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Veterans’ trust in VA hits record high: A promising trend for our heroes
Overall trust in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has reached an all-time high. In the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, 82% of Veterans who used VA services — including health care, benefits, burials and memorials — reported that they trust VA to fulfill the nation’s commitment to them.
What’s different this time: Why VA is confident in and accelerating deployments of the Federal EHR
The Federal EHR, VA's long-awaited, long-doubted health care transformation, is finally happening.
Modernizing VA home loans
VA is enhancing the VA Home Loan program with cutting-edge technologies, making it easier and more efficient for our Veterans to achieve the American Dream of homeownership.
VA: Health and Benefits app adds new Certificate of Eligibility enhancements
With the latest update to the VA: Health and Benefits mobile app, viewing the latest Certificate of Eligibility has never been more convenient.
Introducing the Claim Assist Portal: A new, easier way to respond to VA claim requests
VA is making it easier than ever to keep your claim on track. With the new Claim Assist Portal, you’ll have a faster, more convenient way to respond when additional information is needed.

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.

Live Whole Health 314 – Moving in Community: World Tai Chi and Qigong Day
April 20, 2026

Celebrate World Tai Chi and Qigong Day by moving together in community! These gentle practices support Whole Health through mindful movement.
Telehealth connects Veteran to more than just care
April 20, 2026

Telehealth is physically distant but still fosters personal connections, as Ronald discovered with remote group therapy, yoga and blood pressure monitoring.
Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for April 20, 2026
April 20, 2026

Each week, we receive job announcements from employers and employment websites seeking to hire Veterans. This post includes links to job listings for the week of April 20, 2026. We will continue to post relevant and timely listings as we receive them for the locations listed.
Celebrating National Volunteer Week and the 80th anniversary of CDCE
April 19, 2026

Thank a volunteer during National Volunteer Week! VA Volunteers and donors are honored for their service during this annual recognition.
Kansas City VAMC clinicians embrace ambient scribe technology
April 18, 2026

For providers at the Kansas City VA Medical Center, using ambient scribe for a 90-day evaluation reduced administrative time and improved patient visits.
VA Pittsburgh chaplains provide holistic support for Veterans
April 17, 2026

VAPHS chaplains provide compassionate holistic support, offering hope, comfort and spiritual care to Veterans and staff through every life stage.

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