In September 2024, VA researchers will be reaching out to Gulf War-era veterans for the fourth time since the 1990-1991 Gulf War. This is a part of a long-term health study called the Gulf War Era Cohort Study. VA will send invitations to...
New mental health copayment exemptions
Your mental health is important to you and a priority for us. Section 193A of the Cleland-Dole Act enhances access to care and lowers out-of-pocket costs for outpatient mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) care. If you owe copays for...
Metallica encourages veterans to reach out for support
Whether you're a fan of their music or not, you've likely heard of the band Metallica. They pushed their way into the public consciousness in 1981 and gradually broadened globally with their characteristically fast tempo and thought-provoking...
Veterans: New website for ordering contact lenses
Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) is introducing an online service for ordering contact lenses, giving veterans and their VA caregivers a quick and convenient way to get prescription contacts. The new VCS PatriotVision website allows...
VA updates disability rating schedule for digestive system
VA announced March 19 an update to the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) specifically pertaining to digestive conditions. The changes add or modify rating criteria for 55 medical conditions in the rating schedule that incorporate...
VA now offers online ordering for CPAP supplies
Veterans who rely on CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machines to manage sleep-related breathing disorders, including sleep apnea, now have a new streamlined online ordering system for CPAP supplies. VA has added the CPAP supply...