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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.
Snaxs the super user dog gets Dayton VA Medical Center ready for deployment
The Dayton VA Medical Center’s Change Leadership Team has an honorary member ready to help end users prepare for the facility’s Federal Electronic Health Record deployment. Meet Snaxs!

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.

Cardiology care with heart: Meet a VA nurse
December 16, 2025

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) knows that excellence in nursing is critical to the delivery of high-quality health care to our Veterans, so it’s unsurprising that we should find Ingra Wesbey, Registered Nurse (RN) elevating the standard of care each day at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center (VAMC).
Veteran & military year-round discounts
December 16, 2025

As a way to say thank you, many retailers and businesses offer a Veteran discount year round. We've compiled a list of deals for you.
Home-based heart care helps Veteran
December 16, 2025

Army Veteran George Dale credits VA’s home-based heart care for changing the course of his life
Preventing falls
December 16, 2025

When Navy Veteran Maxwell Bennett suffered two falls, injuring both of his shoulders, he knew it was time to do something to prevent falling again.
How mentorship helps Veteran founders succeed
December 16, 2025

DAV Patriot Boot Camp connects transitioning service members, Veterans and military spouses with education and mentorship to help them succeed as founders.
Live Whole Health #296: Twist and breathe
December 15, 2025

Twist and breathe, no shouting needed! Yoga offers a gentle way to move the body and calm the mind. This 28-minute practice is good for everybody!

Gather, Dine, and Connect at the Providence Veterans Café
December 17, 2025 @ 11:00 AM ET
Providence, RI
PACT Act Claims Clinic
December 18, 2025 @ 10:00 AM CT
Buffalo, MN
PACT Act Claims Clinic
December 18, 2025 @ 10:00 AM CT
Buffalo, MN
Stand Down and Claims Clinic
December 22, 2025 @ 10:00 AM ET
New Ellenton, SC
PACT ACT EDUCATION SEMINARS
January 7, 2026 @ 1:00 PM CT
St. Cloud, MN
Charlestown Veterans Resource Fair
January 7, 2026 @ 5:00 PM ET
Charlestown, RI

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