Jobs Program for Wounded Warriors May Become New Federal Model
Based on research statistics, the Wounded Warrior Career Program shows a successful placement rate at about twice the rate of veterans who are not in the program.
Category: Veterans Administration Offices
Veterans Administration Looking For Help In Creating a New System for Scheduling Appointments
The contest marks a major change in direction by the VA, away from software that is so customized that only VA can use it, toward open standards and commercial systems that build on proven practices.
VA Launches New Health Care Website Devoted to Women Who Served
The site features statistics, tips on wellness and healthy living, recent news, and links to publications and products.
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Drops Annual Eligibility Report Requirement
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced it is making the process easier for Veterans by eliminating the need for them to complete an annual Eligibility Verification Report (EVR).
All Military Bases Now Offer Mandatory Transition (TAP) Classes for Veterans Returning Stateside
On December 6, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced that the long-awaited overhaul of the military’s Transition Assistance Program is now operational at all 206 military installations worldwide. The Transition Assistance Program (TAP) provides a...
Veterans Administration Trademarks "GI Bill"
For about two years, VA’s online communications team has been closely tracking the advertising and recruitment efforts of for-profit schools looking to bring in GI Bill tuition dollars. In some cases, these schools have ensnared Veterans looking for info by using official-looking websites, which funneled potential recruits to those schools without any balanced, objective information.
Judge Allows Department of Veterans Affairs to Ignore Veteran Preference When Awarding Contracts
On November 27th, U.S. Federal Claims Judge Nancy Firestone ruled against a bid protest filed by a Maryland veteran owned business. Firestone said the VA didn’t violate a 2006 law by awarding an emergency notification service contract without first considering bids from veterans. The award was one of at least 18 that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) said were unlawful.
