VFW Department of Ca Surgeon

09/27/2024

09/04/2024

The Department of Veterans Affairs posted a final rule amending its regulations regarding character of discharge determinations, expanding access to VA care and benefits for some former service members discharged under other than honorable conditions or by special court-martial.

09/03/2024

Veterans calling the Veterans Crisis Line (VCL) are experiencing issues with the “988 then press 1” audio prompt. VA is working with VCL to reroute calls and ensure dropped calls receive a callback.

If you or someone you know has experienced these difficulties, please use the VCL Chat option or connect through text messaging by using number 838255 as alternate ways to receive support. These options are not impacted by the current phone line issues.

Additionally, veterans can call 1-800-MYVA411 and then press 7 for further crisis assistance. The VFW will continue to monitor the situation.

07/09/2024

07/09/2024

07/06/2024

06/27/2024

Today is National and . Learn the facts, connect with others and share the resources: https://www.ptsd.va.gov/index.asp

05/20/2024

Resources for Veterans

05/09/2024

VA’s Million Veteran Program (MVP) just made history—and thanks to more than 1,000,000 Veterans who’ve joined so far, MVP is helping to build the future of h...

04/21/2024

Jesse Brown is hosting a Women’s VA Enrollment and Claims Clinic/Resource Fair on Wednesday, 04/24/24 2-6pm in the Brig. Gen. Dr. Hazel Johnson-Brown Conference Room. Representatives from VHA, VBA and, NCA will be on site for assistance, along with many internal JB services and community partners. Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Denis McDonough will be attending this event and meeting with some women veterans for a roundtable discussion. Please feel free to share this event with your Women Veterans, Active Duty, National Guard, and Reservists who like to enroll or have questions regarding claims and benefits.

04/05/2024

Learn how to change your direct deposit information for your VA benefit payments.