Social Security’s New Electronic Initiatives to Provide Faster, More Efficient Service
The Social Security Administration is improving business operations. Veterans and their families can now submit forms electronically, leading to faster, more efficient service. For years, Social Security has offered convenient online services at www.SSA.gov. Many...
Veterans, Gaming and How the VA Wants to Help
VA Secretary Denis McDonough spoke to Veteran gamers at the Warrior GMR Mental Health and Gaming Summit July 12 in Washington, D.C. The summit was held in-person at Howard University’s Blackburn Center and streamed on Twitch and Discord. The summit represented a...
Preserving Sight to Fight by Ensuring Effective Military Eye Protection
Despite the continued development of munitions that create new types of blast fragments that can injure eyes, evidenceindicates decreasing rates of eye injuries in the military. This is largely due to the Department of Defense’s efforts to ensure that service members...
PTSD Screening and Treatment Can Improve Your Life
Having PTSD can lead to a sense of isolation and hopelessness. But there is hope for Veterans – PTSD is treatable, and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can help. PTSD is a mental health condition that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a...