New rule for diseases associated with water

contamination at Lejeune

VA has published regulations to establish presumptions for the service connection of eight diseases associated with exposure to contaminants in the water supply at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

Why you should feel confident about Veterans using the Post-9/11 GI Bill

Earlier this month, Student Veterans of America (SVA) wrapped up their 9th annual national conference in Anaheim, California. Our student Veterans are some of the most talented people in the country and 2017 is going to be a great year for them

Announcing locations for 2017 women Veterans art exhibit

Art displays created by 10 women Veterans will be featured at VA medical facilities across the country in March during Women’s History Month.

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VETERAN OF THE WEEK

This week we honor Medal of Honor recipient LCpl Jose Jimenez.

Jose was born in Mexico City, Mexico. His family came to the United Sates and settled in Arizona when he was a young child. He wanted to serve his adopted country which he felt had given him so much. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1968 and was sent to Vietnam.

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