VA makes all toxic-exposure conditions presumptive immediately following signing of PACT Act
WASHINGTON — The Veterans Affairs Department has declared all 23 health conditions outlined in the recently enacted PACT Act...
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VA offers effective treatment for military sexual trauma
1 in 3 women in the U.S. military is a victim of military sexual trauma, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Many...
VA adds 9 respiratory cancers to list of illnesses caused by burn pits
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Monday that it created a fast-track to disability compensation for veterans, who developed...
Women leaving the military face extra challenges — but they don’t have to do it alone
Depression, isolation, loneliness, and loss of purpose are common struggles among those transitioning from military to civilian life....
How Can Employers Support Workers in the National Guard and Reserve?
As more U.S. troops are deployed to Europe amidst the conflict in Ukraine, employers should have a plan to support employees who are in...
Found in translation: Tips for removing military jargon from your resume
Whether you are a Veteran who has served for four years or 40, your time in the military will have taught you many things, not the least...
Going the Extra Mile: A Conversation With a Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program Specialist
Recently, the Department of Labor Veterans’ Employment and Training Service checked in with Peter “Pete” Pritchard, an 84-year-old...
Tips for Veterans navigating the job market
The pandemic has changed the employment landscape as companies adapt to constant change. Even with an evolving job market, there are...
Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs
WASHINGTON -- Payments provided to veterans under two specific programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) -- the Compensated...
Veterans in the Labor Force: 6 Stats
It is just simply not enough to say: "Thank you for your service." Our veterans were willing to put their lives on the line to protect...
