WASHINGTON – Acting Deputy Secretary Pamela Powers on Tuesday led VA’s first virtual Women Veterans Forum, which helped women Veterans from across the country learn about the care and services they can receive at VA, and how VA is changing to better serve the growing population of women Veterans. “You have a voice in VA, and … Continue reading VA Holds First Virtual Women Veterans Forum
New Mural on the American Legion
As the finance officer of the American Legion Post 134 I mainly spend my time with the finances of the Post, not very interesting or glamorous. One of the great things about the Legion though is that there is always room to volunteer and spearhead different projects. A few months ago I began wondering why … Continue reading New Mural on the American Legion
Women Veterans Day – June 12, 2020
American Legion F&J Ravin Post 134 Salutes Women Veterans
VA Claims Backlog Grows Due To COVID-19
VA backlog of claims grows to 119,000 as work stopped for coronavirus By Nikki Wentling/Stars and Stripes JUN 04, 2020 The backlog of Department of Veterans Affairs claims has grown by tens of thousands of cases since the department halted work because of the coronavirus pandemic, top VA officials said Wednesday. There were 119,000 backlogged … Continue reading VA Claims Backlog Grows Due To COVID-19
Veteran Trust in VA Reaches All-Time High
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced Veteran trust in VA reached 80% in April, reflecting a 19% increase since January 2017. Each quarter Veterans Signals (VSignals), VA’s customer experience feedback program, randomly surveys approximately 257,000 Veterans with recent interactions VA-wide with claims, appeals, health care, memorials and other services to rate … Continue reading Veteran Trust in VA Reaches All-Time High
VA National Cemeteries Resume Committal & Memorial Services
VA national cemeteries resume committal and memorial services halted by the COVID-19 pandemic WASHINGTON — U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) national cemeteries will resume committal services starting June 9 in all but two VA national cemeteries. VA national cemeteries will contact families who were unable to hold a committal service due to the COVID-19 pandemic … Continue reading VA National Cemeteries Resume Committal & Memorial Services