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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In an impressive milestone, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has conferred its 1 millionth disability compensation claim under the PACT Act to our nation’s Veterans and …
One Million Milestone: PACT Act Delivers Unprecedented Support to Veterans Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senators and Representatives from Pennsylvania have launched a concerted assault on the maladies beleaguering the Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Health System (VAPHS), indicative of the prevailing discontent with …
Confronting Crisis: U.S. Legislators Urge Reform in the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System in Pittsburgh Read More
ANNVILLE, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is urging veterans living with limb loss or limb difference to apply for a monthly pension. This encouragement …
Pennsylvania Calls on Veterans with Limb Loss to Apply for Monthly Pension Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In an annual tradition of recognizing valor and dedication, the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), …
Pennsylvania Seeks Nominations to Honor Women Veterans in Upcoming Ceremony Read More
ANNVILLE, PA — As the nation commemorates Women’s History Month this March, the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is encouraging Pennsylvanians to honor the state’s nearly 64,000 …
Pennsylvania Boosts Support for Women Veterans with Commemorative License Plates Read More
WAYNE, PA — In an emotionally charged ceremony at Valley Forge Military Academy and College, Vietnam War veteran Lawrence (Larry) Liss was presented with the Silver Star Medal, the third-highest …
Vietnam War Veteran Larry Liss Honored with Silver Star Medal for Heroic Rescue Mission Read More
ANNVILLE, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) has announced that its Mobile Veterans Outreach Vans will now be available across the state. These vans are …
Pennsylvania’s Mobile Veterans Outreach Vans: Bringing Essential Services to Veterans Statewide Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — When retired U.S. Army Veteran Keith Dotts stood in the lobby of the Coatesville VA Medical Center (VAMC), his frustration was palpable. After taking time off work …
Veteran’s Frustration Turns to Satisfaction: A Tale of Care at Coatesville VA Medical Center Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — This week, state lawmakers from both sides of the aisle united to address a lingering wound of the Vietnam War: Agent Orange. A blend of herbicides used …
Addressing a Dark Legacy: PA Legislators Battle Agent Orange’s Impact on Vietnam Veterans Read More
SCHUYLKILL TWP, PA —The Pennsylvania Recovery Center, a Phoenixville-based addiction treatment facility, has pledged to remove potential barriers preventing veterans and first responders from receiving treatment for substance abuse. This …
Pennsylvania Recovery Center Pledges Unwavering Support for Veterans and First Responders Battling Addiction Read More