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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced a significant change aimed at improving access to mental health services for Veterans. Effective immediately, Veterans will no …
VA Eliminates Copays for First Three Mental Health Visits Annually Through 2027 Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Veteran trust in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has hit an all-time high, according to a recent VA survey. Trust levels have soared to 80.4%, …
Veteran Trust in VA Reaches Record High, Driven by Improved Services and Outreach Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — In a historic event, United States Colored Troops veterans, who had been laid to rest in unmarked graves for over a century, were finally honored in …
Local Community Honors Black Civil War Veterans in Historic Ceremony Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) made a groundbreaking announcement recently, revealing significant reductions in wait times for new patient appointments in both primary care and mental …
Unprecedented Positive Changes in Veterans Health Care: Quicker Appointments and Elevated Quality of Care Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In an impressive milestone, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has conferred its 1 millionth disability compensation claim under the PACT Act to our nation’s Veterans and …
One Million Milestone: PACT Act Delivers Unprecedented Support to Veterans Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senators and Representatives from Pennsylvania have launched a concerted assault on the maladies beleaguering the Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Health System (VAPHS), indicative of the prevailing discontent with …
Confronting Crisis: U.S. Legislators Urge Reform in the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System in Pittsburgh Read More
ANNVILLE, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is urging veterans living with limb loss or limb difference to apply for a monthly pension. This encouragement …
Pennsylvania Calls on Veterans with Limb Loss to Apply for Monthly Pension Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In an annual tradition of recognizing valor and dedication, the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), …
Pennsylvania Seeks Nominations to Honor Women Veterans in Upcoming Ceremony Read More
ANNVILLE, PA — As the nation commemorates Women’s History Month this March, the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is encouraging Pennsylvanians to honor the state’s nearly 64,000 …
Pennsylvania Boosts Support for Women Veterans with Commemorative License Plates Read More
WAYNE, PA — In an emotionally charged ceremony at Valley Forge Military Academy and College, Vietnam War veteran Lawrence (Larry) Liss was presented with the Silver Star Medal, the third-highest …
Vietnam War Veteran Larry Liss Honored with Silver Star Medal for Heroic Rescue Mission Read More