Augusta VA Medical Center

03/08/2026

March is National Social Work Month, and VA Augusta is home to some social work rock stars! Today, we’re recognizing Chrisi Dyer, LCSW, Spinal Cord Injury Home Care Coordinator, who said, “Working with the Veteran population has always brought fulfillment no matter what role I am in because, for me, there is no higher calling than serving those who served our country.”

03/08/2026

🌸 Happy International Women's Day! 🌍✨ Today we celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere! If you're a woman Veteran, you're especially close to our heart today! 🤝 🫡

03/07/2026

VA Augusta proudly serves Veterans, but did you know about one-third of VA Augusta employees are Veterans? Today, we pause to honor the service of Brian Rothwell, VA Augusta Public Affairs Specialist and Army Veteran.

03/06/2026

03/06/2026

Join us in celebrating VA Augusta's dedicated TBI team during Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month this March! Their exceptional commitment to improving the lives of our Veterans through cutting-edge care and support is inspiring. Thank you for all you do!

03/05/2026

Thanks to the American Legion in North Augusta for hosting VA Augusta Health Care System Interim Executive Director James Doelling, Veterans Benefits leadership, and scores of Veterans from across Aiken County for a town hall today. The event was well-attended and Veterans were provided the opportunity to ask questions about the future of health care and benefits in the CSRA.

03/05/2026

The VA Augusta Innovation Team is looking for active duty service members who are currently transitioning — or soon will be — to help test an exciting new project called Battle Buddy.

Created by Marine Corps Veteran and VA Augusta teammate Gary Crull, Battle Buddy is supported by the VHA Innovation Ecosystem and built to better tool for transitioning service members, Veterans, caregivers, and healthcare providers in navigating the VA system.

🗓 In person testing sessions: April 14th–16th (Scheduled based on your availability)

If you’d like to lend your voice, test the tool, and help shape its future, we’d love to hear from you.
📩 Contact: VHAAUGInnovation@va.gov

Your feedback can help us build something that truly has a service member’s six.

03/04/2026

Thanks to Marshall Banks, pictured left, of the Fisher House Foundation, for stopping by the VA Augusta Fisher House this week and bringing along donations for local Veterans and their families and connect with acting Assistant Director Ed Working and VA Augusta Fisher House Manager Courtney Deese.

03/04/2026

GI Bill® students: Did you verify your enrollment for February?

All VA education beneficiaries, including Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (Chapter 35) students, must verify their enrollment at the end of each month to receive benefit payments.

Learn more by visiting VA’s Verify School Enrollment webpage at https://www.va.gov/education/verify-school-enrollment/.

03/04/2026

March is National Social Work Month, and VA Augusta is home to some social work rock stars! Today, we’re recognizing Amber Green, LCSW, part of the Caregiver Support Program, who said, “Working with the Caregiver Support Program allows me to fulfill my calling to serve others.”

03/03/2026

Blood donors save lives! Join Shepeard Blood and VA Augusta for a Blood Drive on Friday, March 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at our downtown Augusta campus at 950 15th Street.

03/03/2026

Veterans, know which benefits are taxable and which are not. Knowing this information can help you accurately file your taxes and avoid unexpected surprises

• Non-taxable VA benefits: disability compensation, pension, health care, grants, and education assistance.
• Taxable: military retirement pay

Stay informed, take action, and make tax season a breeze!
news.va.gov/138085/tax-season-guidance-for-veterans/

Veterans who suspect they have experienced fraud can find out more and report to the appropriate agency at VSAFE.gov or by calling (833) 38V-SAFE.