Selected Records on the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Veterans Administration

The materials in FOIA 2017-1773-F are a selective, not necessarily all inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult the archivist about related materials. FOIA 2017-1773-F contains materials from agencies and individuals concerning the Department of Veterans Affairs and its predecessor the Veterans Administration. The WHORM Subject File categories contain articles, correspondence, and forms from the general public, and the Bush administration. These WHORM Subject Files contains letters to the White House from members of Congress, Veterans interest groups, and individual veterans concerning the new Department of Veterans Affairs. Additional correspondence contains requests for assistance with benefits and recommendations for positions. There are also articles on veteran's issues such as health care, pensions, and benefit structures. There are copies of the annual agency reports for 1988 and 1989. The Staff and Office Files contain correspondence, memoranda, and publications maintained by individual staff members and offices. These records include correspondence concerning meetings and speeches scheduled for VA Secretary Edward Derwinski and the day to day issues facing the new cabinet department. Articles, forms, and memos can be found relating to topics such as the 1991 savings bond campaign; benefits for Gulf War Veterans; and a 1990 ABC Primetime report on VA hospital conditions. There are two copies of the Department of Veterans Affairs Director's Review of FY 1992. Additional records deal with appointees to positions within the Department of Veterans Affairs The Bush Vice Presidential Subject file contains a number of letters from the public and Congress concerning veterans benefits; the condition of Veterans Administration medical facilities, and general concerns about the treatment of veterans by the Reagan administration. The Quayle Vice Presidential Records contain correspondence referral forms as well and information concerning a meeting between Mrs. Quayle and VA officials. Read less