The Future of Veteran Caregiving: How Social Workers & Case Managers Can Expand Roles in VA’s Caregiver Support Program
Introduction: The Urgent and Growing Need for Caregiver Integration The Veteran population in America is aging, and the biggest population now in their seventies and eighties is the Baby Boomers of Vietnam. A large number of them experience chronic health conditions, mobility impairment, or service-connected disabilities that impact their life. Caregivers are not optional for […]
Why Your Practice Should Join the VA Community Care Network
Veterans Administration Has New Policies: Why Your Practice Should Join the VA Community Care Network At Veterans Desk, we believe community providers are essential partners in ensuring Veterans receive high-quality, compassionate care. With new VA policies in 2025, there’s never been a better time for your practice to join the VA Community Care Network (CCN). […]
Who Can Use VA Community Care – And Why It’s Limited
Introduction VA Community Care (CC) is a lifeline for many Veterans since it is meant to complement local VA facilities to the extent that they cannot attend to their needs. It enables Veterans to access medical care outside VA hospitals when local access is lacking, such as when there is a long waiting list or […]
Expanding the Circle of Care: How VA Community Care is Recognizing Nontraditional Providers
Introduction Over decades, when Veterans sought care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), they were placed in conventional medical facilities, including hospitals, primary care practices, specialty clinics, and pharmacies. Those services are life-saving and needed, but do not include all the needs and lived experiences of Veterans. The health journey of veterans is […]