VA will propose adding rare cancers to the presumed service-connected list as related to military environmental exposure
The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to propose adding certain rare respiratory cancers to the list of presumed service-connected disabilities in relation to military environmental exposure to particulate matter.
VA outlines new goals towards ending Veteran homelessness
Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough established new goals in VA’s efforts to prevent and end homelessness among Veterans.
VA asks for public input on Veterans outdoor recreation experience
The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks input from Veterans outdoor recreation groups on how it can facilitate the health and wellness of Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors through improved access to public lands and other outdoor spaces.
VA encourages donating blood amid blood crisis
The Department of Veterans Affairs and its participating VA medical centers across the country are in the midst of “Roll Up Your Sleeve 2022” blood drives through March in response to the ongoing national need for blood during the continuing COVID-19 public health emergency.
VA encourages communities to connect with Veteran patients during National Salute to Veteran Patients week
The Department of Veterans Affairs emboldens communities to reach out to hospitalized Veterans at VA medical centers across the nation, Feb. 13-19, during National Salute to Veteran Patients week.
