U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Orlando VA Tobacco Use Treatment
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- Orlando VA Tobacco Use Treatment
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Ready to take control back from tobacco and commercial nicotine products? Whether you're looking to quit or cut down, VA is here to help you find your freedom from tobacco. VA has treatment options available ranging from medications to manage cravings to individual and group treatment aimed at changing habits linked to tobacco use.
Resources also include a Quitline, text service, app, and more.
https://veterans.smokefree.gov/tools-tips-vet/more-resources
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- Virtual Care for Diabetes Management
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Your diabetes care matters. VA is committed to supporting Veterans with innovative virtual care tools that help you monitor, manage, and improve your diabetes—all from the comfort of home. In this video, you’ll explore a variety of free apps and telehealth resources designed to empower Veterans to take charge of their diabetes, connect with their VA care teams, and access support whenever and wherever you need it.
All VA apps are available for free on the VA app store. To learn more or access these apps, visit https://mobile.va.gov/appstore.
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0:00 – Introduction.
0:20 – VA Video Connect app.
0:42 – Remote Patient Monitoring – Home Telehealth (RPM-HT) program.
1:59 – Share My Health Data app.
2:45 – Annie for Veterans.
3:21 – VA Health Chat app.
3:48 – MOVE! C...
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- Glad You Asked: A DIC Success Story, What to Submit and Why It Matters
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- In this powerful episode, Deputy Secretary Dr. Paul R. Lawrence shares the story of a surviving spouse who received a fast DIC decision thanks to submitting complete and legible documentation. Learn what you need: death certificate, supporting evidence, and more to help VA process your claim quickly.
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- CSP Review and Appeal VA Form 20-0995
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- This video discusses VA Form 20-0995, Decision Review Request: Supplemental Claim. This option is available for Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers as a part of the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017, also known as the Appeals Modernization Act, or AMA, which created a modernized review system that provides additional options for seeking review or appeal of VA decisions.
Learn more about the Caregiver Support Program (CSP) by visiting https://www.caregiver.va.gov
#caregivers #vacaregiversupport #PCAFC
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- VA NEWS | Track Your Wellness with VA's Share My Health Data App
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- VA is making it easier than ever for Veterans to take charge of their health—right from their phone! The new Share My Health Data app lets you sync health info from devices like smartwatches, fitness trackers, and digital scales. With just a few taps, share your wellness data with your VA care team, helping them better understand your progress and make informed decisions.
To put the app to the test, the VA team in Cincinnati launched the "6 Service Challenge." Ninety-six Veterans tracked their wellness over 10 weeks, logging over 36 million steps—equal to 16,000 miles! Participants reported better sleep, lower blood pressure, and increased energy.
Thank you for watching and thank you for your service!
#VANews #HealthApp #VeteranWellness #veterans
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- VA History in Focus: National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- In 1982, recreational therapist Santo "Sandy" Trombetta from the Grand Junction VA Medical Center introduced adaptive skiing to a wheelchair-bound Veteran at Colorado’s Powderhorn Resort. What began as a daring experiment quickly spread, and by 1986, nearly 100 Veterans were hitting the slopes, leading to the creation of the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic. The inaugural event in 1987 brought together nearly 90 Veterans from 27 states and proved the power of sports in recovery, earning the nickname “Miracles on a Mountainside.” With Disabled American Veterans joining as co-presenter in 1991 and the move to Snowmass in 2001, the clinic has grown into a premier adaptive sports event. Each year, it continues to showcase resilience, community, and the triumph of the human spirit.
To learn more about this story or other stories in VA history, visit these websites:
https://department.va.gov/history/exhibits/winter-sports-clinic/
https://departme...
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- Atención concentrada en los Veteranas respetando su historia, incluyendo el trauma
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- En VA, entendemos que cada veterana tiene una historia única y que los traumas del pasado pueden afectar su experiencia con la atención médica actual. Por eso, en VA, utilizamos atención orientada al trauma: un enfoque que prioriza la dignidad, la confianza y la colaboración.
