U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
VA News Digital: Former surgeon prefers VA medical care
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- VA News Digital: Former surgeon prefers VA medical care
- Runtime
- 4:31
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- Dr. Thomas Russell knows a thing or two about what good medical care should look like. As a flight surgeon during the Vietnam War, and later on as a surgeon and head of the American College of Surgeons, he dedicated most of his life to ensuring that people received the very best in medicine.
So when the 74-year-old found out he was eligible for VA care at the San Francisco VAMC after his diagnosis of multiple myeloma, he jumped at the opportunity. He thinks other Veterans should do the same.
"I've been very satisfied with my care," he said during a VA News interview. "As a professional I could evaluated the care, and as a patient I was very satisfied... it worked for me, and I have no regrets."
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- Medal of Honor recipient Kyle White's new mission
- Runtime
- 5:42
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- Taking the first step is what's important, according to Medal of Honor recipient and University of North Carolina at Charlotte graduate Kyle White. In an interview with VA News, the former U.S. Army sergeant talks about transitioning to school and civilian life after his time in Afghanistan, and reaching out for help with posttraumatic stress.
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- VA News 576 Weeks of May 19 & May 26, 2014
- Runtime
- 14:43
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- VA News 576 Weeks of May 19 & May 26, 2014 - U.S. Army Sergeant Receives Medal of Honor; Doctor Chooses VA for "Best Care"; D-Day & Bedford. VA; Boy Scout Encampment at Normandy; Did You Know? - Memorial Day 2014
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- Kyle White: 'The heroes are those that gave their lives that day'
- Runtime
- 2:20
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- Medal of Honor recipient Kyle White wears a K.I.A bracelet with the names of six fellow servicemen who made the ultimate sacrifice while fighting the enemy in Aranas, Afghanistan, alongside him. Some of them he only knew in passing, some were good friends, but all of them were his brothers in arms.
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- Step-by-Step Filing of an Electronic FDC on eBenefits
- Runtime
- 14:06
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- This video walks you through the step-by-step process for filing an electronic Fully Developed Claim (FDC) for disability compensation on the VA/DoD eBenefits web portal.
Visit https://www.ebenefits.va.gov for more information.
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- The Swallow STRONG Clinic: A Swallow Program for Veterans
- Runtime
- 6:33
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- This video provides an overview of a unique multidisciplinary swallow strengthening program at the Madison VA. Viewers will learn about the therapy provided in this clinic and the disciplines involved as well as patient outcomes from our first year. The intended audience for this video is clinicians (SLP, RD, NP, MD)
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- Phishing: Protect Yourself From Identity Theft
- Runtime
- 2:29
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- Every piece of personally identifiable information, whether it's a Social Security number, date of birth, home address, etc., is more than just a number. It represents a person's identity, livelihood, and personal or financial well-being. VA's More Than a Number identity protection program provides information to educate Veterans and their beneficiaries on how to protect themselves from identity theft.
In this video, you will learn how to protect yourself from phishing schemes. For more information on how you can protect yourself against phishing and other online scams, visit VA's identity theft resources on the Web at http://www.va.gov/identitytheft
- Title
- VA News 575 Weeks of May 5 & May 12, 2014
- Runtime
- 15:01
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- VA News 575 Weeks of May 5 & May 12, 2014 - Top VA Volunteers for 2013 Announced; Measuring Satisfaction in VA IT Service; Salute to Veteran Patients' Concerts; May Calendar for Veterans & VA Employees; Did You Know?-Bay Pines VAMC Renamed
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- Voluntary Service PSA
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- Actor David James Elliott (JAG, 1995-2005) is the 2014 chairman of VA's National Salute to Veteran Patients. In this 30-second PSA, Elliott encourages more voluntarism at VA facilities nationwide.
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- VA News 574 Weeks of April 21 & 28, 2014
- Runtime
- 15:08
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- VA News Episode 574- Weeks of April 21 & 28, 2014-
· VA Scores High in Customer Satisfaction
· "A Promise Kept" -- Women's Clinic Opens at D.C. VAMC
· Four VA Scientists Receive Presidential Early Career Awards
· Another Successful Winter Sports Clinic Wraps in Colorado
· Some At-Risk Veterans in D.C. Could Be Future Chefs
· Did You Know? -- Salute to Veteran Patients & Voluntarism
- Title
- Roswell Goler
- Runtime
- 1:35
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- A VA News story on how a housing grant helped Veteran Roswell Goler find a new lease on life.
