U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
PTSD Decision Aid for Veterans
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- PTSD Decision Aid for Veterans
- Date posted
- 9 hours ago
- Description
- There are several effective PTSD treatments. This means that if you have PTSD, you have options. The PTSD Treatment Decision Aid helps you learn about these options and think about which treatment might be best for you. It also gives you tips on how to work with your provider to decide on a treatment.
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- PTSD Decision Aid for Veterans AD
- Date posted
- 9 hours ago
- Description
- There are several effective PTSD treatments. This means that if you have PTSD, you have options. The PTSD Treatment Decision Aid helps you learn about these options and think about which treatment might be best for you. It also gives you tips on how to work with your provider to decide on a treatment.
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- Caregivers at the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Experience the heart of the 2026 National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic through the eyes of caregivers who help to make it all possible. This video features powerful interviews with caregivers as they reflect on their time at the Clinic, the support they provide, and the joy of watching their Veterans take on new challenges. Hear firsthand stories from a Veteran and her father–caregiver, along with insights from others who participated in caregiver events throughout the week. A tribute to the dedication, resilience, and compassion of the caregiver community.
Learn more: www.wintersportsclinic.org
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: www.va.gov
Proudly supported by DAV: www.dav.org
VA Caregiver Support Program: www.caregiver.va.gov
DAV Caregivers Support: www.davcaregivers.org
#VeteransFirst #WinterSportsClinic #AdaptiveSports #DisabledVeterans #DAV #recreationtherapy #VACaregiverSupportProgram
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- VA Announces New Assistant Secretary for Operations, Security, and Preparedness | Reginald Neal
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- The Department of Veterans Affairs has named Reginald Neal as Assistant Secretary for the Office of Operations, Security, and Preparedness (OSP).
Bringing experience in battlefield leadership, federal service, and emergency management, Mr. Neal will help guide how VA prepares, protects, and responds nationwide in support of Veterans.
His leadership reflects a focus on readiness, coordination, and ensuring VA can operate effectively when it matters most.
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- PTSD Treatment Decision Aid AD
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- There are several effective PTSD treatments. This means that if you have PTSD, you have options. The PTSD Treatment Decision Aid helps you learn about these options and think about which treatment might be best for you. It also gives you tips on how to work with your provider to decide on a treatment.
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- PTSD Treatment Decision Aid Promo
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- There are several effective PTSD treatments. This means that if you have PTSD, you have options. The PTSD Treatment Decision Aid helps you learn about these options and think about which treatment might be best for you. It also gives you tips on how to work with your provider to decide on a treatment.
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- Hiring Veterans
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- If you are a Veteran looking for work, Vet Resources can help. Hiring Veterans regularly highlights job openings from employers across the country looking to hire Veterans.
Many listings close quickly, so visit News.VA.gov today and search hiring Veterans. Veterans bring skill, discipline, leadership, and problem solving that make organizations stronger.
Our adaptability, perspective, and work ethic help drive innovation and strength in workplace culture.
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Explore VA.gov to learn about your benefits.
Print out your VA Welcome Kit: https://www.va.gov/welcome-kit/
Whether you’re just getting out of the service or you’ve been a civilian for years now, the VA Welcome Kit can help guide you to the benefits and services you’ve earned. Based on where you are in life, your VA benefits and services can support you in different ways.
Sign up for the #VetResources email newsletter: https://news.va.gov/...
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- 40th Annual National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- That is a wrap on the 40th Annual National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic. Enjoy highlights from this historic adaptive sports event, held annually in Snowmass, Colorado.
Learn more: www.wintersportsclinic.org
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: www.va.gov
Proudly supported by DAV: www.dav.org
#VeteransFirst #WinterSportsClinic #AdaptiveSports #DisabledVeterans #DAV #recreationtherapy #asap #armedservicesartspartnership #sports4vets
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- Adaptive journey after Usher syndrome
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- For Army Veteran Bryson Amaral, the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic is something he looks forward to every year.
Living with Usher syndrome, causing vision and hearing loss, he finds joy, excitement, and a strong sense of camaraderie that keeps him coming back.