En este video, escuchará a Veteranas y proveedores de VA sobre cómo funciona la atención orientada al trauma en la práctica, desde ofrecer opciones y privacidad hasta ser escuchada y tratada con respeto. Ya sea que haya vivido a través de trauma sexual militar (MST), estrés de combate u otras experiencias difíciles, VA se compromete a crear un entorno de sanación donde se sienta vista, escuchada y segura.
Descubra cómo la atención de VA puede apoyar su salud integral y ayudarla a seguir adelante a su propio ritmo.
Sitio web de Salud de la Mujer: www.womenshealth.va.gov
Centro de llamadas para Veteranas: 1-877-VA-WOMEN (1-877-829-6636)
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- FINVET: The National Veterans Financial Resource Center (10 Second Version)
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- FINVET, the National Veterans Financial Resource Center, was created by the VA Office of Suicide Prevention because financial well-being is related to better mental health and lower risk of suicide.
In line with the VA Suicide Prevention Strategy, FINVET takes a proactive approach to boost protective factors; making it easier for Veterans to find money resources, boost financial literacy, and navigate their financial journey.
Visit FINVET today at https://www.mirecc.va.gov/visn19/finvet/
Note: FINVET does not provide financial assistance. Also, this website is not for emergency or crisis intervention. Instead, FINVET helps connect you to financial resources and tools to improve financial well-being and financial literacy. #Veterans #SuicidePrevention #FinancialLiteracy
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- Virtual Care for Heart Health
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Your heart health matters, and taking steps to care for it has never been easier. The VA is committed to supporting Veterans with innovative virtual care tools that help you monitor, manage, and improve your cardiovascular health all from the comfort of home. In this video, you’ll discover a variety of free apps and online resources designed to empower Veterans to take charge of their heart health, connect with their care teams, and access VA services wherever they are.
All VA apps are available for free on the VA app store. To learn more or access these apps, visit https://mobile.va.gov/appstore. For more information on VA telehealth options, visit https://telehealth.va.gov.
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0:00 – Introduction.
0:25 – Share My Health Data app.
1:00 – Remote Patient Monitoring – Home Telehealth (RPM-HT) program.
1:36 – MOVE! Coach a...
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- A Father's Journey
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- In this powerful video, Marine Corps Veteran Steven Justin shares his deeply personal story about the loss of his son to suicide and his own battles with depression. With courage and honesty, Steven opens up about the challenges of grief, the weight of mental health struggles, and the importance of reaching out for help.
To contact the Veterans Crisis Line, call or text 988 and press 1, or visit Veterans Crisis Line to start a confidential chat: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/chat/
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- Glad You Asked: Why DIC Matters for Survivors
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- In Part 2 of our DIC series, Deputy Secretary Dr. Paul R. Lawrence discusses the importance of DIC for surviving spouses and dependents. Learn how DIC helps bridge the financial gap after a Veteran’s death and why it’s critical to apply.
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- Trauma-Informed, Veteran-Centered: Care That Respects Your Story
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- At VA we understand that every woman Veteran has a unique story, and that past trauma can affect how you experience health care today. That's why we use trauma-informed care across VA: an approach that prioritizes dignity, trust, and collaboration.
In this video, you'll hear from Veterans and VA providers about what trauma-informed care looks like in action, from being offered choices and privacy to being listened to and treated with respect. Whether you've experienced military sexual trauma (MST), combat stress, or other difficult experiences, VA is committed to creating a healing environment where you feel seen, heard, and safe.
Learn how VA care can support your whole health, and help you move forward on your own terms.
Women's Health website: https://www.womenshealth.va.gov
Women Veterans Call Center: 1-877-VA-WOMEN (1-877-829-6636)
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- Virtual Care Tools for Caregivers
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Caregivers play a vital role in supporting the health and daily needs of Veterans. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers a variety of virtual tools that can make this important work easier – helping caregivers access support for themselves and connect the Veterans they care for with VA services. This video highlights VA apps and services that caregivers can use to coordinate care, find guidance, and communicate with VA providers.