- Title
- VA News 573-Weeks of April 7 & 14, 2014
- Runtime
- 15:04
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- Weeks of April 7 & 14, 2014-VA Reduces Backlog by 44% in One Year; TeleHealth Eliminating Travel for Veterans' Health Care; Veterans Excel in Sochi 2014 Paralympics & Olympics; VA Celebrates 25 Years as Cabinet Agency; Preview of Still Serving-Actor/Korean Veteran James McEachin; Did You Know?-Popular Rocker Linked to Medal of Honor
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- VA News - Best of U.S. Awards
- Runtime
- 3:11
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- A VA News story on Veterans and Paralympians at the Best of U.S. Awards Show on April 2, 2014
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- Still Serving - James McEachin
- Runtime
- 11:42
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- Still Serving, April - May 2014: James McEachin
Longtime Hollywood actor James McEachin is thankful every day that he survived his injuries and the terror of war. In the 60 years following the Korean War, he has continuously expressed his gratitude in many acts of kindness for fellow Veterans of any era. VA Public Affairs Specialist Gina Jackson interviewed McEachin in conjunction with Black History Month in February at the Bob Hope Patriotic Hall in Los Angeles.
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- "The American Veteran" December Edition
- Runtime
- 27:10
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- "Wii Fit helps Veterans Balance" 2:50 Minutes
"VA's Summer Sports Clinic" 2:16 Minutes
"GI Bill for Art" 2:45 Minutes
"Fully Developed Claims Decided in 90 Days or Less" 2:28 Minutes
"Ancestry.com" 2:20 Minutes
"The Will to Win" 3:39 Minutes
"Making the Transition: The Farmer Veteran Coalition" 3:20 Minutes
"War Photography with Norm Hatch" 3:36 Minutes
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- Working With Tribal Governments to Serve Veterans in Indian Country
- Runtime
- 40:14
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- • The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Chief Business Office (CBO), and Indian Health Service (IHS) leadership will host a webcast focused on two important, related topics: How to establish Reimbursement Agreements between the VA and Tribal Health Programs and VHA's healthcare enrollment eligibility. The webcast will feature subject matter experts across Indian Country who will discuss increasing healthcare access opportunities for eligible Veterans across Indian Country.
- Title
- MOH Valor 24 | Medal of Honor: Ceremony
- Runtime
- 5:32
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- President Barack Obama presented 24 Army veterans with the Medal of Honor in one of the largest Medal of Honor ceremonies in history on Mar. 18. Each of these Soldiers' bravery was previously recognized by award of the Distinguished Service Cross, the nation's second highest award; that award will be upgraded to the Medal of Honor. Congressional review and the 2002 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) prompted a review of Jewish American and Hispanic American veteran war records from WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. During the review, records of several Soldiers of neither Jewish nor Hispanic descent were found to display criteria worthy of the Medal of Honor.
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- VA News 572-Weeks of March 24 & March 31, 2014
- Runtime
- 15:00
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- Weeks of March 24 & March 31, 2014-24 Receive Medal of Honor for Valor; HUD/VASH Vouchers Gives Veteran New Lease on Life; Six-String Heroes Strike Chords to Calm Stress; Software Decreases Houston VAMC ER Wait Times; Did You Know?-Bea Cohen May Be Oldest WWII Vet.
- Title
- Legacy Families
- Runtime
- 3:22
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- "Legacy families" are when multiple family members work or have worked for VA.This has happened throughout VA and its predecessor agencies' history. Here's a look at some of those families, including 6 from a family Texas.
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- VA's 2015 Budget Aims High
- Runtime
- 1:17
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- The administration's proposed 2015 budget for the Department of Veterans Affairs supports its goals to expand access to health care and other benefits, eliminate the disability claims backlog and end homelessness among Veterans.
- Title
- Serving Those Who Served Our Country
- Runtime
- 6:38
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- In the video, "Serving those who Served our Country," Veterans share stories of how technology implemented by VA has impacted their lives in a beneficial and meaningful way. The video highlights how work performed by Office of Information and Technology (OIT) staff improves services offered to our Veterans every day . It reinforces to OIT staff that continuously improving their skills will enable VA to maintain high-quality and innovative Veteran services now and in the future.
