DVA News
VTSC Grievance Procedure
Published: 01/12/2018
While the VTSC operates in a preventative nature, it is acknowledged that there will occasionally be issues in which action on part of the VTSC staff is required. This procedural description serves as a guideline.
VTSC is fully committed to providing quality continuing education in an ethically sound manner. Our goal is to strictly adhere to American Psychological Association's… read more
Volunteers Needed - Point-In-Time Count on January 26th, 2018
Published: 01/05/2018
Pierce County is looking for volunteers for the 2018 Point-In-Time Count on Friday, January 26th, 2018!
How many people are currently homeless in Pierce County? How many of them are families, youth, or veterans? How many are disabled? The answers to these questions and more are answered by the Pierce County point-in-time counts. A point-in-time count is an unduplicated count on a single… read more
VA to Take Immediate Actions on Timely Payments to Community Providers
Published: 01/04/2018
VA to Take Immediate Actions on Timely Payments to Community Providers
WASHINGTON — Today the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced a series of immediate actions to improve the timeliness of payments to community providers.
The actions will address the issue of delayed payments head-on and produce sustainable fixes that solve ongoing payment issues that affect… read more
Spokane and Fairchild Air Force Base Direct2Apprenticeship Event
Published: 12/20/2017
Spokane and Fairchild Air Force Base Direct2Apprenticeship Event
Apprenticeship & Nontraditional Employment for Women (ANEW) in partnership with Camo2Commerce, Washington State of Veteran Affairs, and Spokane Community College conducted its first Direct2Apprenticeship event in Spokane. This event focuses on informing service members, currently transitioning and veterans, on the… read more
JBLM Veterans in Piping graduates Welding Class 13 and HVACR Class 12
Published: 12/17/2017
JBLM Veterans in Piping graduates Welding Class 13 and HVACR Class 12
The United Association Veterans in Piping Program (UAVIP) is proud to announce that on Nov. 16, a combined 18 transitioning military service members graduated from the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Welding and HVACR Programs. Welding Class 13 graduated one member of the Navy Reserve, one from the Airforce and seven from… read more
VA Decision Ready Claims Program Expands to Include More Types of Claims
Published: 12/15/2017
VA Decision Ready Claims Program Expands to Include More Types of Claims
WASHINGTON — As part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) ongoing efforts to modernize and improve Veterans’ experience with the disability claims process, VA unveiled its latest enhancements to the Decision Ready Claims (DRC) program, which will expand the pool of Veterans, surviving spouses and… read more
Washington State Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake will receive the cremated remains of 12 unclaimed veterans and family members on Dec 15, 2017
Published: 12/14/2017
Spokane County: The Washington State Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake will receive the cremated remains of 12 unclaimed veterans and family members on Dec 15, 2017 in a dignified transfer of remains.
The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs Cemetery staff partners with veterans groups, Patriot Guard and Combat Vet Riders throughout the state and across the panhandle of Idaho… read more
Research Animal Ethics Oversight Committee Looking for Volunteers
Published: 12/05/2017
The research animal ethics oversight committee at the VA Puget Sound is called the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, or IACUC. We are looking for a new non-scientist member for the committee,
Having an IACUC in place is required by several federal laws (including the Animal Welfare Act). These laws specify that the committee has to include a researcher, a veterinarian, a… read more
VA Announces Rollout and Application Process for New Veterans ID Card
Published: 12/01/2017
VA Announces Rollout and Application Process for New Veterans ID Card
On November 28th, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that the application process for the national Veterans Identification Card (VIC) is now available for Veterans — yet another action honoring their service.
This has been mandated through legislation since 2015 to honor Veterans, and today’… read more
Walla Walla Veterans Home: Open for Admissions and Ready to Serve Veterans!
Published: 11/16/2017
The Walla Walla Veterans Home opened in June 2017 and is now accepting veterans, widows of veterans, and spouses of current residents needing nursing home care.
This beautiful new facility provides nursing home level care in a small house environment complete with private bedrooms and bathrooms, and a kitchen and living room in each home.
Care may be provided at no cost to a… read more