To learn more and explore these resources, visit:
• https://mobile.va.gov/appstore
• https://www.va.gov/family-and-caregiver-benefits
• https://www.veteranshealthlibrary.va.gov/
• https://www.caregiver.va.gov
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0:00 – Introduction
0:33 – The caregiver role and how VA can help
1:32 – VA apps for caregivers
3:35 – Online resources for caregivers
2:58 – Explore these tools...
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- Caring for Veterans in a rural setting
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Despite being the most rural VA in the nation, Iron Mountain VA continues to provide the highest quality health care to Veterans spanning more than 25,000 square miles. #ruralhealth, #healthprofessionseducation, #IronMountainVA
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- Keep It Secure – Face Your Dragon (:60)
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- USMC Veteran Rudy Reyes confronts a metaphorical dragon, representing the weight of a suicide crisis, and is joined by his fellow brothers and sisters on a shared journey to face their struggles and fight their way forward. Learn more about secure firearm storage and suicide prevention at https://www.KeepItSecure.net.
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- Keep It Secure – Face Your Dragon (:30)
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- USMC Veteran Rudy Reyes confronts a metaphorical dragon, representing the weight of a suicide crisis, and is joined by his fellow brothers and sisters on a shared journey to face their struggles and fight their way forward. Learn more about secure firearm storage and suicide prevention at https://www.KeepItSecure.net.
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- Keep It Secure – Face Your Dragon (:15)
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- USMC Veteran Rudy Reyes confronts a metaphorical dragon, representing the weight of a suicide crisis, and is joined by his fellow brothers and sisters on a shared journey to face their struggles and fight their way forward. Learn more about secure firearm storage and suicide prevention at https://www.KeepItSecure.net.
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- 2025 National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic | Cycling
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The 2025 National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic continues in San Diego, CA.
In this video, take a closer look at how Veterans are finding camaraderie and purpose while stepping up to the challenge during their experience at adaptive cycling.
More info at:
https://department.va.gov/veteran-sports/
https://department.va.gov/veteran-sports/national-veterans-summer-sports-clinic/
https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org
@Sports4Vets on Facebook, Instagram, X
#veterans #fitness4life #stayactive #sports4vets #summersports #adaptivesports #woundedwarriorproject
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- 2025 National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic | San Diego, CA
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- From August 23-30 in San Diego, California, The Department of Veterans Affairs held the National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic. This year, 136 Veteran Athletes participated in adaptive surfing, fitness, kayaking, cycling, yoga and meditation.
The Department of Veterans Affairs' National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic is a rehabilitative and educational hands-on sporting event for military Veterans from across the country who have a range of disabilities, including traumatic brain injury, polytrauma, spinal cord injury or loss of limb.
More info at:
https://department.va.gov/veteran-sports/
https://department.va.gov/veteran-sports/national-veterans-summer-sports-clinic/
@Sports4Vets on Facebook, Instagram, X
#veterans #fitness4life #stayactive #sports4vets #summersports #adaptivesports #summersportsclinic
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- 2025 National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic | Sailing
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The 2025 National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic continues in San Diego, CA.
Fulfilling a lifelong dream, Kenneth Warkocki shares his experience finding purpose and fellowship while participating in the sailing event held at this year's clinic.
More info at:
https://department.va.gov/veteran-sports/
https://department.va.gov/veteran-sports/national-veterans-summer-sports-clinic/
@Sports4Vets on Facebook, Instagram, X
#veterans #fitness4life #stayactive #sports4vets #summersports #adaptivesports #sailing
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- 2025 National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic | Veteran Athletes at Padres vs. Dodgers | Aug. 24th
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The 2025 National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic continues in San Diego, CA.
As the clinic was kicking off, Veteran athletes were afforded the opportunity to attend the Padres - Dodgers game that took place on August 24th.
