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VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers expands to Veterans of all eras

VA’s Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers is expanding to include eligible Veterans and family caregivers of all...

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...

Occupational therapists collaborate with injured Veteran

They wanted to find creative ways to use his residual limbs, customize adaptive equipment, and incorporate assistive technology such as...

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...