National Veterans Golden Age Games Set for Hawaii
More than 700 “golden age” Veterans from the East Coast to the West and from the Pacific islands will travel to Hawaii to participate in the nation’s largest sporting event for senior military Veterans. More information
VA Testing Quicker Ways to Access Medical Records
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is working to significantly reduce the average time needed to obtain health–care records from private physicians with the help of a private contractor and the Internet to speed claims decisions. More information
VA Launching New Personalized Veterans Health Benefits Handbook
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is piloting new, personalized Veterans Health Benefits Handbooks. The handbooks are tailored to provide enrolled Veterans with the most relevant health benefits information based on their own specific eligibility. More information
VA Announces $1 Million Contract to Plan Expansion, Improvements at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki has announced a $1 million architect–engineer contract to prepare construction documents for gravesite development and cemetery improvements at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in Annville, Pa. More information.
VA Publishes its Fiscal Year 2010 Performance and Accountability Report
On November 15th, VA published its FY 2010 Performance and Accountability Report (PAR). The PAR is VA’s report card and describes 2010 performance results achieved compared to performance targets. It enables the President, Congress, Veterans Service Organizations, and the public to assess VA’s performance on behalf of America’s Veterans. For more information, you can view the report or call (202) 461-6630.
Marine Veterans Stationed at Camp Lejeune: Register for Drinking Water Notifications
If you were stationed or worked at Camp Lejeune before 1987, you may have been exposed to dangerous contaminants in the drinking water supply. To register for water testing notifications, read about previous studies and receive more information, visit the Camp Lejeune Historic Drinking Water website.
New to VA?
Welcome home. You’ve served your country. Now that you’ve completed your service you’ve got a lot of opportunities for your future. And a great place to start is the new MyVA page.
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.
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