So, you are going to have keep leading us, and helping us get closer to where we need to befor you, our colleagues, and for the Veterans we serve. Its never a weakness. Postal Service, IRS, big data and technology issues. And there are challenges aheadamong them, the end of foreclosure moratoriumfor VA home loans and the broader eviction moratorium at the end of this month. INSKEEP: Quil, thanks for your insights on this occasion and many others. And underlining all of this is the most important common denominator, your deep and abiding compassion for all people. Prior to his role as Chief of Staff, Mr. McDonough was Principal Deputy National Security Advisor from October 2010 to January 2013. Tim [NAEH Board Vice Chairman], thanks for that kind introduction. We have to get more landlords honoring Veterans by honoring HUD-VASH vouchers. determining the most relevant content and advertisements to show you, and to monitor site traffic and She was trying to stay healthy in Fallujah, Iraq. The PACT Act, signed into law last August, expands VA care and benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits during their military service. MCDONOUGH: Yeah, I know. And with HUD, Housing First will remain our flagship, because we know it works. Why VA health records display gender identity and preferred name, and the new Electronic Health Record EHR includes options for Vets pronouns, gender identity, preferred name, and sexual orientation. D enis McDonough, who served as Barack Obamas chief of staff from 2013 to 2017, is now Joe Bidens secretary of veterans affairs. Ill sign it before years end. Veterans can use the app to refill a prescription, check on their GI Bill payment, or schedule or change a medical appointment. And Housing First will remain our flagship for addressing homelessness for Veterans. To enter and activate the submenu links, hit the down arrow. McDonough said the VA is adopting automation tools to help us make better faster, more informed decisions, while improving veteran health outcomes and benefits decisions and eliminating redundant administrative tasks and workflows. privacy request at our Do Not Sell page. A cookie is a small piece of data (text file) that a website when visited by a Click on the different category headings to find out more and change our HUD-VASH vouchers got Luis into permanent housing. With VAs backlog of benefits claims expected to peak later this year as a result of the PACT Act, McDonough said the department must continue building on the innovation that our providers have led over the past several years, since we dont have a choice.. . to learn more. But for any person or family homeless tonightVeteran or otherwisethose numbers dont mean a lot. VA Secretary Denis McDonough said the department is poised to deliver a completely new, fully integrated experience for veterans as officials expect a further may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other MCDONOUGH: In some instances, an intensification of distress because of the images. UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME PAYMENTS: HOW EXPERIMENTS SENDING PEOPLE MONEY HAVE WORKED OUT. Please contact Susan Rushkowski at publicfiledc@hubbardradio.com or (202) 895-5027. Bob had passed away, and Matt had left Indiana for his home in Wisconsin. With the help of great people at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, Derrick found a steady job he enjoys, married the love of his life and, last November, bought a home. 3. WebDenis McDonough is the 11th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. VA Secretary Denis McDonough and senior IT leadership said Thursday that the department is accelerating the pace of its modernization efforts to keep up with the We recently announced a temporary programto assist Veteran borrowers specifically impacted by COVID-19 pandemic to help them get back to regular, pre-COVID mortgage payments after exiting forbearance. MCDONOUGH: We're now adding science from the Department of Defense, from the Department of Labor, from NIH, from HHS, from organizations like the firefighters so that we can, with urgency, see if we can't establish connection to these other conditions. And in President Bidens FY 2022 proposed budget, were seeking a $45 million increase over this year to help fill other HUD-VASH staffing shortages. Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs Remarks by Secretary Denis R. McDonough Ending Homelessness: A Virtual Conference 2021 National Alliance to End Homelessness Washington, DC March 9, 2021 Tim [NAEH Board Vice Chairman], thanks for that kind introduction. Call: 988 (Press 1), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | 810 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington DC 20420. If you are in crisis or having thoughts of suicide, It's to take care of the vets, full stop. So this week, we question President Biden's choice as secretary of Veterans Affairs. I cop to the fact that that's a little late. Hes paying his own rent. MCDONOUGH: You know, I think we all have, Steve. And celebrations like this are affirmations of that simple fact. on HUD Social Media, Secretary, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Principal Deputy National Security Advisor (2010-2013), Chief of Staff, National Security Council (2009-2010). and analytics partners. Not too long ago, he found his way to a Salvation Army shelter in Jacksonville, Florida. Why were piloting the pronoun usage program so employees can self-identify their preferences. And were developing additional options to assist Veterans who might need lower mortgage payments. So, thank you for your compassion, your devotion, and your truly magnificent spirits and incredible work. etc.). A quarter of a million veterans have reported some exposure to airborne hazards overseas. Copyright 2023 Hubbard Radio Washington DC, LLC. All rights reserved. But we all know the fight is far from over. And in the final analysis, thats what our work together is about, helping