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Life insurance premiums discounted for service members, spouses and Veterans
Starting July 1, 2025, service members, their spouses and Veterans covered under VA life insurance programs will see lower monthly premiums.
VA continues partnership with Oracle Health to deploy Federal Electronic Health Record
This week, VA awarded the third option period for its contract with Oracle Health to support its Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) modernization.
Memorial Day observances and events across the country
On Memorial Day and the days leading up to it, Americans from across the country will gather at cemeteries and memorials to honor and remember the service members who sacrificed everything in defense of our nation and freedoms.
More than 530,000 previously unbanked Veterans are now enrolled in direct deposit
VA established the Veterans Benefits Banking Program (VBBP), which has helped more than 530,000 Veterans and beneficiaries enroll in direct deposit for their VA benefit payments since 2019.
Share your story, today, with “VLM for Living Veterans”
“VLM for Living Veterans” allows Veterans to share their photos, autobiographies, military and life milestone achievements today.

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.

Centenarian Veterans honored at Maui PACT Act event
Veterans at event offered health screenings, diabetic foot checks, vaccines, blood pressure checks, VA benefits and PACT Act registration.
How a Vietnam Veteran benefited from the PACT Act
82-year-old Army Veteran Wendell Bell was 30% service connected disabled and unaware of what he was eligible for under the PACT Act.
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.

Walking without assistance toward Whole Health
June 20, 2025

Army Veteran Luis Delgado weighed 497 pounds and had to use a walker and cane for mobility. Today, thanks to VA Whole Health, Delgado has lost 110 pounds and taken charge of his life and health.
VA Home Loan basics: An earned benefit with unique advantages
June 20, 2025

Active homebuyers most often search for their new homes during the busy spring and summer months. Experienced Veteran homebuyers know they have a leg up on the process—their VA Home Loan Guaranty benefit. But what about those who've never used it?
VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on diabetes, kidney injury and dementia
June 19, 2025

This week, VA’s Office of Research and Development published three News Briefs highlighting research advances on a potential new drug to treat diabetes, preventing acute kidney injury and lowering the risk of dementia.
Richmond Veterans celebrate a century of VA Research
June 19, 2025

The Richmond VA Medical Center showcased medical and military research with special remarks from directors, investigators and the Veterans they’ve helped.
Juneteenth: A Black Veteran’s perspective on freedom’s legacy
June 19, 2025

Juneteenth is a day of celebration, reflection and continued commitment to justice.
VA telehealth transforms arthritis care
June 18, 2025

VA spotlights one Veteran’s experience managing his condition with the help of VA telehealth.