Learn more: www.wintersportsclinic.org
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: www.va.gov
Proudly supported by DAV: www.dav.org
#VeteransFirst #WinterSportsClinic #AdaptiveSports #DisabledVeterans #DAV #recreationtherapy
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- #GerofitExercise: Dance Fitness Party
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- This #GerofitExercise session is a 14-minute full body dance routine designed to build a strong base for health and mobility. Led by Gerofit Instructor Dr. Heather Katz, this routine focuses on essential movements including cardio, strength, balance and flexibility. These are suitable for individuals of all abilities and can be performed with little to no equipment
.
Developing a foundational fitness habit is vital for your physical, mental, and emotional health, especially as you age. Join our Gerofit team for a great workout today!
If you find this video helpful, please share it with family and friends, and be sure to check out our other #Gerofitexercise videos.
Video Chapters:
00:00 Veteran Testimonial
00:40 Disclaimer
01:15 Introduction
01:43 Warm Up
04:47 Instruction
07:08 Main Dance Routine
10:42 Cool Down
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- We're not broken, we're not damaged
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- “We’re not broken, we’re not damaged.”
For VA Salt Lake City Health Care System Marine Corps Veteran Patrick Oki, adaptive sports bring a sense of normalcy back to everyday life.
At the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, he’s showing that Veterans with disabilities are not defined by limitations, they’re living, thriving, and capable.
Learn more: www.wintersportsclinic.org
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: www.va.gov
Proudly supported by DAV: www.dav.org
#VeteransFirst #WinterSportsClinic #AdaptiveSports #DisabledVeterans #DAV #recreationtherapy
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- Downhill Daily | Dewayne White & PT Bratton at the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- On this episode of the Downhill Daily, Military Veteran Comedians Dewayne White and PT Bratton hit the mountain at the 40th National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic. Before their stand-up comedy show for the Veteran participants, presented by ASAP (Armed Services Arts Partnership), they stroll through Snowmass meet up with some Veterans and share some stories.
That's a wrap for the 2026 National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic. Stay tuned for the Closing Ceremony Video!
ASAP:
www.asapasap.org
Learn more: www.wintersportsclinic.org
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: www.va.gov
Proudly supported by DAV: www.dav.org
#VeteransFirst #WinterSportsClinic #AdaptiveSports #DisabledVeterans #DAV #recreationtherapy #asap #armedservicesartspartnership
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- Goalball: adaptive sports highlight
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- What is goalball, you ask? Goalball is just one of the many adaptive sports featured at the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic.
Played using a specialized ball that makes noise and strategy, the Paralympic sport allows Veterans with visual impairments to compete, build confidence and stay active. In this video, watch Marine Corps Veteran Zach Tidwell explain this sport.
Learn more: www.wintersportsclinic.org
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: www.va.gov
Proudly supported by DAV: www.dav.org
#VeteransFirst #WinterSportsClinic #AdaptiveSports #DisabledVeterans #DAV #recreationtherapy
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- They said he couldn't, but he proved them wrong
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- After three strokes in 2016 left him unable to move and visually impaired, Army Veteran Richard Cooks faced challenges.
With the support of VA physical therapists and team, he has continued his recovery journey, one that has brought him to the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic,
Now, he’s showing others what stroke survivors can achieve through resilience and adaptive sports.
Learn more: www.wintersportsclinic.org
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: www.va.gov
Proudly supported by DAV: www.dav.org
#VeteransFirst #WinterSportsClinic #AdaptiveSports #DisabledVeterans #DAV #recreationtherapy
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- Just try: Army Vet on importance of adaptive sports
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- After overcoming serious injuries, Washington DC VA Medical Center Army Veteran Clarence Davis is finding strength and healing on the slopes.
At the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, Davis speaks about his journey, positive experience and confidence on the slopes.
Learn more: www.wintersportsclinic.org
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: www.va.gov
Proudly supported by DAV: www.dav.org
#VeteransFirst #WinterSportsClinic #AdaptiveSports #DisabledVeterans #DAV #recreationtherapy
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- Downhill Daily | A Veteran's First Time at the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- 20 years. That's how long it took one Marine Corps Veteran - a helicopter mechanic, Iraq War combat Veteran, self-described adventurer - to finally say yes. It took one rec therapist in Cleveland who wouldn't give up on him. This week is his first time at the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic.