this nation perfect our union by fighting for the Veterans who have fought for us, by making sure that people like the man at the vaccination event in DC, people like Charles Farley, like John Jackson, and like Luis Alvarado have shoes on their feet, roofs over their heads, and a bright future. Until one day, that all changed for Matt. internet device. We want to be the best IT in the federal government, bar none, and were going to do that by actually changing the way we do things, VA Chief Information Officer Kurt DelBene said. I hope others are making the same decision. First on CNN: Biden administration moves to make gender On Memorial Day, President Biden reminded us, We owe the honored dead a debt we can never fully repay. All rights reserved. The VA also is rolling out more automation tools meant to help claims processors keep up with a record volume of benefits claims. Why were reviewing the rulemaking process so we can expand VAs gender affirming care and benefits packages for transgender Veterans. Attention A T users. For the eviction moratorium, were concerned about the possibility of a wave of new homeless Vets. I've tried to answer those three charges - are we getting science from additional places? Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough speaks at a press briefing in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on March 4, 2021, in Washington, The app uses facial recognition and fingerprint biometrics to verify a veterans identity. "We set the same goal of 38,000 again this year for calendar 2023. Heres why. Remarks by Secretary Denis R. McDonough - Veterans Affairs use third-party cookies which are cookies from a domain different than the domain of the website you are You can usually find these settings in the Options or Preferences menu of your Verdict: False There is no evidence to suggest You have to have a delightful experience yourself when youre here.. will not hand over your personal information to any third parties. The Biden administration announced a slew of actions designed to reduce homelessness among military veterans on Thursday morning. Maybe there was a cancellation or for some reason a new appointment becomes available. VA social workers got Luis into temporary housing with Grant and Per Diem partners at Hacienda del Veterano in Caguas, Puerto Rico. VA Secretary Denis McDonough said the department is poised to deliver a completely new, fully integrated experience for veterans as officials expect a further increase in PACT Act claims. Veterans; End List of Subjects Signing Authority. But I am committed to making sure it is. After losing her job, Marvella and her children fell into a cycle of homelessness. can choose not to allow certain types of cookies, which may impact your experience of the site and the You mean regions of the country where MCDONOUGH: I mean that inevitably, I fear that there's places where there's a wait time that's longer. Now, theres so much I could say, but it all boils down to this. personalize your experience with targeted ads. A few years later, he needed medical care, which took him to his Madison VA Medical Center. And they worked together to help Luis into the VA apprenticeship program at the Puerto Rico National Cemetery. Every person should have a home. Need help accessing the FCC Public File due to a disability? And throughout his service in the White House, Secretary McDonough helped lead the Obama-Biden administrations work on behalf of military families and veterans. We've heard that some of the imagery and some of the stories from Afghanistan impacted them. December 10, 2020 at 2:27 p.m. EST Denis McDonough in 2013. In fact, we permanently housed more than 40,000 veterans," VA Secretary Denis McDonough told reporters. You bring the collaborative power of all the public agencies, private partners, and more than 10,000 providers that you represent. A report released by the VA Office of Inspector General earlier this month noted that the Veterans Benefits Administration, which oversees veterans benefits programs within the department, plans to use IT system modernization tools and automation to help meet the influx of PACT Act claims. This place is such a blessing.. And why were reviewing Veterans Character of Discharges to identify any Veterans forced from service due to sexual orientation, gender identity, or HIV status so they can receive the benefits theyve earned, and deserve, and have been denied. Copyright 2021 NPR. 2. The fact that he didnt is our nation failing to meet its most sacred obligation. 2. They moved heaven and earth to help me, Luis said. Worthington said the bot went through a recent update that allows veterans to check the status of their benefits claims, and that the VA will update the bot later this year to allow veterans to refill their prescriptions. And Im so proud of all of you here at VA and all youre doing to continue down that path of progress. A post shared on Facebook claims military personnel arrested Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough. INSKEEP: You must have heard many stories like this. Because it will have an outsized impact on Veteran homelessness in broader LA and help us regain momentum across the country. Thanks to Housing First and our people at the D.C. VA, Marvella and her children are in a home, and she has returned to work. The effects of the pandemic will reverberate long after its gone. Harvey Johnson, I know youve had a big hand in making this Pride Month great at VA. I know we all agree. INSKEEP: President Biden said a couple of years ago that he suspected that his son Beau Biden, who died of cancer, may have had an illness that was connected to his military service. We have to move faster. Its services also include counseling and mental health, which some veterans needed as the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan. Veteran homelessness has decreased by 50 percent since 2010, largely thanks to your excellent work. I have not met Rosie, but I've read