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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

Campus Veteran Resource Center Grant Awarded to Southwestern Oregon Community College

Southwestern Oregon Community College was among the 14 institutions that applied and received grant funds from the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA). The grants, totaling $1,000,000, are meant to expand Campus Veteran Resource Centers and bolster other… Read More

Final Oregon Legislative Veteran Bill Digest

This is the final Veteran Bill Digest for the 2023 Regular Legislative Session. As an end-of-session report, please note that at the top of the first page under the title, a legend is provided regarding the end of… Read More

ODVA Announced Interest Rate Increase for OrVet Home Loan Program

New rates are in effect for the Oregon Veteran Home Loan Program. As of August 23, 2023, the ODVA Home Loan Program increased all program interest rates for new loan submissions by 0.250%. The unrestricted rates remain unchanged…. Read More

Roseburg VA Health Care System Offers New Transportation Program

ODVA Press Release Roseburg, OR – Veterans can now participate in VA Uber Health Connect — an initiative that provides supplemental transportation to eligible Veterans needing access to and from medical care appointments. Based on survey feedback from… Read More

The PACT Act and VA Benefits – File Intent Now for 12 Months Backdated

Claims received by August 10 will be eligible for 12 months of backdated compensation Thanks to the PACT Act, <https://tinyurl.com/jcbmx6bf> millions of Veterans who were exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances are now eligible… Read More

Resources About Alzheimer’s and Dementia

The growing number of aging veterans, many of whom have multiple chronic conditions, make it necessary for the VA to increase the available information on geriatrics. Care for Veterans with Alzheimer’s or dementia is provided throughout a full… Read More

Check out these resources for Veteran-Owned Businesses

Have you started a business? Thinking about starting one? There are national and state resources to help you begin, maintain, and grow your business. The following is a list to get you started.