Stay tuned all week for more episodes of the Downhill Daily!
Learn more: www.wintersportsclinic.org
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: www.va.gov
Proudly supported by DAV: www.dav.org
#VeteransFirst #WinterSportsClinic #AdaptiveSports #DisabledVeterans #DAV #recreationtherapy
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- PTSD Coach Instructional AD
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- PTSD Coach is a free and publicly available mobile app for people with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and those interested in learning more about PTSD. It was created by a team at the National Center for PTSD, Department of Veterans Affairs.
This app provides users with education about PTSD, information about professional care, a self-assessment for PTSD, opportunities to find support, and tools that can help users manage the stresses of daily life with PTSD. Tools range from relaxation skills and positive self-talk to anger management and other common self-help strategies.
Users can customize tools based on their preferences and integrate their own contacts, photos, and music. This app can be used by people who are in treatment as well as those who are not.
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- Downhill Daily | Curling at the 40th National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Today on the ice, it's curling. For two battle brothers who've been pushing each other for over 20 years, finally making it to the 40th National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic together means more than just the sport. It's family showing up for family.
Stay tuned all week for more episodes of the Downhill Daily!
Learn more: www.wintersportsclinic.org
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: www.va.gov
Proudly supported by DAV: www.dav.org
#VeteransFirst #WinterSportsClinic #AdaptiveSports #DisabledVeterans #DAV #recreationtherapy
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- Downhill Daily | Recreation Therapy at the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- What does it actually mean to heal? Recreation therapy takes the work done in PT, OT, and the clinic and puts it into real life. Today, that's fly fishing.
From first-timers nervous to leave the house to Veterans already planning their return trip next year, the water has a way of bringing people back to themselves.
Stay tuned all week for more episodes of the Downhill Daily!
Learn more: www.wintersportsclinic.org
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: www.va.gov
Proudly supported by DAV: www.dav.org
#VeteransFirst #WinterSportsClinic #AdaptiveSports #DisabledVeterans #DAV #recreationtherapy
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- Downhill Daily | Arriving at the 40th National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- The 40th National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic is officially underway! In today's episode, we're on the ground as Veterans arrive, check in, and get set up for an incredible week ahead.
This year, the mountain is closed exclusively for clinic participants, meaning every run belongs to our Veterans. From downhill skiing to curling, ice fishing, and everything in between, the week is packed with adaptive sports and experiences designed to push limits and build community.
Stay tuned all week for more episodes of the Downhill Daily!
Learn more: www.wintersportsclinic.org
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: www.va.gov
Proudly supported by DAV: www.dav.org
#VeteransFirst #WinterSportsClinic #AdaptiveSports #DisabledVeterans #DAV #recreationtherapy
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- VA Suicide Prevention Efforts
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- VA is offering $112 million in grants to support community-based suicide prevention efforts.
Funding is available to organizations that provide outreach, services, and support to Veterans in their communities.
Eligible organizations can apply to help strengthen local suicide prevention programs and reach Veterans where they live. To learn more or apply, visit VA.gov
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- GI Bill Benefits
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- If you earned GI Bill benefits, don’t leave them on the table.
VA is helping Veterans get more out of their education benefits -- starting with understanding what you’ve earned.
The GI Bill can cover tuition, housing, books, and training programs. It can support degrees, certifications, and new career paths.
VA offers tools to help you compare schools, understand your coverage, and make informed decisions before you enroll.
Whether you’re heading to college, learning a trade, or building your next chapter, visit VA.gov and search “GI Bill.”
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Explore VA.gov to learn about your benefits.
Print out your VA Welcome Kit: https://www.va.gov/welcome-kit/
Whether you’re just getting out of the service or you’ve been a civilian for years now, the VA Welcome Kit can help guide you to the benefits and services you’ve earned. Based on where you are in life, your VA b...
