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Disaster assistance and resources for Veterans
In the wake of a disaster, here are some resources available to Veterans and their families.
And the 2025 Veterans Day poster contest winner is…
The votes are in and the winner of the 2025 Veterans Day Poster Contest is...
VA enlists digital tool to help prevent Veteran suicide
VA’s SQUARES technology for reducing Veteran homelessness is marking its 10th Anniversary by expanding to tackle Veteran suicide prevention.
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.

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.

Support Veteran independence as an Occupational Therapist
July 15, 2025

As an occupational therapist at VA, you’ll play a pivotal role in helping Veterans regain the skills, confidence, and independence they need to thrive in their everyday lives.
How Veterans are influencing the gaming industry as entrepreneurs
July 15, 2025

Applications for the next DAV Patriot Boot Camp, to be held Oct. 15-17 near Cincinnati, Ohio, can be found at patriotbootcamp.org. Applications will close when all seats are full or by Sept. 15, whichever comes first.
Code blue training saves lives
July 15, 2025

Nurses and residents at South Texas Veterans Health Care work together to complete simulated training for “code blue” situations that often require CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation).
Veterans Experience Action Center, Quad Cities: A community committed to Veterans
July 15, 2025

Quad Cities Community Veterans Engagement Board (CVEB), drew 415 Veterans from across the region for a large scale outreach event.
Live Whole Health #281: Take a stand!
July 14, 2025

Movement and mobility help you keep your independence. Tai Chi is a great practice for older Veterans. This recording offers a short practice for those who use a walker or a chair for balance.
A toast to health: One Veteran swaps cocktails for mocktails
July 14, 2025

Reducing alcohol intake with mocktails can positively affect your health.