- Title
- Valor 24 | Medal of Honor
- Runtime
- 2:30
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- President Barack Obama will present 24 Army veterans with the Medal of Honor in one of the largest Medal of Honor ceremonies in history on Mar. 18. Each of these Soldiers' bravery was previously recognized by award of the Distinguished Service Cross, the nation's second highest award; that award will be upgraded to the Medal of Honor. Congressional review and the 2002 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) prompted a review of Jewish American and Hispanic American veteran war records from WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. During the review, records of several Soldiers of neither Jewish nor Hispanic descent were found to display criteria worthy of the Medal of Honor. The 2002 NDAA was amended to allow these Soldiers to be honored with the upgrade - in addition to the Jewish and Hispanic American Soldiers. The White House ceremony on Mar. 18 will recognize these 24 men for their gallantry, intrepidity and heroism above and beyond the call of duty.
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- VA Hangout: Know Your Healthcare Options noon-12:30 p.m. ET
- Runtime
- 19:01
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- The Department of Veterans Affairs is committed to providing Veterans with quality healthcare, and while 9 million enrollees in the Veterans Health Administration can currently count on VA for their medical needs, VA also believes Veterans and their families deserve to know all the healthcare choices available to them, and how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) applies to them.
In collaboration with HHS and our community partners, VA is hosting a Google+ Hangout to provide uninsured Veterans, their family members, caregivers and advocates with the information they need about healthcare options and the ACA.
Hangout Guests:
Lynne Harbin
Deputy Chief Business Officer, Member Services Chief Business Office
The Chief Business Office provides executive program support to the Under Secretary for Health (USH) on a wide range of health benefit administration programs, activities, development of administrative processes, policy, regulation...
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- VA News 571-Weeks of March 10, 2014 & March 17, 2014
- Runtime
- 13:37
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- Weeks of March 10, 2014 & March 17, 2014-Porposed VA 2015 Budget Aims High; Interview with Korean War Veteran & Actor James McEachin; VA Mail Order Pharmacy Director On Winning President's SAVE Award; Did You Know?-VA Legacy Families
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- FAC-COR Training Opportunities
- Runtime
- 1:46
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- This video provides information on the VA Acquisition Academy's Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer Representatives (FAC-COR) training. Contracting Officer's Representatives serve a critical role in federal acquisition and serve an important role in ensuring successful contract outcomes. The VA Acquisition Academy offers virtual, instructor-led FAC-COR training. No travel is required, and with half-day classes, it means less time away from the office. Open to employees from VA and other government agencies, the course utilizes the latest in gaming technology and employs a variety of interactive methods to engage participants; and is drawing rave reviews for students.
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- VA News 570 - Weeks of February 24, 2014 & March 3, 2014
- Runtime
- 13:57
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- Weeks of February 24, 2014 & March 3, 2014-Craig Newmark-VA's "Nerd in Residence"; 2014 Salute to Veterans-Valentines, Volunteers & Veterans; President's Day Remembrance-Lincoln's Cottage; March Calendar; Did You Know?-Women's Heart Health Month
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- Why We Work at VA: Alfreda Smith
- Runtime
- 0:35
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- VA's Alfreda Smith, program analyst in VA's Pension & Fiduciary Service, discusses why working for VA is so important to her.
http://benefits.va.gov/pension/index.asp
http://benefits.va.gov/fiduciary/index.asp
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- VA Adaptive Sports Hangout
- Runtime
- 29:20
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- Disabled Veterans of all ages and abilities report better health, new friendships and a better quality of life when participating in adaptive sports. This year, several Veterans, including participants of VA's Adaptive Sports program, will compete in the Winter Paralympics in Sochi, Russia.
This hangout gives you the chance to meet some of the Veteran athletes, and ask them how the VA Adaptive Sports program has helped them not only stay active but also put them on the path to the Paralympics.
Veteran Paralympian Athletes:
Heath Calhoun | Alpine skiing
A competitor at the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, Heath Calhoun, a father of three, was the U.S. flag bearer for the Opening Ceremony, which was the highlight of his Games. He has continued to improve in alpine skiing since 2010, winning a silver medal on the world cup circuit to start his 2013-14 season. On Nov. 7, 2003, then-Army Staff Sgt. Heath Calhoun was injured while serving w...
