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VA to send Gulf War-era survey
Landmark survey continues on 1990-1991 Gulf War-era Veterans.
2024 Veterans Day Teacher’s Resource Guide now available for download
So that young Americans can better understand the sacrifice of Veterans, VA and the Veterans Day National Committee are pleased to present the 2024 Veterans Day Teacher’s Resource Guide as a tool to assist educators in planning lessons and activities around Veterans Day.
Together, we can reduce the risk of overdose
Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. Whether you’re a Veteran, family member or friend of a Veteran, VA can help
What real estate industry changes mean for VA home loan borrowers
Recently, one of the largest real estate professionals (REPs) trade organizations—the National Association of Realtors® (NAR)—has been in the news regarding a settlement concerning buyer-broker compensation. Effective Aug. 17, 2024, the the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) has reached a settlement in a class action lawsuit that resulted in changes to buyer broker fees in real estate transactions. Here's how that could affect Veterans and service members using VA's home loan benefits.
National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic
Clinic offers a wide range of adaptive sports activities tailored to Veterans with physical and mental challenges.

The VA Health and Benefits mobile app puts your VA health and benefit information and resources at your fingertips — anywhere, anytime! For your security, the app requires you to enter the same login credentials you use for VA.gov.

VA leads the way in exposure-informed care
As of July 2024, VA has approved more than 1.1 million claims made through the PACT Act. VA leads the way in exposure-informed care.
Veterans receive support and benefits at PACT Act event
Hundreds of Veterans attended an event aimed at providing support and assistance through the VA PACT Act.
The PACT Act: 2024 Expanded Health Care Eligibility toolkit
VA has prepared this PACT Act Stakeholder Toolkit for you to use and share information about VA’s expansion of health care eligibility for Veterans.
Battle Creek VA Outreach team conducted over 70 PACT Act information events
Battle Creek VA's outreach team crafted a comprehensive communications plan to reach primarily rural Veterans for PACT Act information events.
More than 1,000 Veterans apply for PACT Act benefits
More than 1,000 Veterans attended three-day PACT Act claims clinics in Colorado Springs

Employee experience officer shares story, discusses retention
September 13, 2024

VA’s retention initiatives mean there are paths to the job that’s right for you.
A place of hope and healing
September 13, 2024

A new VA facility will be a place of hope and healing, provide state-of-the-art, high-quality rehabilitation and treatment services for Veterans.
Lesson learned worth heeding: Use Multi-Factor Authentication
September 13, 2024

Lack of multi-factor authentication is one cause of recent industry data breaches.
Moving testimonials at American Legion convention
September 12, 2024

Two VA staff members shared testimonials of services received and delivered by VA at the American Legion convention.
VA and Armed Forces Wellness Centers partnering
September 12, 2024

VA and Armed Forces Wellness Centers partnership trains clinicians in best practices for educating Veterans to take charge of their health.
Thank you for the opportunity to serve as VA’s Chief Veterans Experience Officer
September 12, 2024

Dear Veterans, families, caregivers, survivors and VA teammates: It’s been an honor to serve you as VA’s Chief Veterans Experience Officer.