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How the PACT Act is Helping Veterans Exposed to Toxic Substances

WEBThe PACT Act was signed into law by President Joe Biden in August 2022, instituting the largest expansion of healthcare benefits for veterans in a generation. An …

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Six Common Problems Veterans Face and How to Address Them

WEBFor starters, veterans have strong employment rates. As of March 2023, the seasonally-adjusted veteran unemployment rate was 2.4%, down from 2.5% the …

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Veteran Suicide Prevention: We need to close gaps in grant program

WEBThe Fox Grant contributes to the VA’s Whole Health model by providing $174 million, over three years, in resources to veteran-supported community …

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The State of Veteran Suicide (2024)

WEBEvery year, the VA conducts the largest national analysis of veteran suicide rates. According to their 2023 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report – …

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What Are the Barriers to Healthcare for Veterans

WEBThe Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is a branch of the VA led by the Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Health. The VHA oversees and carries out the …

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Post-Traumatic Stress Rates Among Veterans and How to Address …

WEBPTS Rates Among Veterans in 2023. According to the VA, 7% of veterans will experience PTS at some point in their lives. Veteran PTS rates are often categorized …

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MISSION Act: A Look at the Progress and What Needs to Be Done …

WEBHealthcare access has long been an issue for our nation’s veterans, and the MISSION Act — signed into law on June 6, 2018 — was a step toward reducing barriers …

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The Success of Veteran-Owned Businesses and Ways to Support …

WEBSCORE’s 2021 survey of over 3,000 entrepreneurs found that 9.1% of U.S. small businesses are veteran-owned, and they generate $1 trillion in annual receipts. …

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The State of Veterans’ Mental Health [2023]

WEBVeterans in need of emergency counseling can reach the Veterans Crisis line by dialing 988 or 1-800-273-8255 and selecting option 1. An estimated 41 percent of …

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Transitioning to Civilian Life: Difficulties for Veterans and Their

WEBAccording to the survey, close to 40% of veteran families report having less than $500 of emergency savings or having no emergency savings. Veterans and their …

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Dallas Morning News: Community clinics are a lifeline for veterans, …

WEBFive years after the passage of the MISSION Act, community programs now account for 33% of the VA’s health care demand.The 2018 MISSION Act was a huge …

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Veteran Policies and Issues the New Congress Should Prioritize

WEBAmerican Indian and Alaska Native Veterans Mental Health Act: This legislation would direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve suicide prevention …

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The Unique Challenges of Tribal Veterans

WEBTribal veterans have played a significant role in the U.S. Armed Forces throughout history, yet this community often faces unique challenges in accessing the …

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How Service Dogs Benefit and Impact Veterans’ Well-Being

WEBService animals can play a pivotal role in aiding veterans who face physical and mental challenges due to their military service. These animals, often dogs, are …

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Afghanistan War Veterans Need More Mental Health Support

WEBThe VA reports that 11-20 out of every 100 veterans who served in Operations Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Enduring Freedom (OEF) – in Iraq and Afghanistan …

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Poll Archive Mission Roll Call

WEBFBI Firearms List. Per the Brady Act of 1993, if the VA appoints a third party to manage a veteran's VA compensation, the agency must refer that veteran to an FBI firearms list. …

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Faulty veteran health record system needs urgent fix

WEBIn 2018, Congress funded a $10 billion contract with Cerner, which merged to become Oracle Cerner in June 2022. The electronic health record management …

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The War On Terror is over; the battle against veteran suicide still …

WEBA few years ago, we seemed to be making some progress. But COVID-19 resulted in more than 19 million health care appointments deferred at VA facilities …

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Congress should prevent Veterans Affairs from ‘fixing’ what isn’t …

WEBThis OP-ED originally appeared on the Washington Times. They need to uphold the requirements laid out in the MISSION ActOPINION:A Department of …

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