- Title
- Top 5 Benefits of the VA Home Loan Program
- Runtime
- 2:51
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- VA helps Servicemembers, Veterans and eligible surviving spouses become homeowners. As part of our mission to serve you, we provide a home loan guaranty benefit and other housing-related programs to help you buy, build, repair, retain, or adapt a home for your own personal occupancy. Learn more about the program, including the top five benefits: http://benefits.va.gov/homeloans/index.asp
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- What is a VA Fiduciary?
- Runtime
- 1:50
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- VA's Fiduciary program was established to protect Veterans and other beneficiaries who, due to injury, disease, or due to age, are unable to manage their financial affairs. Generally, family members or friends serve as fiduciaries for beneficiaries; however, when friends and family are not able to serve, VA looks for qualified individuals or organizations to serve as a fiduciary. For more information on the VA Fiduciary program and how to apply, visit: http://www.benefits.va.gov/fiduciary
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- VA's Calendar of Events: February 2014
- Runtime
- 1:23
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- This month at VA, we celebrate:
- Black History Month
- American Heart Month
- National Salute to Veteran Patients Week (Feb. 10 - 16)
- National Cardiac Rehabilitation Week (Feb. 10-16)
Learn more about VA programs and historical dates in this month's VA Calendar of Events.
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- VA's GI Bill Comparison Tool
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- VA's new Post-9/11 GI Bill Comparison Tool makes it easier for Veterans, service members, survivors, and dependents to calculate their education benefits.
- Title
- VA News 569
- Runtime
- 12:24
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- Weeks of February 10 & 17, 2014-VHA Showcase Aims to Attract New Partners; VA, HUD Conduct 2014 Homeless Veterans Count; DC VAMC Winter Haven Stand Down; February Calendar; Did You Know?-VA Deploys GI Bill Comparison Tool
Hosts: Onika Coke-Munoz & Clifton Coates
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- VA Home Loan Program: Why Should Realtors Work with VA?
- Runtime
- 2:44
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- Real estate professionals help Servicemembers, Veterans and their families find suitable housing. They can help find local lenders who provide VA loans and advise prospective homeowners about obtaining a VA Home Loan based on their professional experience. Learn more about the benefits of the VA home loan program: http://www.benefits.va.gov/HOMELOANS/realtors.asp
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- VA Home Loan Program: IRRL/Streamlined Loan Benefits
- Runtime
- 2:40
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- VA helps Servicemembers, Veterans and eligible surviving spouses become homeowners. As part of our mission to serve you, we provide a home loan guaranty benefit and other housing-related programs to help you buy, build, repair, retain, or adapt a home for your own personal occupancy. Learn more about the program, including how to streamline an existing loan to lower interest rates. http://benefits.va.gov/homeloans/index.asp
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- VA News digital: Services Showcase
- Runtime
- 2:18
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- Sharing information on services for Veterans was the primary focus of the VA Services Showcase held VHA National Conference Center in Arlington, Va. on Wednesday, Jan. 29. Representatives from VA program offices, support services and Veteran-related organizations participated in the event, which gave attendees a chance to interact and share resources with each other.
Learn more about the showcase here http://1.usa.gov/1emwlJc
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- HUD and VA reach out to DC homeless
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- On Wednesday night, Jan. 29, hundreds of volunteers walked the streets of Washington, D.C., in search of the city's homeless. The goal was to find and count as many of them as possible in order to get a snapshot -- a "point-in-time" count -- of the current homeless population.
The yearly outreach effort, conducted by HUD and VA, takes place in more than 3,000 communities across the nation. It's just one way VA reached out to homeless Veterans. Last year, in 2013, there were an estimated 57,849 homeless Veterans on that single night in January in the United States, an 8 percent decline since 2012 and a 24 percent decline since 2010.
