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Appeals: Informal conference offers clarity, feedback in higher-level decision reviews

Signing up for a HLR informal conference is easy.

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Study finds higher prevalence of mental health concerns for Vietnam Veterans

The report appeared online in “The Journal of Traumatic Stress” in March 2022.

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VA brings new electronic health record system to Columbus, Ohio, medical facilities

Marking the 3rd rollout to replace the more than 30-year-old software that tracks and stores patient information.

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CLEAR app lets Veterans carry their vaccine and health records anywhere

VA accepted onto its list of available third-party mobile apps the CLEAR Health Pass app – which stores and displays mobile vaccine cards.

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At today’s VA, especially in the Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs (OPIA), we focus on creative and innovative ways to connect with Vets, the media and other stakeholders.

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OPIA’s mission is to completely change the way we talk to Vets and the media. We want to make sure that we are getting the right message to the right Veteran at the right time.

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Office of Public Affairs     

Here you can find information about some of VA’s most important issues, including Fact Sheets, photos of recent events other resources for media and for the general public.

Intergovernmental Affairs

Our office acts as the conduit between VA and federal, state, local, American Indian, and Native Alaskan Government officials. Learn more »

National Veterans Outreach Office

The National Veterans Outreach Office (NVO) leads, coordinates and reports outreach program activities and communications throughout the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to increase Veterans’ awareness of and confidence in VA’s healthcare, benefits and services, and how to apply for them; complies with U.S.C. 38 Chapter 63.

National Biennial Outreach Report - 12/01/2020
Homeless Veterans Initiative
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VA has made ending Veteran homelessness a top priority, undertaking an unprecedented campaign to dramatically increase awareness of VA services available for homeless Veterans and Veterans at risk of becoming homeless. Learn more about VA’s programs and partnerships that are helping to prevent and end Veteran homelessness by visiting the Homeless website.

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2021 National Veterans Wheelchair Games

Browse our extensive collection of VA events from around the country.

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