extensively about her. This will take you to the page listed. language preference or login information. can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not work as We have adedicatedteam of representatives ready tosupportVeterans withoptions to helpthemretain their homes and avoidforeclosure. INSKEEP: And they reached out to the VA for help and were offered an appointment in March for something that is obviously urgent. And so we asked McDonough about that. You can usually find these settings in the Options or Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services youve earned as a Veteran, able to use or see these sharing tools. But you all know as well as anyone, we still have a ways to go. We've had vets come home with ailments that they believe - and this - their doctors have told them are a result of toxic exposures that they were subjected to during that 30-year period. Were investing more in HUD-VASH because of people like the formerly homeless Veteran Charles Farley from Cheyenne, Wyoming. ensure the proper functioning of our website (such as prompting our cookie banner and remembering your privacy Given the extraordinary wealth of this country, the immense resourcestangible and intangibleits a tragedy. browsers and GEMG properties, your selection will take effect only on this browser, this device and this They move people from homelessness to housing. WebStudent Veterans of America, 1012 14th Street, NW, 12th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20005 April 20, 2021 The Honorable Denis R. McDonough Secretary U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Washington, D.C. 20420 VIA EMAIL: Denis.McDonough@va.gov Dear Secretary McDonough, On behalf of the undersigned organizations, we write today to technologies for the following purposes: We do not allow you to opt-out of our certain cookies, as they are necessary to And Matt will tell you, on that very first visit, something amazing happened. Denis McDonough, former chief of staff to President Barack Obama, speaks in Wilmington, Del., after being formally nominated to lead the Department of Veterans Hes doing well. And although there is still much work to be done, and the vestiges of bigotry remain, I am encouraged by the progress thats been made. Secretary McDonough grew up in Minnesota in a family of 11 children, graduated from St. Johns University in Collegeville, Minnesota, and earned his masters degree from Georgetown University. Those cookies are set by us and called first-party cookies. To VA Secretary Nominee Denis McDonough: Here's How We President Joe Biden nominated McDonough to lead the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. MCDONOUGH: Right now what we're doing, Steve, is we're - we've started a disciplinary process. He wasnt wearing shoes. This new Agency Equity Team will help us deliver on that promise, said VA Secretary Denis McDonough said in a statement. LAWRENCE: Yeah. Thats why were here, right now, thousands of us, together, celebrating who we are, with joy and without fear; celebrating LGBTQ+ Vets and employees, and pledging to continue down that path of progress being visible, showing support, standing up, being counted. By working together . Please switch auto forms mode to off. Hit enter to expand a main menu option (Health, Benefits, etc). Hubbard Radio Washington DC, LLC. This may affect our ability to personalize ads according to your preferences. And I'm not asking anybody to commend it. traffic on our website. You may exercise your right to opt out of the sale of personal Senator Feinstein and Representative Lieu laid it bare in the Orange County Register. sites. But last month when he reached out to the VA for an initial psychiatric evaluation the soonest appointment was in March next year. INSKEEP: I know you are hearing from activists who are saying, why are you not acting on what they know, what they've experienced. I agree to the use of my personal data by Government Executive Media Group and its partners to serve me targeted ads. Press enter on the item you wish to view. This may impact the You will now be able to tab or arrow up or down through the submenu options to access/activate the submenu links. The authoritative record of NPRs programming is the audio record. To enter and activate the submenu links, hit the down arrow. I uploaded INSKEEP: Did someone come and discipline you? The VA.gov website gets more than 16 million unique visitors every month. McDonough said VA is early in this journey when it comes to using more advanced technologies and automation, but that the department is poised to deliver a completely new, fully integrated experience in which the support vets need is just a few clicks away. INSKEEP: And after 20 years of war, the agency is under pressure to deliver, even though it is the largest health network in the United States. These cookies are not used in a way that constitutes a sale of your data under the CCPA. Let me also recognize Lynn Berry. Deadline looms for vets to get retroactive toxic exposure benefits Therefore we would not be able to track your activity through the MCDONOUGH: In general, the answer to that question, Steve, is yes, but there's inevitably going to be pockets where vets have to wait too long. You didnt tell them were gay?. You see, both Bob and Matt were members of those generations of Veterans who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender and faced brazen discrimination or even worsenot just in our Armed Forces, but in so many aspects of their lives. INSKEEP: Are you able to get mental health care in a timely manner to everybody who needs it? The administrations plans include investing $3.1 billion to help communities nationwide rehouse people experiencing homelessness, while the Department of Veterans Affairs is awarding $11.5 million to 79 public and nonprofit organizations through the new Legal Services for Veterans Grant Program. It is essential for success. 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