Adjudication of Sexual Dysfunction Claims Consequential to an Entitled Psychiatric Condition
OVO reviewed VAC processes for handling sexual dysfunction claims related to psychiatric conditions. Our review found systemic unfairness for female Veterans in certain decision-making processes.
2020-2021
I am pleased to present the 2020-2021 Annual Report of the Office of the Veterans Ombud. It has been an extraordinary year, to say the least. When I was appointed in November 2020...
2021 Report Card
The Office of the Veterans Ombud (OVO) was established by an Order-In-Council in 2007 with essentially two broad lines of responsibility...
Announcement of 2021 Veterans Ombud Commendation Recipients
WWII Veteran Receives Full Reimbursement for Home Support and Personal Care Expenses
Eligible Veterans can apply to have home support and personal care services covered through the Veterans Independence Program (VIP).
Women Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces and Royal Canadian Mounted Police: A scoping review
The mandate of the Office of the Veterans Ombud (OVO) is to advance fairness for Veterans and their families. Recently, the OVO completed a literature review...
The Office of the Veterans Ombud Releases Report on Peer Support for Veterans who have Experienced Military Sexual Trauma
Peer Support for Veterans who have Experienced Military Sexual Trauma
Since its creation in 2001, the peer support program offered by Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) has benefited thousands of serving members and Veterans.