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Upcoming sign-in changes protect Veteran data
Jan. 28 is Data Privacy Day. Learn how VA’s secure sign-in changes boost data protection for Veterans and their caregivers.
Spread the word: The 2025 Veterans Benefits Guide is now available
How much do you know about VA care, benefits and services? Don’t miss out on what you've earned—check out the "2025 VA Federal Benefits Guide for Veterans, Dependents, Survivors, and Caregivers" handbook to learn more.
Veterans may be eligible for one more year of G.I. Bill benefits
VA has updated its process for awarding G.I. Bill benefits. This means that many Veterans who served multiple periods of military service (for example, Veterans who reenlisted) may be eligible for additional benefits for themselves or their beneficiaries.
Registration for Summer Sports Clinic is open
Summer Sports Clinic is a rehabilitative and educational sporting event for eligible Veterans with a range of disabilities.
VA raises the bar on care for Women Veterans
Report examines the input of over 7,000 women Veterans: They are happier with VA health care than ever before.

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.

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.
VA innovations make the future of Veteran care a reality
January 31, 2025

Innovation at VA means finding new and better ways to provide care to the Veterans who rely on us each and every day.
Defenders protect Veterans at medical center
January 31, 2025

Southeast Louisiana VA has a team of defenders specially trained to protect Veterans and employees at medical facilities.
Older Americans 2024: Key Indicators of Well-Being report
January 31, 2025

The "Older Americans 2024: Key Indicators of Well-Being" report aims to help us better understand the areas of well-being that are improving for older Americans as well as the areas that require more attention.
There are many ways to reach out for support
January 30, 2025

Each person has their own way of reaching out for support. Finding the right way for you is what matters.
Protecting your benefits data from fraudsters
January 30, 2025

During Data Privacy Week (Jan. 27 - 31), VA is sharing guidance on how Veterans and their beneficiaries can protect their data, especially Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
Is convenience worth your privacy?
January 29, 2025

VA Privacy Service and Office of Information Security want to share with Veterans the importance of understanding privacy and security versus convenience and how to best protect their personal information.