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NASCAR driver Landon Cassill in his No. 71 car

 

NASCAR Comes to VA

On September 9th, VA welcomed NASCAR driver Landon Cassill and his No. 71 Chevrolet Impala SS to VA headquarters to preview the VA Post 9/11 GI Bill–sponsored car. Cassill will race on 9/11 at the Air Guard 400. Watch the unveiling of the car.

Disabled Veterans unwind at the National Veterans TEE Tournament

 

Disabled Veterans TEE Off

Nearly 200 disabled Veterans gathered for the National Veterans TEE Tournament. See how they learned to overcome their disabilities while having fun with fellow Veterans.

Image of a mailbox that says “Stop Waiting”

 

Gateway to Your Benefit Information

eBenefits is an online service jointly offered by VA and DoD. With eBenefits, service members and Vets can directly access their personal benefit information safely and securely—as well as download a DD–214, check claims status, and more. Register today!

Two women speaking with a transposed image of the NEJM

 

VA Disclosure Policy Recognized in NEJM

VA’s policy on the disclosure of adverse medical events has been praised as a “valuable resource for all health care institutions” in the current issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
Read the article

White ribbon on blue field which says “Retroactive Stop Loss Pay”

 

Stop Loss Pay Deadline Approaching

Service members, Veterans, and beneficiaries of service members who were involuntarily extended under Stop Loss between Sept. 11, 2001 and Sept. 30, 2009 are eligible for Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay. However, claims are due by Oct. 21, 2010. Learn more

Photo of VA staff member at computer monitor; “National Suicide Prevention Week”

 

On the Phone, Online, On Duty: VA and Suicide Prevention

At VA’s National Suicide Prevention Lifeline offices, trained responders are on duty to help Veterans in crisis–by listening, reaching out, and caring. In the first of this week’s series, read how the staff works to get the job done.

In The News

VA Announces Contract for New Denver Medical Center

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has selected the construction contractor to build the Denver VA Medical Center (VAMC) replacement hospital. The new hospital will be on the same campus as the University of Colorado Hospital complex in Aurora, site of the former Fitzsimons Army Medical Center. More information

International Study Led by VA–Harvard Physician Yields Insight on Risks from Fatty Arteries

An international study of clinical data led by a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)–Harvard University cardiologist found that patients with deposits of fatty plaque in their arteries are at especially high risk for life–threatening cardiovascular events if they have diabetes, disease in multiple arteries or a history of heart attack or stroke. More information

VA Publishes Final Regulation to Aid Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange

Veterans exposed to herbicides while serving in Vietnam and other areas will have an easier path to access quality health care and qualify for disability compensation under a final regulation that will be published on August 31, 2010 in the Federal Register by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The new rule expands the list of health problems VA will presume to be related to Agent Orange and other herbicide exposures to add two new conditions and expand one existing category of conditions. More information

Hot Topics

Secretary Shinseki’s Message On 9/11

On the nine year anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki offered his thoughts on the somber occasion. “We will meet our time–honored responsibility to care for them with every tool we have, with all the compassion, skill, and devotion we can muster.” Read more from the Secretary.

Download Your MyHealtheVet Personal Health Record

On August 2, 2010, President Obama announced the “Blue Button” capability that allows Veterans to download their personal health information from their MyHealtheVet account. Having control of this information enables Vets to share the data with health care providers, caregivers, or people they trust. Download yours now.

New Regulations on PTSD Claims: Q & A

On July 13, 2010, VA published a final regulation that will make access to care and the claims process easier for Veterans seeking compensation for Post–Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Check out our Q & A sheet to learn how it could affect you or a loved one.

VA’s Plan for Open Government

Government should be transparent, allow for citizen participation, and encourage collaboration among organizations. And that’s what VA aims to accomplish through our new Open Government Plan. At our site, you can read the just-released plan and learn more about the process.
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