More info at:
https://department.va.gov/veteran-sports/
https://department.va.gov/veteran-sports/national-veterans-summer-sports-clinic/
@Sports4Vets on Facebook, Instagram, X
#veterans #fitness4life #stayactive #sports4vets #summersports #adaptivesports #sandiegopadres #losangelesdodgers
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- 2025 National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic | Adaptive Fitness
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The 2025 National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic continues in San Diego, CA.
After a career lasting over 20 years in the Army, Veteran Mark Patton found himself medically discharged in a wheelchair. See how the National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic, adaptive fitness, and recreational therapy are adding value and meaning to this new chapter of his life.
More info at:
https://department.va.gov/veteran-sports/
https://department.va.gov/veteran-sports/national-veterans-summer-sports-clinic/
@Sports4Vets on Facebook, Instagram, X
#veterans #fitness4life #stayactive #sports4vets #summersports #adaptivesports
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- 2025 National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic | Kayaking
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The 2025 National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic continues in San Diego, CA.
In this video, Kyle Dalton, a visually impaired Army Veteran, shares his experiences at the clinic and what kayaking and adaptive sports means to him.
More info at:
https://department.va.gov/veteran-sports/
https://department.va.gov/veteran-sports/national-veterans-summer-sports-clinic/
@Sports4Vets on Facebook, Instagram, X
#veterans #fitness4life #stayactive #sports4vets #summersports #adaptivesports
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- Glad You Asked: What Is DIC? (Dependency and Indemnity Compensation)
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- In this episode, Deputy Secretary Dr. Paul R. Lawrence explains what DIC is, who it’s for, and how it provides monthly financial support to survivors of Veterans whose death was connected to military service.
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- 2025 National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic | Surfing
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The 2025 National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic continues in San Diego, CA.
In this video, we see how Kimberly A. Bailey, a Veteran of both the Army and the Air National Guard, despite visual impairment and deafness, finds herself atop a surfboard participating in VA adaptive sports programs.
More info at:
https://department.va.gov/veteran-sports/
https://department.va.gov/veteran-sports/national-veterans-summer-sports-clinic/
@Sports4Vets on Facebook, Instagram, X#adaptivesports
#veterans #fitness4life #stayactive #sports4vets #summersports #adaptivesports
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- VA NEWS | Mileage Reimbursement Made Easy with the VA Health App
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Great news for Veterans! The VA Health and Benefits App now makes it easier than ever to submit your travel reimbursement claims. Save time and money with the updated app and get reimbursed for your mileage to VA medical appointments, whether you’re driving, using public transportation, or need special accommodations.
How it works:
1. Download the VA Benefits App from the App Store or Google Play.
2. Sign in using your secure VA credentials.
3. View your eligible past appointments and choose the ones you’d like to claim.
4. Check your eligibility, set up direct deposit, and follow the prompts.
5. Review your travel details and confirm everything looks right.
6. Tap submit, and your claim is on its way!
Managing your travel claims has never been simpler or faster. To learn more about the Beneficiary Travel Pay Reimbursement program, visit va.gov and search for "travel-pay-reimbursement."
Thank you for your se...
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- 2025 National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic | Registration Highlights
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Welcome to the 2025 National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic in San Diego, CA
In this video, we check in with some of our Veteran participants as they cycle through registration.
More info at:
https://department.va.gov/veteran-sports/
https://department.va.gov/veteran-sports/national-veterans-summer-sports-clinic/
@Sports4Vets on Facebook, Instagram, X#adaptivesports
#veterans #fitness4life #stayactive #sports4vets #summersports #adaptivesports
@VeteransHealth @VAVetBenefits @VAmadesimple
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- Healthy Teaching Kitchen: Tuscan Tuna Salad Wrap
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The VA Healthy Teaching Kitchen presents a quick, no-cook, budget-friendly lunch or dinner option.
