Are You in Need of a Guide or Service Dog?
The Department of Veterans Affairs supports guide and service dogs for approved Veterans by referring them to accredited agencies. There should be no charge for the dog or the associated training, and VA covers the costs of veterinary care and equipment (e.g., harness...
Get VA Fraud Alerts
The Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (OIG) investigates a wide range of potential crimes – from financial transgressions to threats against VA personnel and property to actions associated with patient harm. Sign up to get VA OIG fraud alerts,...
LinkedIn for Veterans – Free Premium Subscription & Thousands of Learning Courses
If you’re a service member transitioning from the military to civilian employment or student life, you may want to log onto LinkedIn. The social network for professionals offers Veterans, transitioning military and VA caregivers a free one-year subscription to its’...
June is PTSD Awareness Month
With approximately 8 million people in the United States living with PTSD, you probably know someone who is suffering. But you may not know that there are effective treatments available. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, one in ten Veterans...
Big Healthcare Changes for Veterans Coming This Week – Get Informed Now!
The MISSION Act, which launches June 6, 2019, will give Veterans greater access and flexibility when choosing their healthcare providers. President Trump signed the legislation into law last year, which replaces the expiring CHOICE Act. The MISSION Act will allow...
Veterans Healing Farm In NC Looking For Volunteers
The Veterans Healing Farm in Hendersonville, North Carolina has been busy over the past few weeks! Scores of volunteers have been preparing multiple garden beds for produce and flowers that will eventually be given to Veterans at the Asheville VA Hospital this summer....
Women in the Military -VA focuses attention to female health
The women veteran population has spiked by 30% over the past 5 years and that’s caught the attention of the VA. The agency is now trying to connect with women and ensure their trust when it comes to health care needs. During Women’s Health Week (May 12-18, 2019), VA...
Avoid Common Prescription Refill Mistakes
If you’re one of the millions of Veterans who manage your VA prescription refills with My HealtheVet, or you help a loved one with the task, it is likely that you’ve gotten confused a time or two. It happens a lot – but it doesn’t have to! Learn how to better maneuver...