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- Aging Strong with VA: Hospice Care
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- In this episode of Aging Strong with VA, ,Deputy Secretary Paul R. Lawrence, PhD, discusses VA Hospice Care and how it provides compassionate, comfort-focused support for Veterans nearing the end of life and for their families. This care honors Veterans’ service while addressing medical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
He'll walk you through how VA Hospice Care works and how it supports Veterans and families during this important stage.
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- Honoring 250 Years of Freedom | Freedom250
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- From Valley Forge to Vietnam, from the beaches of Normandy to the mountains of Afghanistan, America's story has always been written by those willing to serve. As our nation marks 250 years of independence, the Department of Veterans Affairs honors the men and women whose sacrifice made that history possible. Their service is the thread that runs through every chapter of the American story.
Freedom 250 | America 250 | July 4, 2026
Learn more: freedom250.org | america250.org | va.gov
#America250 #Freedom250 #Veterans #VeteransAffairs #SaluteToAmerica #July4th2026
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- Huevos Rancheros "Ranch-style Eggs"
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- Dietetic Intern, Enid Aguirre, from the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System shares her recipe for Huevos Rancheros, or "Ranch-style Eggs." Huevos Rancheros is a delicious breakfast option that may bring variety to your mornings and is perfect when on-the-go.
Prep: 10 minutes | Cook: 5 minutes | Total: 15 minutes
Yield: 1 servings | Serving Size: 2 eggs with toppings
Ingredients
:
2 large eggs
1/4 can of 15.5 oz low-sodium black beans
1/2 cup Roma tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup of small white onion, chopped
1 garlic clove minced
2 tablespoon of jalapeño, chopped with seeds and veins removed
1/4 cup of avocado, sliced
Oil spray – 3 seconds
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon of granulated reduced sodium chicken bouillon
Directions
:
1. Heat a 10 inch nonstick pan on high heat for 1 minute
2. Spray pan for 3 seconds,...
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- No-Bake Gingerbread Energy Bites
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- Prep: 15 minutes | Cook: 0 minutes | Total: 15 minutes
Yield: 10 servings | Serving Size: 2 energy bites
Ingredients
:
1 cup uncooked old fashioned (rolled) oats
½ cup almond meal or almond flour (see Recipe Notes)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground dried ginger
⅛ teaspoon (~1 pinch) ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon (~1 pinch) ground cloves
1½ cups packed chopped dates, pits removed if present
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions
:
1. Add the oats, almond meal or almond flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves to a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is a fine texture like flour.
2. Add the dates, honey, and vanilla. Pulse until the mixture comes together with a dough-like consistency.
3. Use a small scoop or spoon (about a tablespoon) to portion the mixture out, then roll each portion into a ball.
4. Serve right away,...
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- 2026 National Vietnam War Veterans Day Observance
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- Live from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial: Join VA on March 29 at 10 a.m. EDT for the National Vietnam War Veterans Day 2026 wreath-laying ceremony honoring Vietnam Veterans, their families, caregivers, survivors, and the missing.
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- Welcome Home
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- To every Vietnam Veteran: we see you, we honor you, and we welcome you home. Today and every day, VA is proud to serve those who served. #VietnamWarVeteransDay #WelcomeHome
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- VA Health and Benefits app
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- Checking a claim, refilling a prescription, or messaging your care team used to mean jumping between systems.
The VA Health and Benefits app brings those tools together in one place. Veterans can access prescriptions, appointments, secure messages, claims, payments, and important VA letters from a phone or tablet.
Already have a Login.gov or ID.me account? You’re ready to sign in. To get started, download the VA Health and Benefits app through the Apple App Store, or Google Play Store.
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Explore VA.gov to learn about your benefits.
Print out your VA Welcome Kit: https://www.va.gov/welcome-kit/
Whether you’re just getting out of the service or you’ve been a civilian for years now, the VA Welcome Kit can help guide you to the benefits and services you’ve earned. Based on where you are in life, your VA benefits and services can support you in different ways.
Sign up for the #VetR...
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- Aging Strong with VA: Community Living Centers
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- In this episode of Aging Strong with VA, Deputy Secretary Paul R. Lawrence, PhD, discusses Community Living Centers. Community Living Centers provide skilled, Veteran-centered care for those who need short-term rehabilitation or long-term nursing support. These centers focus on comfort, dignity, and restorative care.
