Department of Veterans Affairs
National Cemetery Administration
Veterans Benefits Administration
Veterans Health Administration
Department of Veterans Affairs
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Agency description: |
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) oversees benefits and services for the nation’s veterans |
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Website: |
www.va.gov |
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Enabling Statute: |
“The Department of Veterans Affairs is an executive department of the United States. The purpose of the Department is to administer the laws providing benefits and other services to veterans and the dependents and the beneficiaries of veterans.” 38 U.S.C. § 301(a)-(b) |
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Key issues: |
Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); health care; life insurance; pensions; transition assistance; burials and memorials; the Reserve and National Guard. |
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Sub-agencies: |
National Cemetery Administration; Veterans Benefits Administration; Veterans Health Administration |
VA sub-agencies
National Cemetery Administration
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Agency description: |
The National Cemetery Administration oversees burials and memorials for veterans. |
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Website: |
www.cem.va.gov |
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Key issues: |
Military funerals; Presidential Memorial Certificates. |
Veterans Benefits Administration
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Agency description: |
The Veterans Benefits Administration manages benefits for veterans, including life insurance and pensions. |
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Website: |
www.vba.va.gov |
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Key issues: |
Vocational rehabilitation; affordable home loans; GI Bill. |
Veterans Health Administration
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Agency description: |
The Veterans Health Administration manages health care and services for veterans. |
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Website: |
www.va.gov/health |
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Key issues: |
Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); women’s health; bereavement counseling; Resources for Enhancing Alzheimer's Caregiver Health (REACH). |