Tuscan Tuna Salad Wrap
Prep: 25 minutes | Chill: 10 minutes | Total: 35 minutes
Yield: 4 servings | Serving Size: 1 wrap with 3/4 cup filling
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped onion (optional)
1 clove garlic, minced (about 1/2 teaspoon)
1 tablespoon dried parsley (or 1/4 cup fresh)
3/4 cup (about half 15-ounce can) no-salt added great norhtern beans, drained and rinsed
1 (5-ounce) can tuna in water, drained
1/2 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes
1/2 cup diced bell pepper
1/2 cup diced celery
4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) olive oil mayonnaise, divided
4 (8-inch) whole-grain wraps or tortillas
Directions:
1. Whisk together the vinegar, oil, onion (if using), garlic, and parsley in a medium mixi...
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- How to Verify Enrollment for GI Bill® Students
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Did you know all GI Bill® students who receive monthly education benefit payments are required to verify their enrollment each month? There are four enrollment verification methods available to all students: text, email, online through AskVA, or by phone. Students who choose to verify via text will receive Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) enrollment verification messages via text.
Visit the VA.gov enrollment verification webpages to learn more:
Post 9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33), Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (Chapter 30), and Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606) can visit the Verify Your School Enrollment webpage to learn more about enrollment verification options.
Post 9/11 GI Bill and Montgomery GI Bill students also have the option to verify their enrollment through an online tool. This option is not available to those using transferred benefits at this time.
Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA or Chapter 35) progra...
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- VA History in Focus: Nuclear Medicine
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- In August 1945, the United States ended World War II by detonating atomic bombs over Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which led to the Veterans Administration using nuclear technology for medical research beginning in 1947 under Dr. George M. Lyon. By the 1950s, VA hospitals were increasingly utilizing radioisotopes for medical research and treatment, culminating in the creation of a Nuclear Medicine Service in 1966 to coordinate clinical applications. In the early 1960s, the Omaha VA hospital emerged as one of the centers of radioisotope research and diagnosis thanks to the nuclear reactor buried in its basement. Dr. Rosalyn Yalow's pioneering work at the Bronx VA hospital earned her the Nobel Prize in 1977, cementing VA’s role as a leader in nuclear medicine.
This episode is based on Object 57 in the History of VA in 100 Objects virtual exhibit: https://department.va.gov/history/100-objects/object-57-va-nuclear-reactor/
To learn more about this object or other st...
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- Opciones de tratamientos eficaces para el TEPT (Narración descriptiva)
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Video animado que describe opciones de tratamientos eficaces para el TEPT (PTSD). [Video animado que describe opciones de tratamiento efectivas para el TEPT.]
- Title
- Opciones de tratamientos eficaces para el TEPT
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Video animado que describe opciones de tratamientos eficaces para el TEPT (PTSD). [Animated video describing effective treatment options for PTSD.]
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- Present-Centered Therapy (Descriptive Narration)
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Animated video describing Present-Centered Therapy, an effective treatment for PTSD.
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- Present-Centered Therapy
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Animated video describing Present-Centered Therapy, an effective treatment for PTSD.
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- Glad You Asked: End-of-Life Planning for Veterans and Families
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Deputy Secretary Dr. Paul R. Lawrence talks about why it's so important for Veterans and their families to plan. This episode walks through key steps from documenting decisions to gathering paperwork so families aren’t caught off guard and can focus on healing when the time comes.
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- Glad You Asked, Special Edition: Careers for Veterans at CBP
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- This episode of the Glad You Asked series features an important message for #Veterans, reservists, transitioning service members, and law enforcement professionals.
VA Deputy Secretary Dr. Paul R. Lawrence joins fellow Veteran, Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar from the Department of Homeland Security, to highlight the incredible opportunities available with U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
At the Department of Veterans Affairs and CBP, we know the value Veterans bring vigilance, integrity, and a commitment to service.
In fact, about a third of CBP’s workforce wore the uniform.
