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2024 Veterans Day discounts, free meals and other retail offers
This 2024 Veterans Day discounts list will continue to be updated as we learn of more nationally available Veterans Day discounts, meals or other ways businesses and organizations want to give back to Veterans.
Check your Veteran Health Identification Card
Here are instructions on the ways to renew your Veteran Health Identification Card.
Find your Veterans Day events, 2024
November marks National Veteran and Military Families Month, highlighted by Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11. This list of Veterans Day and Veterans Month events is organized by state and will be continuously updated with more events throughout the month.
VA announces 2024 State of Innovation Report
Learn more about 25 featured innovations developed by VA employees in the 2024 VHA State of Innovation Report.
Veterans Day National Committee selects Regional Sites for 2024
This year, 56 communities across 29 states and the District of Columbia will host VA-recognized Veterans Day observances to pay tribute to America’s heroes.

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

Disaster assistance and resources for Veterans
October 8, 2024

In the wake of a disaster, here are some resources available to Veterans and their families.
Now is the perfect time to try to stop smoking again
November 20, 2024

For the Great American Smokeout, explore VA resources and learn why every attempt to stop smoking is a step toward success.
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
November 20, 2024

If you’ve lost a loved one to suicide, resources and support are available to help you cope during your grieving and healing.
Musicians On Call free concert for Veterans
November 20, 2024

Musicians On Call is hosting “Concert For Veterans,” a special virtual concert that bridges the gap between hospital walls and our nation's recognition of Veterans.
Better life/work balance is waiting for you at VA
November 19, 2024

Dr. Nisha Mehta encourages physicians seeing a better work/life balance to consider a move to VA.
Veteran’s painting his way of giving back
November 19, 2024

Army Veteran Denis Velez donated a painting of his VA hospital as a way of giving back for his treatment there.
Military and Veteran Caregiver Network offers peer support, resource library
November 19, 2024

The American Red Cross Military and Veteran Caregiver Network provides caregivers with a variety of resources and support.