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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.

Veteran found housing and purpose through VA and gardening
January 17, 2026

Veteran Pat Cox shares his story of combating addiction, finding support and housing through VA, and growing a healthier, more connected life.
Training rural workforce to care for women Veterans – VA continues its mission
January 17, 2026

Expanding women’s health care in rural areas: Training initiatives empower VA primary care teams to meet the growing needs of women Veterans.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Day of service to honor Veterans
January 17, 2026

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is an annual National Day of Service for the community.
New year, new VA career
January 16, 2026

At the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), we’re beginning the year with a wide range of open positions across our nationwide network, offering rewarding career opportunities for talented professionals in clinical and support roles.
Flying saved my life
January 16, 2026

When Navy Veteran Kelly Keener asked his VA doctor for a simple form to keep flying, neither expected what came next: a diagnosis that led to life-saving heart surgery.
Revolutionizing cancer treatment for Veterans
January 16, 2026

Veterans battle liver cancer with groundbreaking histotripsy at Houston VA, offering non-invasive, hope-filled cancer treatment.

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