DVA News

Our Military Spouse Liaison, Olivia Burley, took center stage as a featured speaker at the JBLM tap Too Military spouse event. The event, held at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), aimed to provide valuable resources and support to military spouses navigating the transition to civilian life. Burley's presentation introduced the new WDVA Workshop: Navigating the Transition to Civilian Life as a… read more

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Public Health

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State Veterans Services Officer Joins Kittitas County

Kittitas County, WA - 04/30/2024 - The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is adding a State Veterans Service Officer in Kittitas County. The new State VSO joins the Kittitas County Public Health… read more

PORT ORCHARD, Wash. - Sidney Cartwright, a resident at Washington Veterans Home, has found love again after 22 years of being a widow. Since moving into the home in November 2022, Sidney has become an active participant in resident activities and the resident front desk program. Her vibrant personality and involvement caught the eye of fellow resident Junior Feathers, leading… read more

Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs Applauds the City of Olympia for joining forces to Prevent Suicide

OLYMPIA, Wash. - The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Suicide Prevention Team was honored to participate in a recent Olympia City Council meeting where the… read more

Memorial Day Events and Observances 

We are pleased to share that the Northwest Chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America will again be sponsoring wreaths for each of the War Memorials on the Capitol Campus.  Our thanks goes to NWPVA for coordinating this beautiful display.  This year Joy Cochran, Mike Partridge and Scott… read more

Are you a servicemember preparing to separate or retire from military service?

If so, Contact us NOW to Get started on your Pre-Discharge Disability Claim. 

You must file your Pre-Discharge claim between 90-180 days before separation. 

Contact Shawn Prescher at 253.281.8311 or shawn.prescher@dva.wa.gov