From a White House News ReleaseWASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2011 – The Veterans Affairs Department is launching the first of a series of new and enhanced services supporting family caregivers of seriously ill and injured veterans. President Barack Obama signed the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010 legislation in May, authorizing VA to establish a wide range of new services to support certain caregivers of eligible post-9/11 veterans. \”Caregivers make tremendous sacrifices every day to help veterans of all eras who served this nation,\” Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki said. \”They are critical partners with VA in the recovery and comfort of ill and injured veterans, and they deserve our continued training, support and gratitude.\” |
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