DVA News

Madigan transitions to new DoD electronic health record

By Suzanne Ovel

On Oct. 21, Madigan Army Medical Center will become the first large military hospital to transition to the Department of Defense’s unified electronic health record, MHS GENESIS. 

The $4.3 billion system will, for the first time ever, enable all military branches to use one electronic health record.  By… read more

The next Governor’s VAAC Town Hall will be held at the Armed Forces Reserve Center (15005 NE 65th, Suite 106, Vancouver, WA 98682 on September 21, 2017.

We want to hear from you about Veterans Issues Important to you and your family!

The VAAC serves in an advisory capacity to the Governor and the Director of the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs. Members divide into… read more

You can now get a Veteran designation on your WA driver licenses or ID card. If you're only changing your Veterans status, you will get a replacement license with the Veteran status added for free. (If you're renewing your license or adding an endorsement you will need to pay the normal fees for that.)

Bring your DD Form 214 that shows "honorable" or "general under honorable conditions… read more

Spokane County: The Washington State Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake will receive the cremated remains of 28 unclaimed veterans on August 30, 2017.

The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs Cemetery staff partners with the Washington State Missing in America Project coordinators, Patriot Guard and Combat Vet Riders throughout the state and across the panhandle of Idaho to… read more

The Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017, H.R. 3218, passed by the House and Senate was signed by the President on August 16, 2017.

Also known as the Forever G.I. Bill, the legislation improves provisions in the existing G.I. Bill and provides more flexibility for using educational benefits. The measure contains a number of provisions that specifically impact… read more

National POW/MIA Recognition Day will be observed on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017. This annual event
honors our missing service members and their families, and highlights the government’s commitment
to account for them.

Across the country, local POW/MIA ceremonies will take place, culminating with countless events and
the national ceremony in Washington, DC, on Recognition… read more

Our Washington Veterans Home in Port Orchard hosted the VA Secretary's Committee on Gerontology and Geriatrics.

The committee provides advice to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Under Secretary for Health on all matters pertaining to geriatrics and gerontology by assessing the capability of VA health care facilities to meet the medical, psychological and social needs of older… read more

Are you looking to gain more knowledge on how to better serve those who served?

Are you asked, or do you have, questions on veteran homelessness, benefits and other topics that you aren't completely comfortable answering?"

Would you like to establish a greater collaboration within the Veteran Service Community on both sides of Washington state?

Register now for the… read more

The ribbon has been cut and doors are open at the Building 9 Women Veterans Wing at the Building 9 for Veterans Transitional Housing Program in Port Orchard.

"Although we have always served women veterans at Building 9, we saw a need for them to have additional privacy and more security in the building," said Building 9 Project Specialist Melissa Duffy. "So our team worked together to… read more

The Washington Woman Veteran of the Year Award recognizes a woman veteran who has compiled a record of exemplary service as a veteran and an outstanding member of the community.

This award is open to all women veterans in Washington State. Nominations may be submitted by any individual, organization or institution.

NOMINATE:… read more