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Purpose, Mission, & Vision

VA’s purpose is:

To administer the laws providing benefits and other services to veterans and their dependents and the beneficiaries of veterans.

VA’s mission is:

To serve America’s veterans and their families with dignity and compassion and be their principal advocate in ensuring that they receive medical care, benefits, social support, and lasting memorials promoting the health, welfare, and dignity of all veterans in recognition of their service to this Nation.

VA’s vision is:

As the Department of Veterans Affairs heads into the 21st century, we will strive to meet the needs of the Nation’s veterans today and tomorrow.

We are a more customer-focused organization, functioning as "One-VA" and delivering seamless service to our customers. We benchmark our service with the best in business. We use innovative means and high technology to deliver "World-Class Customer Service." We foster partnerships with our customers and stakeholders, making them part of the decision-making process.

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The Department of Veterans Affairs is the second largest federal agency in terms of employees, with over 220,000 dedicated men and women providing a range of vital benefits and services for veterans around the country. The VA operates the largest integrated health network in the world, comprised of 163 medical centers, over 800 Community Based Outpatient Clinics, 135 nursing homes, 43 domiciliaries and 73 comprehensive home-care programs. The VA continues to provide quality care to millions of veterans, their families and their survivors.

[ImpBill]

Thanks Sam. Interesting information.

I have purposefully not taken much advantage of Vet benefits since mustering out in 1973 after 10 years active duty. Now 30 plus years later I am experiencing some fairly servere problems as a result of an injury sustained in RVN. I have just started the process of record gathering towards filing for some bennies. I sure hope I don't run into the typical burocrat obstinate attitude that my wife and I have encountered with other government agencies through the years. Time will tell.