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New contract awarded for VA Clinics in Dickinson, Williston N.D.

Monday, April 2, 2018

Categories: VA Health

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

USDA Announces $8.4 Million to Support Veterans and Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers

Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Categories: Financial

WASHINGTON, March 26, 2018 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Office of Partnerships & Public Engagement (OPPE) today announced up to $8.4 million in available funding for training and technical assistance for socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers. Funding is made through the USDA’s Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program (also known as the 2501 Program).

VA and U.S. Digital Service Launch New Web Tool to Help Veterans Track their Benefits Appeals

Friday, March 23, 2018

Categories: Compensation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 23, 2018

WASHINGTON — Today the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the U.S Digital Service announced their launch of an improved Appeals Status tool to increase transparency and enable Veterans to track the progress of their benefits claims appeals.

Court determines military burn pits caused lung disease in service members

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

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ND Brain Injury Network to hold annual "Mind Matters Conference" at Fargo Holiday Inn April 10-11, 2018

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Categories: Health

The North Dakota Brain Injury Network's annual "Mind Matters" conference to be held at the Fargo ND Holiday Inn on April 10-11, 2018. The Holiday Inn located at 3803 13th Ave South in Fargo will be the host of this important conference.

New Grafton VA clinic open for appointments on March 19

Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Categories: VA Health

FARGO, N.D. (March 9, 2018) – The new Grafton Veterans Affairs (VA) Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC), located at 1319 11th St. West, Grafton, N.D., is scheduled to be fully operational and open for appointments on March 19.

Veterans should report to the new location for care beginning March 19. There will be no other change or interruption in medical services to Veterans. All Veteran medical records will be transferred to the new location. Hours of operation will remain 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Fargo VA plans Veterans Town Hall March 15 2018

Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Categories: VA Benefits

Fargo VA Medical Center plans Veterans Town Hall, March 15

FARGO, N.D. (March 7, 2018) – The Fargo Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Care System (HCS) and Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) will hold a Veterans Town Hall and Claims Clinic on March 15 in the Fargo VA Medical Center’s (2101 Elm St. N., Fargo) third floor auditorium.

The Town Hall, free and open to both Veterans and the public, will be hosted by the Fargo VA HCS Director, Lavonne Liversage, and the Director of the VBA’s Dakotas Regional Office, Shawn Bohn.

Cass County Announces Veteran Service Representative Position

Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Categories: Employment

The Cass County Veteran Service Office announced the opening of a Veteran Service Representative position. Work involves assisting veterans of Cass county, their dependents ans survivors in obtaining federal and state benefits to which they are entitled. This professional level work includes researching and interpreting a complex set of laws, rules and regulations pertaining to benefits, Veteran programs, and claims. Provides guidance and case management in the application for benefits, development of claims, and appeals to federal and state agencies.

VA Launches Telehealth Program for Rural Vets with PTSD

Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Categories: Mental Health

WASHINGTON — With a focus on improving access to mental health care for Veterans living in rural areas, today the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it has launched a pilot telehealth program that will give rural Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) remote access to psychotherapy and related services.

ND VETERANS HOME FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT SCHEDULED

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Categories: Veterans Home

The ND Veterans Home Foundation has announced it's annual Golf Tournament will take place June 8, 2018 at the Maple River Golf Club in Mapleton ND. All proceeds will go to the ND Veterans Home Foundation for projects at the Lisbon Veterans Home. The tournament is scheduled for a Noon Shotgun start with registration starting at 11:00am. Fee to enter will be $75 per person or $300 for a team. Fees include 18 hole green fees, golf cart entrance for prizes and a steak dinner following the tournament.

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