WV Veterans Blog
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The West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance is a cabinet-level agency dedicated to providing services and benefits assistance to veterans. The department's work brings in $2 Billion of federal benefits per year to West Virginia veterans. The department operates 16 fields and claims offices throughout the state, with staff members conducting more than 250 benefits consultations..
WV Veterans Blog
2w ago
Are you a passionate nurse looking to make a significant impact in the lives of those who have bravely served our country? The West Virginia Veterans Nursing Facility offers a remarkable opportunity. We invite you to join our team today! Located in the historic city of Clarksburg, this state-of-the-art, 120,000-square-foot facility is a beacon of ..read more
WV Veterans Blog
4M ago
Salute to Service is a new series where the West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance shares the untold stories of veterans from the Mountain State. It is never too late to honor the sacrifice that Veterans have made for America, our way of life and our allies. This story has been adapted from a first-hand ..read more
WV Veterans Blog
5M ago
December 7 marks the 82nd anniversary of the 1941 surprise attack on the United States Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, a date that President Franklin D. Roosevelt exclaimed would forever “live in infamy ..read more
WV Veterans Blog
7M ago
West Virginia veterans can take advantage of the Veteran Readiness and Employment Services for Veterans with Disabilities (VR&E) program. This program was designed to help service members and veterans transitioning to civilian life prepare for, get and keep a job ..read more
WV Veterans Blog
10M ago
Two-hundred forty-seven years since the Founding Fathers of America signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, we celebrate the significance of this important decision of a people to stand up for the rights that they believe should not be infringed; and to build a nation based on the principles of Enlightenment. ..read more
WV Veterans Blog
11M ago
Whether you’re a new veteran or did not previously qualify for help from the WV Department of Veterans Assistance (WVDVA) encourages West Virginia veterans to file a claim. ..read more
WV Veterans Blog
1y ago
Last year, West Virginia and the nation paid tribute to the life of service of Hershel “Woody” Williams, America’s last World War II Medal of Honor Recipient. Williams, a decorated Marine who served bravely in the Battle of Iwo Jima with the 21st Marines, 3rd Marine Division, was 98. He passed away June 29, 2022 ..read more
WV Veterans Blog
1y ago
Through the Property Tax Adjustment Act of 2023, West Virginia Veterans may now be eligible for a new tax credit ..read more
WV Veterans Blog
1y ago
Our Veterans have sacrificed for our country, our safety, and our freedoms. So it is vital that when they return home, resources are available to support the transition to civilian life, and through the years. One problem facing a segment of our veteran population is homelessness. According to data at the federal Department of Housing ..read more
WV Veterans Blog
1y ago
Even one person lost to suicide is one too many. And it’s a sobering fact that Veterans and Service Members in West Virginia are at significantly higher risk of dying by suicide than non-veterans. Every year we lose several dozen veterans, despite the many organizations, agencies, and people at work to prevent the crisis of ..read more