button” capability which allows Vets to download personal health information from their MyHealtheVet account. Having control of this information enables the sharing of data with health care providers, caregivers, and others. Learn more

Black and white photo of aircraft spraying herbicides over Vietnam

 

An Easier Path for Vets Exposed to Agent Orange

Veterans exposed to herbicides while serving in Vietnam and other areas will soon have an easier path to access health care and qualify for disability compensation. Read more from VA Secretary Eric Shinseki at the White House Blog.

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VA Publishes Final Regulation to Aid Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange

Veterans exposed to herbicides while serving in Vietnam and other areas will have an easier path to access quality health care and qualify for disability compensation under a final regulation that will be published on August 31, 2010 in the Federal Register by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The new rule expands the list of health problems VA will presume to be related to Agent Orange and other herbicide exposures to add two new conditions and expand one existing category of conditions. More information

VA/NIH Award $6 Million for Substance Abuse Research

The Department of Veterans Affairs is partnering with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to award $6 million in grants for research examining the link between substance abuse and military deployments and combat–related trauma.
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Veterans with Disabilities to Learn Life–Changing Skills at Summer Sports Clinic in San Diego

The National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic is an event like no other, uniquely designed to teach recently–injured Veterans how to surf, kayak, sail, cycle and enjoy other sports. The 3rd National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic, sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), will be held September 19 – 25 in San Diego.
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Download Your MyHealtheVet Personal Health Record

On August 2, 2010, President Obama announced the “Blue Button” capability that allows Veterans to download their personal health information from their MyHealtheVet account. Having control of this information enables Vets to share the data with health care providers, caregivers, or people they trust. Download yours now.

New Regulations on PTSD Claims: Q & A

On July 13, 2010, VA published a final regulation that will make access to care and the claims process easier for Veterans seeking compensation for Post–Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Check out our Q & A sheet to learn how it could affect you or a loved one.

What’s a Vet Center?

Watch this video to learn how Vet Centers provide free readjustment services for Veterans who served in combat–all in an environment Veterans find comfortable. This includes group and individual counseling, family counseling, and more.

VA’s Plan for Open Government

Government should be transparent, allow for citizen participation, and encourage collaboration among organizations. And that’s what VA aims to accomplish through our new Open Government Plan. At our site, you can read the just-released plan and learn more about the process.
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