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- Why We Work at VA: Rosye Cloud
- Runtime
- 1:10
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- VA's Rosye Cloud, Special Assistant in charge of Veterans Hiring, discusses why working for VA is so important to her. VA's Office of Economic Opportunity offers a variety of tools to help connect Veterans and employers. Learn more at: http://www.vetsuccess.va.gov
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- VA's Resources for Employers Looking to Hire Veterans
- Runtime
- 3:13
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- VA's Office of Economic Opportunity offers a variety of tools to help connect Veterans and employers. Learn more at: http://www.vetsuccess.va.gov
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- Chapter 36: Career Counseling Services for Veterans and Transitioning Servicemembers
- Runtime
- 1:04
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- VA's Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) program offers a variety of services, including career counseling for Veterans and Servicemembers transitioning to civilian employment and new education opportunities. Learn more at: https://www.vetsuccess.va.gov
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- Hiring Veterans: VetSuccess, Tax Incentives and DOL Job Centers
- Runtime
- 2:48
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- VA's Office of Economic Opportunity offers a variety of tools to help connect Veterans and employers. Learn more about the VetSuccess online career center, federal tax incentives for hiring Veterans, and the Department of Labor's local job centers at: https://www.vetsuccess.va.gov
- Title
- VA News Episode 568
- Runtime
- 14:48
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- VA News Episode 568 for the Weeks of January 27, & February 3, 2014
Stories include:
VA Success Stories
Veterans History Project
Georgia Women Veterans Conference
Did You Know?-John Garcia
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- VA Home Loans: VA Appraisal Process vs. Home Inspection
- Runtime
- 1:27
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- VA Home Loan Program: Why should I get a home inspection? VA helps Servicemembers, Veterans and eligible surviving spouses become homeowners. As part of our mission to serve you, we provide a home loan guaranty benefit and other housing-related programs to help you buy, build, repair, retain, or adapt a home for your own personal occupancy. Learn more about the program, including the difference between VA's required appraisal process and a home inspection: http://benefits.va.gov/homeloans/index.asp
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- Using your VA Home Loan Benefit: Working with a Realtor and Lender
- Runtime
- 2:46
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- Real estate professionals help Servicemembers, Veterans and their families find suitable housing. They can help find local lenders who provide VA loans and advise prospective homeowners about obtaining a VA Home Loan based on their professional experience. Learn more: http://www.benefits.va.gov/HOMELOANS/realtors.asp
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- Using your VA Home Loan Benefit: Where to Start
- Runtime
- 2:18
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- VA helps Servicemembers, Veterans and eligible surviving spouses become homeowners. As part of our mission to serve you, we provide a home loan guaranty benefit and other housing-related programs to help you buy, build, repair, retain, or adapt a home for your own personal occupancy. Learn more about the program, including where to begin. http://benefits.va.gov/homeloans/index.asp
- Title
- VA News Episode 567
- Runtime
- 13:42
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- VA News Episode 567 for the Weeks of January 13 & 20, 2014
Stories Include:
New Years Resolutions
Offer a Hand-Up to Homeless Veterans
Partners: My Health e Vet & I-T
January 2014 Calender
Preview of The American Veteran
Did You Know? VAntage Point - VA's Blog
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- VA Pension
- Runtime
- 4:33
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- VA helps Veterans and their families cope with financial challenges by providing supplemental income through the Veterans Pension benefit. Veterans Pension is a tax-free monetary benefit payable to low-income wartime Veterans. Learn more about VA Pension here: http://www.benefits.va.gov/pension/
- Title
- What is VA Dependency & Indemnity?
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) is a tax-free monetary benefit generally payable to a surviving spouse, child or parent of Servicemembers who died while on active duty, active duty for training or inactive duty training or survivors of Veterans who died from their service-connected disabilities. For more information on DIC, visit: www.benefits.va.gov/compensation
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- I CARE - Through Veterans' Eyes
- Runtime
- 7:40
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- This video highlights -- from the perspective of Veterans -- the ways that VHA employees exhibit the VA's I CARE Core Values every day. In their own words, the Veterans passionately articulate how the VA staff members that they regularly encounter as they receive VHA health care embody Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence
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- Women Veteran Champion of Change: Brig. Gen. Hickey
- Runtime
- 3:12
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- At this time in our Nation's history there are more women serving in our Armed Forces than ever before. This video series celebrates the many accomplishments of women Veterans as Champions of Change. Allison A Hickey, Department of Veterans Affairs Under Secretary for Benefits, introduces the video series.
