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VA launches updated Burn Pit Registry, paving way for improved research into health of Veterans exposed to toxins and other hazards while serving
VA redesigns Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry to better understand, research, and ultimately improve treatment for the health challenges facing Veterans exposed to airborne hazards and burn pits during service.
Remarks
2024 Military Sexual Trauma National Training Symposium
his training is some of the most important, lifesaving training VA does. And getting it right is never easy. Expectations are necessarily and understandably very high, because the stakes for our Vets are so high.
Press Statements
VA Secretary press conference July 23, 2024
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to this month’s press conference. You may have noticed I’m not actually in the room.
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VA has now granted benefits to 1.1 million Veterans and their survivors in fiscal year 2024, surpassing all-time record
Three-quarters of the way through the fiscal year – VA has granted benefits to 1.1 million Veterans and their survivors, an all-time record.
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VA accepting grant applications for a new program helping Veterans, their spouses transition from military service
Eligible organizations providing employment-based resources and tools to help recently separated members of the Armed Forces and their spouses may now apply for grants from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
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VA begins transition to simpler online sign-in experience for Veterans’ account access
Veterans can now create their new Login.gov or ID.me accounts as VA transitions to a streamlined process for accessing VA online services.
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Margaret Kabat sworn in as VA’s next chief of staff
Margaret “Meg” Kabat was sworn in as the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ chief of staff. In this senior leadership role, Chief of Staff Kabat will serve as the top advisor to the VA Secretary and Deputy Secretary and provide strategic leadership to the organization.
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Two years since launch of Dial 988 then Press 1, Veterans Crisis Line is supporting more Veterans than ever
VA Veteran Crisis Line ‘Dial 988 then Press 1’ marks 2-year anniversary providing access to critical support for Veterans and their families in time of need.
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VA awards $26.8M in grants to support legal services for Veterans experiencing or at risk for homelessness
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is awarding $26.8 million in legal services grants with the goal of increasing access to legal services for eligible Veterans experiencing or at risk for homelessness.
Press Conferences
VA Secretary press conference June 25, 2024
Terrence, thanks so much. And it’s great to join everybody. Thank you for your patience and your flexibility with me, y’all. I was exposed to COVID late Sunday night. I don’t have COVID yet, but I’m still within the window.