Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second-most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s in the U.S. One million Americans live with Parkinson’s today — and of those approximately 110,000 Veterans with PD receive Parkinson’s treatment through VA.

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Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy and Army Veteran Dylan Perez, who served as a Reservist and electronics technician from 1992 to 2016.

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VA was there for Larry when a heart condition threatened his life. His doctor read a scan and brought him in for a pacemaker same day.

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VA has spent three decades assisting Veterans in managing their diabetes. Here’s two Veterans who have taken control of their diagnosis.

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VA’s Office of Health Equity champions the advancement of health equity and the reduction of health disparities in Veterans.

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Veterans are needed to serve as youth mentors and help develop character and leadership skills in young adults in their communities.

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