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VA, NIH launch study of Gulf War Illness
The Department of Veterans Affairs and National Institutes of Health began a joint, five-year study that aims to explain the chronic symptoms of Gulf War Illness. The study may lead to more definitive diagnostic criteria for Gulf War Illness, development of new diagnostic testing, and potential treatments.
VA and AFGE reach tentative agreement to better serve Veterans and support VA employees
VA reached a tentative agreement with the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) – the union that represents more than 291,000 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees – on a master bargaining agreement.
VA waives copayments for eligible Native American/Alaska Native Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that eligible American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans are no longer required to make copayments for health care and urgent care received through VA.
VETERANS CORNER
The American Legion Post 53 at 124 N. Ramona Street in Hemet is heading toward 400 in membership. The new Canteen is rapidly gathering in popularity among veterans, active service members and their families.
VA reaches $1 Billion in grants awarded to states, territories, and Tribes for Veteran cemeteries
This month, VA’s National Cemetery Administration awarded its billionth dollar to states, U.S. territories, and Tribes for the establishment, expansion, improvement, and maintenance of state, territorial, and Tribal Veterans cemeteries.