Whether protecting our borders on land, sea, or in the air, CBP offers meaningful work, teamwork, and a mission that truly matters.
If you’re transitioning out of the military, consider SkillBridge internships to gain valuable experience while still in uniform.
From boots on the ground to high-tech support roles, there’s a place f...
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- Veterans Helping Veterans: Peer Specialist on a Whole Health Mission
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Army Veteran Benjamin Alonso shares personal insights on how listening and shared experiences can empower Veterans on their Whole Health Journeys.
#Veterans #WholeHealth #PeerSupport
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- Glad You Asked, Special Edition: Careers for Veterans at ICE
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar, a US Navy Veteran, a good friend, and a strong advocate for helping #Veterans find their next mission, joined me for this special episode of Glad You Asked.
Like me, Troy knows that meaningful employment is critical to a successful transition from military to civilian life.
Under President Trump and Secretary Noem's leadership, DHS is moving forward on the One Big Beautiful Bill, which includes a nationwide hiring push for 10,000 new U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, criminal investigators, and attorneys.
These roles are vital to upholding the law and protecting the homeland.
For Veterans, this is a golden opportunity:
- Competitive pay & federal benefits
- Work with purpose and mission
- Serve communities across America
Whether you’re recently separated, in transition, or ready for something more meaningf...
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- Glad You Asked: VA Pension for Survivors
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Deputy Secretary Dr. Paul R. Lawrence explains VA’s pension program for surviving spouses and dependents of wartime Veterans. Learn who qualifies, what documents you need, and how to apply to receive this financial support.
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- VA NEWS | How VA Home Loans Help Veterans Buy Homes in a Tough Market
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- In this episode of VA News, U.S. Navy Veteran Ron Haskell explains how the VA Home Loan program provides crucial support for Veterans looking to buy homes despite high interest rates and rising housing costs. Discover the unique benefits of VA Home Loans and learn the steps to apply for this powerful financial tool.
For more details, visit:
https://benefits.va.gov/homeloans/
Thank you for watching and thank you for your service!
#vanews #Veterans #VAHomeLoan #Homeownership #VeteranSupport #FinancialStability #HomeLoans
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- Wellness and rehabilitation StoryCenter Workshop: Jodi
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The Palo Alto Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center (PRC) is one of 5 facilities in the country designed to provide intensive rehabilitative care to Veterans and Service members who experienced severe injuries (including brain injuries) to more than one organ system. Palo Alto also houses a Polytrauma Network Site (PNS)- one of 23 facilities designed to provide outpatient rehabilitative care.The participants in this workshop have a history of traumatic brain injury and/or headaches and were involved in a 5-week virtual Storytelling Workshop where they were able to create individualized videos of their unique experiences with recovery after injury.
In this video, we hear about Jodi's journey through recovery in her own words.
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- Wellness and rehabilitation StoryCenter Workshop: Freddy
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The Palo Alto Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center (PRC) is one of 5 facilities in the country designed to provide intensive rehabilitative care to Veterans and Service members who experienced severe injuries (including brain injuries) to more than one organ system. Palo Alto also houses a Polytrauma Network Site (PNS)- one of 23 facilities designed to provide outpatient rehabilitative care.The participants in this workshop have a history of traumatic brain injury and/or headaches and were involved in a 5-week virtual Storytelling Workshop where they were able to create individualized videos of their unique experiences with recovery after injury.
In this video, we hear about Freddy's journey through recovery in his own words.
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- Wellness and rehabilitation StoryCenter Workshop: Ed
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The Palo Alto Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center (PRC) is one of 5 facilities in the country designed to provide intensive rehabilitative care to Veterans and Service members who experienced severe injuries (including brain injuries) to more than one organ system. Palo Alto also houses a Polytrauma Network Site (PNS)- one of 23 facilities designed to provide outpatient rehabilitative care.The participants in this workshop have a history of traumatic brain injury and/or headaches and were involved in a 5-week virtual Storytelling Workshop where they were able to create individualized videos of their unique experiences with recovery after injury.
