Press Releases
July 7, 2022
VVA Applauds the Recognition of Four Vietnam Veterans Awarded the Medal of Honor
(Washington, D.C.) — “Vietnam Veterans of America commends President Joseph Biden for yesterday’s recognition of the incredible acts of heroism of four U.S. Army Vietnam veterans by upgrading their previous awards to the Medal of…
June 10, 2022
Thomas H. Corey, Vietnam Veteran, Activist, Dies at 77
(Washington, D.C.) — Vietnam Veterans of America mourns the passing of Thomas H. Corey, past National President of Vietnam Veterans of America and activist who dedicated his life to fighting for veterans of all generations…
April 27, 2022
VVA National President Jack McManus Calls for Accountability and Quality Representation in Veteran Benefit Claims Process
(Washington, D.C.) —“Vietnam Veterans of America remains deeply invested in ensuring quality representation in the veterans benefit claims process,” said Jack McManus, VVA national President, in testimony submitted April 27 to the House Veterans Affairs…
March 17, 2022
VVA Applauds the VA for Adding Rare Cancers as Presumed Conditions; Calls for the Addition of Widespread Respiratory Diseases/Cancers
(Washington, D.C.) — “Vietnam Veterans of America is grateful to the Department of Veterans Affairs for its addition of nine very rare respiratory cancers as presumptive conditions for the purpose of veterans’ disability claims,” said…
March 2, 2022
VVA National President Jack McManus to Testify Before Joint House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committee
(Washington, D.C.) — Vietnam Veterans of America National President Jack McManus will present VVA’s 2022 legislative priorities and policy initiatives on March 2, 2022, before the joint hearing of the House and Senate Veterans' Affairs…
November 6, 2021
Jack McManus to Serve as National President of Vietnam Veterans of America
(Washington, D.C.) –Jack McManus was elected to serve as National President of Vietnam Veterans of America on November 6 at the organization’s 20th National Convention in Greensboro, North Carolina. He was first elected VVA national…
October 20, 2021
VVA Applauds Legislation to Expand Vet Center Access to Underserved Veterans; Vet Centers Save Lives
(Washington, D.C.) – “Vietnam Veterans of America applauds Rep. Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) and the bipartisan coalition of House Members for introducing the Vet CENTERS for Mental Health Act, H.R.5543, which calls for the expansion of…
August 27, 2021
Message from John Rowan on VA Healthcare After Receiving Pacemaker at Manhattan VAMC
(Washington, D.C.) – I am grateful to the staff of the Manhattan VA Medical Center as well as the medical team from New York University Medical School for the excellent care I received last week.…
July 1, 2021
VVA’s Rick Weidman Honored as VVA Executive Director Emeritus
(Washington, D.C.) – “Richard F. “Rick” Weidman has led VVA’s advocacy since his return to the National headquarters in 1998, fighting for change and ensuring our veterans receive the care and respect of a grateful…
May 28, 2021
VVA Applauds Swift Action of VA Secretary in Adding Bladder Cancer, Hypothyroidism, and Parkinsonism to list Agent Orange-recognized Diseases
(Washington, D.C.) --“VVA applauds VA Secretary Denis McDonough for his decision to immediately implement provisions of the William M. Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283) by adding bladder cancer,…