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VA limits apportionment of disability benefits
A new ruling limits the circumstances for apportionment of compensation, pension and DIC benefits, and will stop making need-based apportionments going forward.
VA Insurance and the Accelerated Benefit Option
VA has announced an amendment to the Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance, Family SGLI, and Veterans’ Group Life Insurance Accelerated Benefit Option regulation.
Powered by AI, VA is improving Veteran care experience
VA tests ambient AI scribe technology, an AI-powered tool that listens, records, and processes the conversation between health care providers and patients. Early results show improved efficiency, more accurate records, and a better overall care experience for both Veterans and VA providers.
Honoring our Heroes through our commitment to care
Secretary Collins and Deputy Secretary Lawrence have made deploying the Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) a top priority.
VA launches offline mobile app to support HBPC teams in remote areas
Home-Based Primary Care (HBPC) teams now have a faster and more secure way to support Veterans in remote areas, even those without internet access, thanks to the recent implementation of the Oracle Health Community Care app, formerly known as Mobile Care.

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.

Fight winter’s chill with warming foods and drinks
January 15, 2026

Seasonal recipes highlight ingredients that are both warming and nourishing
A male Veteran’s journey through breast cancer
January 15, 2026

Highlighting the importance of screening to identify and treat male breast cancer
VA clinicians help improve the Military Environmental Exposure Assessment
January 15, 2026

A new enhancement to the Military Environmental Exposure Assessment PowerForm improves efficiency to the Federal Electronic Health Record.
Homeless Veteran gains stability and starts non-profit to help Veterans
January 14, 2026

Esther Frias shares her story of service, struggle, sobriety and finding stability through VA homeless programs.
Army Veteran opens his heart
January 14, 2026

Army Veteran Keith McCarter has had three heart surgeries, but is now doing better than ever.
USAA and Call of Duty Endowment offer free gaming Legacy Tracer Pack for Veterans
January 14, 2026

USAA has teamed up with Call of Duty Endowment to offer a free Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.) Legacy: Tracer Pack to military service members and Veterans

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