OLYMPIA, WA - You know who they are: volunteers, service officers, community members, Tribal veterans programs and advocates, National Guard members or others who day in and day out go above and beyond the call...
VA to send Gulf War-era survey
In September 2024, VA researchers will be reaching out to Gulf War-era veterans for the fourth...
VA improves access to claims information
VA's Claim Status Tool allows veterans to view the status of their VA claims online using their...
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VA redesigns and expands Burn Pit Registry
VA announced recently the launch of the redesigned Airborne Hazards ("the Burn Pit Registry" or "the registry"). The Burn Pit Registry is a database that combines veteran and service member data to help VA better understand, research, and...
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VA begins transition to simpler online sign-in experience for veterans’ account access
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced plans to start transitioning veterans, over the next year, to a more modern, streamlined online login process to access benefit and health care services. This is a step in VA...
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Free legal services for homeless veterans
For veterans experiencing homelessness, legal issues can be stressful and challenging to handle, especially when they stand in the way of access to stable housing. These often costly barriers can include everything from having a driver's license...
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New mental health copayment exemptions
Your mental health is important to you and a priority for us. Section 193A of the Cleland-Dole Act enhances access to care and lowers out-of-pocket costs for outpatient mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) care. If you owe copays for...
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Metallica encourages veterans to reach out for support
Whether you're a fan of their music or not, you've likely heard of the band Metallica. They pushed their way into the public consciousness in 1981 and gradually broadened globally with their characteristically fast tempo and thought-provoking...