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H.R. 5247, the Expedited Hiring for VA Trained Psychiatrists Act of 2023

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), noted in 2023, that PTSD is more common among veterans than civilians. At some point in their life, 7 out of every 100 Veterans (or 7%) … Continue reading

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S. 280 and H.R. 7434, the BEST for Vets Act

The Better Examiner Standards and Transparency for Veterans Act, or the BEST for Vets Act, would ensure that only licensed health care professionals furnish disability examinations under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Disability Examination Office. The BEST for … Continue reading

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Help protect this benefit

When a veteran’s disability is rated less than a total 100% evaluation, but he or she is unable to obtain or maintain substantial gainful employment, VA regulations allow the veteran to apply for Total Disability Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU). … Continue reading

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OKC VA Hosting Community Care Tele-Town Hall

WHAT: Community Care Tele-Town Hall  WHEN: January 11, 2024, at 11:30am-12:30pm WHERE: Via Telephone conference call at 1-833-305-1730 WHO: Veterans with Community Care questions and concerns can call into this Virtual Tele-Town Hall and get questions answered.      BACKGROUND: … Continue reading

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NORTH OKC PATIENTS CAN NOW GO TO NORTH MAY CLINIC FOR LABORATORY.

NORTH OKC PATIENTS CAN NOW GO TO NORTH MAY CLINIC FOR LABORATORY. See below graphic for information location for primary care clinics.

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Delayed opening for North OKC VA Clinic

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 5, 2023 Delayed opening for North OKC VA Clinic OKLAHOMA CITY —The Oklahoma City Veterans Affairs Heath Care System is currently notifying local Veterans that the North OKC VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic will be closed … Continue reading

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What is DOULA ?

Please join DAV in our support of H.R. 6331/S. 2465, the Delivering Optimally Urgent Labor Access (DOULA) for Veterans Affairs Act of 2023. This bill would establish a pilot program within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide pregnant and … Continue reading

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COLA Update

On June 14, 2023, the president signed into law S. 777, the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2023, which authorizes a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for veterans receiving Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability compensation, clothing allowance, and survivors receiving dependency … Continue reading

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OKC VA providing Shawnee Veterans with mobile medical assistance 

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK. —A Mobile Medical Unit has been brought in to assist the Shawnee and surrounding community Veterans that have been affected by the April 19-20 tornado and severe weather storms. The Mobile Medical Unit is located in the … Continue reading

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Masking Update

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 29, 2023     No. 23-14 Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System Updates Masking Policy Effective immediately, the Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System is updating its masking requirements for Veterans, visitors, volunteers, and staff at all sites … Continue reading

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