Open Burn Pit Respiratory Complications Increase COVID-19 Risk The Veterans Administration reports that respiratory issues stemming from open burn pit exposure may increase vulnerability to COVID-19. Exposure to burn pits has been associated with respiratory conditions such as asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD). Veterans exposed to open burn pits during […]

Update on COVID-19 Vaccines for Veterans – December 29, 2020 We received the following email from the VA: BEGIN EMAIL We’ve received Moderna COVID-19 vaccines at facilities across the country The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized a second COVID-19 vaccine, the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.  We’ve received Moderna vaccines at 113 VA facilities across […]

The 2021 Defense Authorization Act Include VA Benefits Expansion The 2021 Defense Authorization Act includes a number of valuable benefits for veterans. For example, beginning in 2023, the new law requires the VA to offer all disabled veterans under age 81 a whole-life policy by that date.  The program will be similar to Veterans Group […]

Veteran Locator Veterans Day is less than a week away. The VA has created a tool that lets family, friends, and others search the more than 3.7 million Veterans interred in VA’s National Cemeteries and post tributes, share photos, and view service information. Simply click the following link: VA.gov/Remember  We extend our heartfelt thanks to […]

Get a flu shot at a VA center or pharmacy Flu and COVID-19 can both lead to serious illness Getting a flu vaccine this fall is more important than ever to protect yourself, your family, friends, and coworkers. We are facing a tough 2020 flu season as we prepare to battle the coronavirus at the […]

$1 Million Grant Boosts Program To Help Veterans Keep Their Homes SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – A program that aims to keep veterans in their homes has been a lifeline in our community over the past decade. That Veterans Affairs program, run by the Road Home, just got a $1 million grant to help Utah […]

VA partners with OnStar to improve access to suicide prevention services The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced recently it is partnering with OnStar’s emergency services to improve access to suicide prevention resources for veterans. This partnership will offer veterans in crisis the opportunity to be transferred to around-the-clock, confidential support via the VA’s […]

Best Fitness Bicycles We here at DVEN are really into cycling because it’s so “great:” great for your immune system, great for getting an emotional high and giving stress the boot, great for staying fit, and a great way for meeting new friends. Pretty great, right! New to bicycling? Take a minute and read our […]

FREE Cybersecurity Training for Veterans Cybersecurity Resources and Job Opportunities The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has a program that can help veterans transition into their next mission: a rewarding career in cybersecurity. Click this link:  https://niccs.us-cert.gov/sites/default/files/publications/Veterans_Guide.pdf?trackDocs=Veterans_Guide.pdf  to download a DHS Cybersecurity Training and Education Guide for Veterans, which provides access to free training, information on […]

Open Burn Pit Health Issues All veterans who served in eligible locations should include their information in the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pits Registry. Participation in the registry is very important as it will allow VA to track burn pit exposure and draw inferences regarding associated adverse health effects. Exposure to burn pits may be associated with […]