What is the Compensated Work Therapy Program?
The Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) is a Veterans Health Administration (VHA) clinical vocational rehabilitation program offered at every VA medical center.
United Spinal Empowers Disabled Veterans to Discover Greater Independence
United Spinal Association and its VetsFirst program recently hosted a lunch and learn session on disability benefits and self-advocacy at the James J. Peters Bronx VAMC.
Honorably Discharged Veterans Can Shop Online at Military Exchanges
This new privilege extends to online only, not shopping in the brick-and-mortar locations. Through the website, veterans will be able to purchase any items except for uniforms, alcohol and tobacco products.
What Is A VA Fiduciary?
The VA Fiduciary Program was created to protect Veterans who, due to injury, disease, or due to age, are unable to manage their financial affairs.
Will The VA Help Pay For A Vehicle & Special Adaptive Equipment?
Under the right conditions the Department of Veterans Affairs can provide assistance in the purchase of a vehicle and adaptive equipment for the vehicle.
2018 Roll on Capitol Hill & Beyond
Disabled veterans showed up in force for our 2018 Roll on capitol Hill advocacy event, with the zeal and determination to do what is right for all veterans.
Has The Survivors’ and Dependents Educational Assistance Program Changed?
Effective August 1, 2018, the entitlement available under the Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) program will be reduced
Female Veterans Are Fastest Growing Segment of Homeless Veteran Population
The Veterans Administration says that female veterans comprise the fastest-growing segment of the homeless veteran population.
VetsFirst Applauds the Passage of S. 2372, VA MISSION Act
United Spinal's advocacy to expand community choice for veterans is paying off! The VA MISSION Act passed the Senate by a vote of 92-5 and provides more than $5 billion in funding for the VA Choice program.
Protect Veterans Healthcare
United Spinal Association and its VetsFirst program members are concerned about the potential privatization of veterans health care.