In this video, we hear about Ed's journey through recovery in his own words.
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- Wellness and rehabilitation StoryCenter Workshop: Alex
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The Palo Alto Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center (PRC) is one of 5 facilities in the country designed to provide intensive rehabilitative care to Veterans and Service members who experienced severe injuries (including brain injuries) to more than one organ system. Palo Alto also houses a Polytrauma Network Site (PNS)- one of 23 facilities designed to provide outpatient rehabilitative care.The participants in this workshop have a history of traumatic brain injury and/or headaches and were involved in a 5-week virtual Storytelling Workshop where they were able to create individualized videos of their unique experiences with recovery after injury.
In this video, we hear about Alex's journey through recovery in his own words.
- Title
- Trauma-Informed, Veteran-Centered: Care That Respects Your Story
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- At VA we understand that every woman Veteran has a unique story, and that past trauma can affect how you experience health care today. That's why we use trauma-informed care across VA: an approach that prioritizes dignity, trust, and collaboration.
In this video, you'll hear from Veterans and VA providers about what trauma-informed care looks like in action, from being offered choices and privacy to being listened to and treated with respect. Whether you've experienced military sexual trauma (MST), combat stress, or other difficult experiences, VA is committed to creating a healing environment where you feel seen, heard, and safe.
Learn how VA care can support your whole health, and help you move forward on your own terms.
Women's Health website: www.womenshealth.va.gov
Women Veterans Call Center: 1-877-VA-WOMEN (1-877-829-6636)
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- FINVET: The National Veterans Financial Resource Center
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- FINVET, the National Veterans Financial Resource Center, was created by the VA Office of Suicide Prevention because financial well-being is related to better mental health and lower risk of suicide. In line with the VA Suicide Prevention Strategy, FINVET takes a proactive approach to boost protective factors; making it easier for Veterans to find money resources, boost financial literacy, and navigate their financial journey.
Visit FINVET today at https://www.mirecc.va.gov/visn19/finvet/
Note: FINVET does not provide financial assistance. Also, this website is not for emergency or crisis intervention. Instead, FINVET helps connect you to financial resources and tools to improve financial well-being and financial literacy.
#Veterans #SuicidePrevention #FinancialLiteracy
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- Glad You Asked: VA Pension for Veterans
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Deputy Secretary Dr. Paul R. Lawrence breaks down VA’s pension program for Veterans. This benefit provides monthly payments to wartime Veterans who meet certain financial and service criteria. Learn how it works, who qualifies, and how to apply.
- Title
- Que es el TEPT o PTSD? - versión de descripción de audio
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Video animado que describe diferentes tipos de trauma, es trastorno de estrés postraumático (TEPT/PTSD), y síntomas comunes. Animated video describing types of trauma, PTSD, and common symptoms.
- Title
- Que es el TEPT o PTSD?
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Video animado que describe diferentes tipos de trauma, es trastorno de estrés postraumático (TEPT/PTSD), y síntomas comunes. Animated video describing types of trauma, PTSD, and common symptoms.
- Title
- GRATEFUL: The Scotty Hasting Story
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- From the battlefield to the stage, experience Army Veteran Scotty Hasting's incredible journey. After being shot ten times on patrol in Afghanistan, Scotty sustained injuries that would shape the rest of his life. Follow Scotty through his recovery and medical discharge; see how he discovered purpose and meaning through adaptive sports. Finally, witness how during the falling curtain of COVID, he picked up the guitar and used music to push back the fears, the anxiety, and the PTSD. Through it all, VA was at his side.
This is Scotty’s story.
Chapters:
00:00-04:10 Injured in Afghanistan
04:11-05:47 Adaptive Sports & Paralympics
05:48-06:18 The weird dream
06:19-08:33 COVID and learning guitar
08:34-10:13 VA Health Care
10:14-11:59 'The Stories That They Tell'
12:00-12:52 Looking back
12:53-13:48 Credits
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