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In one of the largest-ever expansions of Veteran health care, all Veterans exposed to toxins and other hazards during military service – at home or abroad – will be eligible for VA health care beginning March 5

US Department of Veterans Affairs from Press Release At the direction of President Biden, VA is expanding health care eligibility to millions of Veterans – including all Veterans who served in the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, Iraq,… Read More

NAMI Multnomah Offering Military Sexual Trauma Support Group

NAMI Multnomah is pleased to offer a new support group, starting in March 2024, that is for survivors of Military Sexual Trauma (MST). This group is available for those who have served in the military, Active Duty, National… Read More

VA Center for Women Veterans Offering Women Veterans Fireside Chat Webinar Series in March 7, 14, 21

In Honor of Women’s History Month, the VA Center for Women Veterans cordially invites people to join the CWV’s Women Veterans Fireside Chat Webinar Series with subject matter experts from the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Veterans Benefits Administration… Read More

First ODVA Veterans Advisory Committee Quarterly Meeting of 2024 to Be Held Virtually on March 6 at 9:30am

The first 2024 meeting of the Veterans Advisory Committee to the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA) will be held virtually Wednesday, March 6. The meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. and will be followed by a town hall… Read More

Oregon Veteran Home Loan Max Loan Limit Increases to $766,550 in 2024

The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA) has increased the maximum home loan limit for the Oregon Veteran Home Loan for 2024, conforming to loan limits for mortgages set by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). ODVA will… Read More

Oregon Veterans Educational Bridge Grant Eligibility Expanded

ODVA Effective January 2024, the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs has expanded the Oregon Veterans Educational Bridge Grant (VEBG) Program, greatly broadening financial assistance eligibility for veterans completing their educational or vocational training. The VEBG was established by… Read More

Governor Kotek Appoints Dr. Nakeia Daniels as Director of the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs

Governor Tina Kotek announced her appointment of Dr. Nakeia Council Daniels to direct the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA) pending Senate confirmation. Dr. Daniels has been serving as the ODVA interim director since October of last year,… Read More

Veteran Bill Digest: February 9, 2024

The 2024 Oregon Legislative Session began on February 5, 2024. Weekly during Session, ODVA emails the Veteran Bill Digest to subscribers which contains information and links to new and existing bills impacting the veteran community. More information to… Read More

VA now allows veterans in suicidal crisis to go to any VA or non-VA healthcare facility for free emergency healthcare

Veterans in acute suicidal crisis can now go to any VA or non-VA healthcare facility for emergency health care at no cost — including inpatient or crisis residential care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for… Read More