Veterans Affairs and Its Mission Overview
This presentation delves into the mission, core values, history, and benefits provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), emphasizing its commitment to serving veterans and their families. It covers the origins of VA, its core values of Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence, as well as the various administrations within VA dedicated to assisting veterans, such as the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), and National Cemetery Administration (NCA).
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Veterans Affairs and Its Mission Pension and Fiduciary Service | December 2023
Veterans Affairs and Its Mission Objectives State the mission and core values of the Department of Veterans Affairs Recall the history, laws and regulations pertaining to the development of VA and its administrations Identify the three VA administrations and their purpose in assisting Veterans Pension and Fiduciary Service 2
Veterans Affairs and Its Mission References www.va.gov Pension and Fiduciary Service 3
Veterans Affairs and Its Mission VA Mission To fulfill President Lincoln s promise To care for those who have served in our nation s military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors . Pension and Fiduciary Service 4
Veterans Affairs and Its Mission Core Values I CARE Integrity Commitment Advocacy Respect Excellence Pension and Fiduciary Service 5
Veterans Affairs and Its Mission Veterans Benefits (Pre-Civil War) 1636 Pilgrims passed a law ensuring disabled soldiers were supported by the colony 1776 the Continental Congress promised pension 1811 first domiciliary and medical facility 19th century expanded to include benefits for widows and dependents Pension and Fiduciary Service 6
Veterans Affairs and Its Mission History of Benefits (Post-Civil War) Post Civil War State Veterans homes established World War I New Veterans benefits 1921 Veterans Bureau was created 1924 Benefits were liberalized 1928 admission to National Homes extended to be more inclusive Pension and Fiduciary Service 7
Veterans Affairs and Its Mission Veterans Administrations Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Veterans Health Administration (VHA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) Pension and Fiduciary Service 8
Veterans Affairs and Its Mission History of VBA 1930 Executive Order 5398 signed 1930-1945 three component agencies created 1944 GI Bill was signed 1946 Public Law 293 1988 VA elevated to cabinet-level Pension and Fiduciary Service 9
Veterans Affairs and Its Mission History of VHA 1865 National soldiers and sailors asylum 1866 First national home opened 1918 Leasing and building 1929 National homes expanded Pension and Fiduciary Service 10
Veterans Affairs and Its Mission History of NCA 1862 President authorized to purchase cemetery grounds 1870 Cemeteries expanded 1873 All honorably discharged Veterans became eligible 1973 National cemeteries from Army to VA Pension and Fiduciary Service 11
Veterans Affairs and Its Mission VBA Mission Who is VBA Major programs Types of facilities Pension and Fiduciary Service 12
Veterans Affairs and Its Mission VHA Mission Integrated health care Services provided Facility types Pension and Fiduciary Service 13
Veterans Affairs and Its Mission NCA Mission Purpose Eligibility Inclusions in the burial Pension and Fiduciary Service 14
Questions? VA Mission VA Core Values History of VA Administrations VBA VHA NCA 15 Pension and Fiduciary Service
Veterans Affairs and Its Mission TMS Survey and Assessment An assessment and satisfaction survey have been assigned to you in TMS. You should be able to complete the survey and assessment within ten minutes. Be sure to complete the survey and assessment to receive credit for this training. Pension and Fiduciary Service 16
