James Peake

VA Research Project on NASA Space Shuttle

By admin - Posted on March 18th, 2008

James Peake: VA Research Will Benefit Veterans, Others

March 13, 2008, WASHINGTON – A Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) research project, which may lead to development of a vaccine to prevent Salmonella poisoning, was aboard the NASA space shuttle that launched March 11. » read more »

Five Years of VA Health Care for Combat Veterans

By admin - Posted on February 27th, 2008

James Peake: Honoring Commitment to Newest Combat Veterans

February 26, 2008, WASHINGTON – Military veterans who served in combat since Nov. 11, 1998, including veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan, are now eligible for five years of free medical care for most conditions from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This measure increases a two-year limit that has been in effect nearly a decade. » read more »

Veterans Affairs Creating Advisory Panel on Rural Health

By admin - Posted on February 22nd, 2008

James Peake: We’re Bringing Care Closer to Veterans

February 20, 2008, BIILLINGS, Mont. – Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. James B. Peake today announced the creation of a special “Rural Health National Advisory Committee” to advise him and the senior leaders of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) about health care issues affecting veterans in rural areas. » read more »

New Members Appointed to VA Panel on Minority Veterans

By admin - Posted on February 15th, 2008

Peake: Members Represent “Diversity of America”

February 12, 2008, WASHINGTON – The Secretary of Veterans Affairs has announced the appointment of six new members to the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans, an expert panel that advises him on issues involving minority veterans.

“These new members are veterans who represent the diversity of America and are recognized authorities in areas pertinent to the needs of our veterans,” said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. James B. Peake. » read more »

VA Requests $94 Billion for Veterans in FY 2009 Budget

By admin - Posted on February 6th, 2008

Secretary James Peake: VA Will Provide Timely, Accessible and High-Quality Care

February 4, 2008, WASHINGTON – Honoring the nation’s commitment to care for the newest generation of combat veterans and service members from other conflicts and eras, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. James B. Peake announced today President Bush is seeking a budget of $93.7 billion in fiscal year 2009 for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), with health care and disability compensation receiving most of the funding. » read more »