He'll walk you through how Community Living Centers support Veterans and families with temporary or ongoing care.
Watch the episode below.
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- VA Domiciliary Hato Rey VA Clinic
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- VA Caribbean Healthcare System - VA Domiciliary, Hato Rey VA Clinic
The Mental Heath Rehabilitation and Recovery Treatment Program. (also called Domiciliary) is a structured, supportive and safe environment. We are focused on instilling hope, validating strengths and teaching skills, while preparing veterans for reintegration into the community. It is a residential program that offers intensive treatment with a strong focus on evidence-based psychotherapies, group psychotherapy and psycho education as well as outpatient-level medical and psychiatric management.
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- Faster VA Community Care Scheduling
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- VA is speeding up community care scheduling for eligible Veterans.
The new External Provider Scheduling is live at every VA facility, allowing staff to see providers’ calendars and book appointments faster. VA can use that information to book appointments that fit a Veterans’ schedule.
The tool can boost scheduling from just a handful of appointments a day to as many as 25.
27,000 providers in 78 specialties are already part of the program, with more expected to join this year.
To learn more, visit https://news.va.gov/ and search: "press room."
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Explore VA.gov to learn about your benefits.
Print out your VA Welcome Kit: https://www.va.gov/welcome-kit/
Whether you’re just getting out of the service or you’ve been a civilian for years now, the VA Welcome Kit can help guide you to the benefits and services you’ve earned. Based on where you are in life, your VA benef...
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- VA Dental Care Access
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- VA is working to improve dental care access for eligible Veterans and is looking for a new administrator to operate the next generation of community care dental providers.
The goal is to build a stronger dental network with general and specialty care, preventive services, and pharmacy support.
Currently, about 26% of Veterans enrolled in VA health care are eligible for dental care.
To learn more, visit https://news.va.gov/press-room/va-moves-to-improve-dental-care-access-for-eligible-veterans/
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Explore VA.gov to learn about your benefits.
Print out your VA Welcome Kit: https://www.va.gov/welcome-kit/
Whether you’re just getting out of the service or you’ve been a civilian for years now, the VA Welcome Kit can help guide you to the benefits and services you’ve earned. Based on where you are in life, your VA benefits and services can support you in different ways.
Sign...
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- Aging Strong with VA: Community Residential Care (CRC)
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- In this episode of Aging Strong with VA, Deputy Secretary Paul R. Lawrence, PhD, discusses Community Residential Care (CRC). A program for Veterans who don’t need hospital or nursing home care but still need support, CRC offers VA-approved housing options across the country. Veterans can choose from assisted living, personal care homes, family care homes, and group living homes. These homes are inspected to ensure safety, quality, and dignity.
He'll walk you through how CRC helps Veterans maintain independence while receiving the care they need.
Watch the episode below.
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- Introduction to the Strength at Home app
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
- Description
- Strength at Home is a trauma-informed group program for those who struggle with conflict and anger in relationships and may be at risk for intimate partner violence. The Strength at Home mobile app is a free and publicly available app for people participating in the Strength at Home program. It was created by a team at the National Center for PTSD, Department of Veterans Affairs. The app can help you manage your sessions, handouts, and assignments; give you tools to help relax; and track your progress. This app is not intended for self-care. #strengthathome #intimatepartnerviolence #ipv
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- Introduction to the PTSD Coach app
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
- Description
- PTSD Coach is a free and publicly available mobile app for people with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and those interested in learning more about PTSD. It was created by a team at the National Center for PTSD, Department of Veterans Affairs. This app provides users with education about PTSD, information about professional care, a self-assessment for PTSD, opportunities to find support, and tools that can help users manage the stresses of daily life with PTSD. Tools range from relaxation skills and positive self-talk to anger management and other common self-help strategies. Users can customize tools based on their preferences and integrate their own contacts, photos, and music. This app can be used by people who are in treatment as well as those who are not.
