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VA extends deadline Through Monday to apply for PACT Act benefits

August 10, 2023

VA extends deadline Through Monday for Veterans and survivors to apply for PACT Act benefits backdated to August 10, 2022 Extension will ensure that no Veteran or survivor will miss out on a single day of backdated PACT Act benefits Today, VA announced that Veterans and survivors who apply (or submit their intent to file) […]

Veterans Legal Clinic: New Staff

September 20, 2022

Women Veterans Alliance

The UCLA Veterans Legal Clinic welcomes our new Staff Attorney, Dr. Katherine Robinson! UCLA increases staff at VLC to meet demand The UCLA School of Law Veterans Legal Clinic is adding a new staff attorney, Katherine Robinson, to its growing number of Veteran-focused staff. The VLC provides legal assistance to former service members and […]

Coming Soon: New App to Easily Chat with VA

January 10, 2022

Women Veterans Alliance

Coming Soon: New App We’re excited to announce that VA is testing a new way for you to quickly get answers to your health questions. Starting January 12, VA Health Chat will be available to Veterans who receive their health care at your VA facility. Here is what you need to know: VA Health Chat […]

Military Funeral Honors – CA

December 8, 2021

Women Veterans Alliance

Funeral planners or family members of eligible deceased veterans may request funeral honors by contacting a representative at the number listed in the Military Funeral Honors Directory for their area. They can also reach out to the program manager overseeing the Military Funeral Honors program for their service branch. Army 800-248-0759 Alpine, Fresno, Imperial, Inyo, Kern, […]

Update: Blue Water Navy – Nehmer

May 17, 2021

Women Veterans Alliance

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it will readjudicate claims for Veterans who served in the offshore waters of the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam War. This review is part of the Veterans Benefits Administration’s implementation of the November 5, 2020, U.S. District Court of the Northern District of California decision to readjudicate […]

Voice of the Veteran Group

February 3, 2021

Women Veterans Alliance

Attention Veterans! Do you have ideas on improving the care experience at the VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS)? We want to hear from you! Join our monthly calls to give input on care you receive and the environment of care. Our local Voice of the Veteran members partner with VA NorCal Employees to […]

Filing VA Travel Claims

February 3, 2021

Women Veterans Alliance

Visit: https://www.va.gov/health-care/get-reimbursed-for-travel-pay/

Navigating the Blue Water Navy Claims Process

July 16, 2020

Women Veterans Alliance

Apply using the guidance at https://www.va.gov/disability/how-to-file-claim/ Contact VA-accredited Veterans Service Organization Representative or claims agent by searching here: https://www.va.gov/ogc/apps/accreditation/index.asp Go to a VA regional office and have a VA employee assist you. You can find your regional office on our Facility Locator page at https://www.benefits.va.gov/benefits/offices.asp

VA NorCal Health Access made Simple

June 24, 2020

Women Veterans Alliance

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Good afternoon, Northern California Veterans. Below are several steps we’ve taken to ensure your access to VA health care is as smooth as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic. VEText Beginning this Friday, June 26, VA NorCal will implement a new check-in procedure using VEText. This new feature allows Veterans with scheduled appointments to notify their […]