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811 Vermont Avenue, N. W. Washington, D. C. 20420 Telephone No. 1-800-827-1000 Email: maloney.dan@forum.va.gov Webmaster: vba.webmaster@vba.va.gov Veteran Affairs Secretary, Anthony Principi |
Introduction:
The Department of Veterans Affairs operates programs to benefit veterans and members of their families. Benefits include compensation payments for disabilities or death related to military service; pensions; education and rehabilitation; home loan guaranty; burial; and a medical care program incorporating nursing homes, clinics, and medical centers.
The Veterans Administration was established as an independent agency on July 21, 1930 by Executive Order 5398--later it became the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
This material was condensed and edited from the Department of Veterans Affairs Web site--with added content to further inform visitors to the Federal Gateway™ site.
Home page and Introductory
Information
Department of Veterans Affairs
About the VA introduces the top executives in VA.
Search covers the entire VA site.
Links information for Veterans on other Internet sites---medical, general directories, resources, etc.
Latest Federal Government Statistics
Welcome to WhoWhere directory for federal Email addresses and telephone numbers.
US Government Blue Pages Online Directory federal telephone directory.
Federal Consumer Information links to many federal personnel telephone books, publications, etc..
News, Public Affairs,
History, etc.
- Electronic Reading Room - Freedom of Information Reading Room
- :History of Support for Veteran
- Geographical Distribution of VA Expenditures
- Strategic Plan FY 1998 - 2003
Office of Congressional Affairs
Bill to Help Veterans Seek Benefits Wins Panel OK - GovExec new procedures to assist Veterans---"well-grounded" claim form concept dropped.
The National Center for Ethics of the Veterans Health Administration and Bioethics Resources on the Web health law topics.
Federal Jobs?...Do It Yourself On The Internet! an honest planning and action guide for getting the best federal job your qualifications will allow.
Customer Service
Facilities who and where to go for various kinds of help.
Disability Info.gov part of the President's New Freedom Initiative and provides access to disability-related information and programs.
Gateway Programs addresses special Veterans categories--Bosnia Veterans, homeless Veterans, etc
Veterans ON-line Application Website a benefit application that saves time for Veterans--go to www.vba.va.gov for instruction on records information needed to complete this application.
VetGuide extends veterans preferences to Gulf War Veterans, and others.
Summary of Services for Veterans
National Cemetery Administration a comprehensive customer service site.
American Battle Monuments Commission has responsibility for private monuments built overseas by Americans that honor the U. S. Armed Forces, and more.
Benefits for Veterans and Dependents detailed (90 pages!) document--Spanish optional.
National Personnel Records where one writes to get military records.
Jobs, employment & careers for military and Veterans - Transition Assistance
Jobs and Job Training - Department of Housing and Urban Development
VA Center for Minority Veterans
Programs of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs
About Vets Department of Labor on employment matters, training, etc.
Grandparent's Pride Our children do not know American History - a Grandparents' solution.
Organization
Organization internal services, directives/policies, VA Research, VA Administrators, Vets Centers, and getting help.
Information Technology
VA Chief Information Officers (CIOs)
VA’s WWW technical overviews of the VA Server--- policy, and more.
Medical Care
Health Privacy - Georgetown University covers current status and laws.
Business Matters
Procurement and Contracting Partnership opportunities.
VA Small Business annual forecast of what the VA will buy---the VA’s Customer Service Standards are included.
Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) the source for federal procurement opportunities that exceed $25,000.
Federal Procurement Data Center (FPDC) contains statistical data about U.S. Government Executive Branch procurement contract transactions awarded since October 1, 1978.
Federal Acquisition Jumpstation - NASA and Procurement Reference Library links to major federal procurement sites and policies.
Customer Service Standards Small Business, VA vendor requirements, etc.
VA Office of Acquisition & Material Management spends over $5 billion annually which makes the VA activities the largest health care delivery system in the country---also buy medical supplies for other federal agencies.
Other Items of Interest
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U. S. House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
U. S. Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
Blinded American Veterans FoundationU.S. Court of Veterans Appeals
Social Security Administration
Veterans Service Organizations - VA
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