New VA Pilot Program To Target Veterans With Type 2 Diabetes
The new program is designed for obese or overweight individuals with pre-diabetic symptoms. It is expected to be implemented at VA medical centers across the country.
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Senator Chuck Hagel Leads Vietnam War Anniversary Committee
Senator Hagel’s committee will advise on the development of an education program to preserve the legacy of our Vietnam War veterans.
Congress Extends Deadline for Cost of Living Increase
Congress now has until early December to approve a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in disability and survivors benefits which affect about 3.9 million veterans.
Veterans Retraining Program (VRAP) Helps Nearly 100K Enhance Job Skills
Veterans Retraining Program Helps Vets Enhance High-Demand Job Skills The first phase of a new Veterans Retraining Program (VRAP) will help 45,000 veterans enhance their employability through the development of new or improved job...
Minnesota Department of Transportation Announces Outreach Initiative for Veteran Owned Businesses
MnDOT announces outreach initiative for veteran-owned businesses and Veteran Contracting Workshops ST. PAUL, Minn. –– The Minnesota Department of Transportation today announced a new initiative to significantly increase the number of veteran-owned firms who...
July 21, 2012 is the 82nd Anniversary of the Creation of the Veterans Administration
7/21/2012: 82nd Anniversary of the creation of the “Veterans Administration.” Click here to view the history of the Veterans Administration (pdf). Which is what most people still call the VA even though their official...
June 27th is National Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day
June 27th is PTSD Awareness Day (PTSI and TBI) The United States Senate has unanimously approved legislation authored by Senator Kent Conrad designating June 27, 2012 as National PTSD Awareness Day. Click here to...
