Press Releases
Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Dr. David J. Shulkin while testifying in a House Veterans Affairs Committee hearing on March 7, 2017, announced his intention to expand provisions for urgent mental health care needs to former servicemembers with other-than-honorable (OTH) administrative discharges. This move marks the first time a VA Secretary has implemented an initiative specifically focused on expanding access to assist former OTH servicemembers who are in mental health distress and may be at risk for suicide or other adverse behaviors. More...
Department of Veterans Affairs Medication Copayment changes will take effect on February 27, 2017. More...
On Nov. 23, the 391st Fighter Squadron performed a missing man formation for the funeral of and as a tribute to retired Col. W.L. "Jack" Doerty at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery. (U.S. Air Force video by Tech. Sgt. Samuel Morse) More...
Effective October 1, 2016 for Federal Fiscal Year 2017 the burial rate for Veterans, Spouses and Eligible Dependents has increased to $749.00 effective immediately. More...
Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter proclaims October 22, 2016 to be Idaho Women Veterans Day. More...
You may have seen or heard that the Department of Education has terminated ACICS’s recognition as a nationally accredited agency because of scrutiny from the Department of Education (ED) for allegedly failing to provide consumer protection measures. More...
Improvements being made in increasing access to Community Care, but more work to be done More...
Veterans can now work directly with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to resolve debt collection issues resulting from inappropriate or delayed Choice Program billing. More...
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it will extend the healthcare enrollment application period for one year to approximately 545,000 living veterans that have pending incomplete enrollment applications. More...
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced actions against four leaders at the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) and close-out of an Administrative Investigation Board (AIB) review of the Denver Hospital Replacement project. More...
If you or someone you know are in crisis, please call the Veterans' Lifeline by dialing 9-8-8.