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CAREGIVERS AND VETERANS OMNIBUS HEALTH SERVICES ACT OF 2010
On May 5, 2010, President Obama signed the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010 into law. The law includes provisions that help provide support for the caregivers of seriously injured Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans, helps improve services for our nation’s 1.8 million women Veterans, and helps expand the availability of health care for Veterans and services preventing Veterans from becoming homeless. These measures and others honor the sacrifices of our men and women who have served this country proudly, the commitment and dedication of those who care for our wounded service members every day, and our Nation's sacred responsibility to stand by our troops, our Veterans, and their families. To view the Act, visit: http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=111_cong_bills&docid=f:s1963enr.txt.pdf
HER STORY Campaign
The "Her Story" campaign recognizes the important contributions women Veterans have made in our lives and in the success of our Nation. To commemorate these lasting and profound contributions women Veterans have made over the course of our Nation’s history, VA will celebrate the accomplishments of VA women Veteran employees with “Her Story.” The goal of “Her Story” is to encourage VA offices and field facilities to actively acknowledge and honor the service of women Veterans.
Tuesday, August 24 2010
VA Announces Study of Vietnam-Era Women Veterans
On November 18, 2009, Secretary, Eric K. Shinseki, announced VA's launching of a comprehensive study of women Veterans who served in the military during the Vietnam War to explore the effects of their military service upon their mental and physical health. For more information on the study, please contact Dr. Tracey Serpi, by phone at (410) 642-2411, extension 6122, by email at tracey.serpi@va.gov, or visit: https://www.csp.research.va.gov/csp579.cfm.
Special Monthly Compensation
Did you know you may be eligible for a special monthly compensation? VA broadened its coverage of special monthly compensation for women Veterans who suffered loss of breast tissue related to their military service. The benefit covers those losing 25 percent or more tissue from a single breast or from both breasts in combination. It includes loss by mastectomy or partial mastectomy, or following radiation treatment. In addition to breast tissue loss, special monthly compensation rates also apply when a Veteran experiences loss of a reproductive organ or its use. Women Veterans with service-connected breast tissue loss who are not receiving the special monthly compensation should contact VA (1-800-827-1000) to find out if they are eligible.
Lioness
Lioness, a documentary that takes an intimate look at war through the eyes of U.S. military women, follows five female Army support soldiers who served together for a year in Iraq supporting Marine Corps units in direct ground combat. Check your local listings for showtime channel and time or visit the site for the film - Lioness. 
Links and Documents
- Advisory Committee
- Advisory Committee Reports
- National Summit
- Statistics
- About Us
- 25 Most Frequently Asked Questions and Responses
- National Summit on Women Veterans' Issues 2008
- Center for Women Veterans List of Helpful Links
- Women Veterans Health Care
- Vet Center Readjustment Counseling
- National Association of State Women Veterans Coordinators
- VA Report: White House Interagency Council on Women and Girls