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- The Whole Health Experience | Veterans Share Their Journey With VA Whole Health
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
- Description
- What happens when healthcare stops asking "what's wrong with you" and starts asking "what matters to you?" That's the Whole Health Experience — VA's approach to care that meets Veterans where they are and helps them rediscover the life they want to live.
For many Veterans, healthcare can feel like it's about checking boxes. With Whole Health, it's an experience where VA health care is built around you — your story, your values, and what gives your life meaning — and for the Veterans in this video, it changed everything.
For these Veterans, it meant more than managing symptoms — it meant rediscovering purpose, rebuilding strength, and taking charge of their own health. In this video, Ray, Lisa, Elena, and Kris share their personal stories of transformation through Whole Health — a holistic approach to care that goes beyond traditional medicine to ask what matters most to you.
Whole Health supports your health a...
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- Kris - A Whole Health Experience
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
- Description
- When Kris medically retired from service, he found himself going through the motions. The Army Veteran, who saw combat in Iraq, sought treatment for PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and knee and back pain — though he wasn’t getting anything out of the experience so much as he was checking boxes. Then, in 2020, his health further deteriorated due to a severe bout of COVID-19. That’s when Kris made a life-changing — and lifesaving — decision to adopt a Whole Health mindset. Not only did his newfound approach help him overcome COVID-19, but it also empowered him to address another aspect of his health: his weight. With a Whole Health philosophy on-board, Kris lost over 60 pounds on his way to becoming a happier, healthier husband and father of two.
Whole Health supports your health and well-being. Whole Health centers around what matters to you, not what is the matter with you. This means your health team will get to know you as a person, before working with y...
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- Elena - A Whole Health Experience
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
- Description
- Elena is no stranger to pain. A foot injury she experienced during an exercise carried over after her time in the Army, making it difficult for Elena to establish a life and career for herself post-service. The debilitating pain she experienced, complicated by a host of other conditions — from insomnia to sinus issues — affected Elena’s mood and relationships and prevented her from getting a grip on her health care. But that was before she turned to Whole Health. By instilling mindfulness in Elena, Whole Health enabled her to see the bigger picture of her health and well-being. She got moving again with the help of tai chi. Other approaches, such as acupuncture and nutritional therapy, combined to encourage Elena to take control of her mental and physical health.
Whole Health supports your health and well-being. Whole Health centers around what matters to you, not what is the matter with you. This means your health team will get to know you as a person, befo...
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- Ray - A Whole Health Experience
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- After suffering a stroke in 2020, Air Force Veteran Ray Cvetic discovered Whole Health and it changed everything for him. From needing a cane to walk to hiking five miles through Iceland’s backcountry with his wife, Ray learned the importance of health care addressing his whole well-being through personalized health goals, hands-on support and guidance, and the community of Veterans around him.
Whole Health supports your health and well-being. Whole Health centers around what matters to you, not what is the matter with you. This means your health team will get to know you as a person, before working with you to develop a personalized health plan based on your values, needs, and goals.
Experience Whole Health today at https://www.va.gov/wholehealth/experience or find a local Whole Health Point of Contact to get started. https://www.va.gov/WHOLEHEALTH/whole-health-facility-contacts.asp
#WholeHealth #VA #Healthcare
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- Lisa - A Whole Health Experience
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- After 30 years of struggling with addiction—first hard drugs, then alcohol—Lisa found herself in the ICU 10 times in a single year. Simple tasks like washing dishes felt impossible. Her mental and physical health were in crisis, and she knew something had to change or she might not survive. Then she discovered VA Whole Health.
In less than a year with Whole Health, Lisa's life completely changed. She went from barely managing three stairs to her apartment to confidently moving through her day. Pre-existing conditions are now under control. Most importantly, she's sober, something she couldn't imagine achieving alone.
Whole Health supports your health and well-being. Whole Health centers around what matters to you, not what is the matter with you. This means your health team will get to know you as a person, before working with you to develop a personalized health plan based on your values, needs, and goals.
Experience W...
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- VA Claim Assist Portal
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- VA’s new Claim Assist Portal gives Veterans a faster online way to respond when more information is needed on a claim.
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Explore VA.gov to learn about your benefits.
