As of the date this blog was written, Congress has not resolved the dispute about funding the Affordable Care Act. So, circumstances seem to support the conclusion that the Federal Government will cease some operations and reduce others. A shutdown would certainly impact VA operations; but, the question is the extent of that impact. September […]
Archives for September 2013
Troy Polamalu Cuts Hair for Veterans
Generally NFL players are only distinguishable on the football field by their uniform number. If the camera is close enough, then you might be able to see their name on the back of the jersey. Otherwise, helmets and face masks shield players’ heads and faces moreso than any of the other major sports. For going […]
VA Proposes Rule to Implement Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act
On Wednesday, the VA published in the Federal Register proposed rules to provide health care for veterans under the Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act. These proposals govern health care for veterans only. The VA will publish rules governing health care for families at a later date. Most of the provisions describe the eligibility requirements, […]
VA Goal: End Homelessness Among Veterans by 2015
Despite a very difficult economy, the number of homeless veterans continues to decline. Since 2009, there has been a 17% drop in the number of homeless veterans. And this trend may continue and possibly even accelerate. In recent years, VA has made it a priority to get veterans off the streets. The agency is presently […]
VA Budget Rises While Others are Slashed
While the federal government does everything it can to cut spending, that philosophy has not made its way to the Department of Veterans Affairs. According to federal budget figures, the VA will spend more today in inflation adjusted dollars than it did after World War II and the Vietnam War. The VA budget is expected […]
New Report Shows Drop In Homeless Veterans
The 2012 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report, a report released by VA in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, shows that the number of homeless veterans has decreased by more than 17 percent since 2009 and more than seven percent since 2011. Eric Shinseki, Secretary for the Department of Veterans Affairs, attributed […]