BVA Family Saddened by Darryl Goldsmith Passing
An incorrectly identified photo and a few bits of information not yet complete in last week’s BVA Happenings have prompted […]
BVA Recognizes Critical Role of Physician Assistants
National Physician Assistant Week, recently completed last week, occurs every year in October. Treating patients in today’s complex health care […]
Overton Appears on Withum’s Civic Warriors Podcast
Blinded Veterans Association National Executive Director Donald D. Overton, Jr. was the guest on the most recent podcast of Civic […]
Celebrating White Canes while Increasing Awareness
BVA regional groups and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Blind Rehabilitation Service (BRS) support groups traditionally commemorate the significance of […]
Campaign Launched Nationally to Fight Claims Predators
The Veterans Benefits Administration has initiated a long-term effort to address the invasion of “claims predators” into the lives of […]
World Sight Day Next Thursday Draws International Attention to Vision Loss, Eye Care
This Thursday, October 10 marks World Sight Day. Observed annually on the second Thursday of October, World Sight Day is […]
VA to Study Potential Connection between PFAS Exposure and Kidney Cancer
Earlier this week, VA announced a scientific assessment to determine whether exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) during military […]
House Vote Passes Key BVA Legislation, Senate Bill Pending
The full House of Representatives this week passed H.R. 7342, the Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2024, a bipartisan […]
Apply Now for Winter Sports Clinic
Blind and low vision veterans seeking an unforgettable winter adventure in the tops of the Rocky Mountains should prepare their […]
Service Members, Veterans, and Labor Day
Labor Day weekend means picnics, beaches, and the unofficial end of summer. Although it is not necessarily a day off […]