Print out your VA Welcome Kit: https://www.va.gov/welcome-kit/
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VetResources features Veteran-centric news stories, various deals and discounts, employment opportunities, and much more.
#Veterans #VA #VABenefits #Healthcare
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- VA Education Benefits
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A change to VA education benefits. Veterans no longer need to request a review to learn whether they’re affected, and VA will automatically review the files of more than one million previously identified Veterans.
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Explore VA.gov to learn about your benefits.
Print out your VA Welcome Kit: https://www.va.gov/welcome-kit/
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Sign up for the VetResources email newsletter: https://news.va.gov/vetresources/
VetResources features Veteran-centric news stories, various deals and discounts, employment opportunities, and much more.
#Veterans #VA #VABenefits #Healthcare
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- Aging Strong with VA: Respite Care
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- In this episode of Aging Strong with VA, Deputy Secretary Paul R. Lawrence, PhD, discusses Respite Care. He covers how caring for a Veteran can be rewarding, but caregivers also need time to rest and recharge. VA Respite Care provides short-term relief while ensuring Veterans continue to receive high-quality care. He'll walk you through how Respite Care works and the different options available to help sustain long-term caregiving.
Watch the episode below.
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- Glad You Asked: Veteran Readiness & Employment Part 3
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- 1 month ago
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- In Part 3 of our Glad You Asked series, Deputy Secretary Paul R. Lawrence, Ph.D. talks to Margarita Devlin and they answer some of the most common questions about Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E).
They discuss whether you can meet with your counselor virtually, what happens if you are approved or not approved, and whether VR&E decisions can be appealed.
Watch Part 3 for answers, clarity, and reassurance as you consider your next steps.
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- VA Disability Claims | Second Amendment Rights | Survivors Benefits
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- 1 month ago
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- For the first time since 2020, VA’s disability claims backlog has dropped below 100,000. That’s a 63% reduction since January 2025, when the backlog stood at more than 264,000.
A claim is considered backlogged after 125 days. Today, only 17% of claims hit that mark — compared to 70-percent back in 2013. VA processed more than three million disability and pension claims in fiscal year 2025 -- an all-time record.
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VA is moving to restore Second Amendment rights to Veterans in its Fiduciary Program.
For decades, Veterans who needed help were automatically reported to the FBI’s background check system as prohibited from owning firearms — without a hearing, and without any legal basis.
VA has ended that practice and is working with the FBI to remove past reports from the system, so no Veteran loses their constitutional rights.
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If you’re a surviving family member of a Veteran, VA is making it faster t...
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- Aging Strong with VA: Adult Day Health Care
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- 1 month ago
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- In this episode of Aging Strong with VA, Deputy Secretary Paul R. Lawrence, PhD, discusses Adult Day Health Care. He breaks down how Adult Day Health Care provides daytime health services, supervision, and meaningful social interaction for Veterans living at home. It also supports caregivers by offering reliable care during the day while keeping Veterans safe and engaged.
Watch the episode below.
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- Glad You Asked: Veteran Readiness & Employment Part 2
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- 1 month ago
- Description
- In Part 2 of our Glad You Asked series, Deputy Secretary Paul R. Lawrence, Ph.D. talks to Margarita Devlin and they take a deeper look at what happens after you apply for Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E).
They breakdown how entitlement is evaluated, what you can expect during your initial meeting with a counselor, and how career planning helps identify what is needed for you to accomplish your goals.
Watch Part 2 to see how VR&E helps Veterans plan their path forward.
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- Improving Health Care for Future Generations of Veterans
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- 1 month ago
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- VA’s Million Veteran Program (MVP) is paving the way for a future of personalized health care for all Veterans. By joining MVP, a community of 1 million+ Veterans, you can help make a difference for Veteran health care—now, and for future generations. Learn more and join today at https://www.mvp.va.gov or call 866-441-6075.
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- Improving Health Care for Future Generations of Veterans
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- VA’s Million Veteran Program (MVP) is paving the way for a future of personalized health care for all Veterans. By joining MVP, a community of 1 million+ Veterans, you can help make a difference for Veteran health care—now, and for future generations. Learn more and join today at https://www.mvp.va.gov or call 866-441-6075.
