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Claims process streamlined for Veterans affected by 1973 NPRC records fire
VA is making the claims process easier for Veterans whose records were damaged or destroyed in the 1973 fire at the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC).
Need a personal record from VA? Here’s the FOIA page that gets you there.
A simpler FOIA and records request page connects Veterans with the right office.
With Federal EHR, no more ‘last-four’ check in at VA Medical Centers
With the Federal EHR, Veterans can use their VHIC to check in for appointments, eliminating the need for audibly confirming "last-four."
VA ChatEHR helps staff stay focused on Veteran care
Meet VA ChatEHR, a new tool that helps VA staff quickly find guidance while learning the Federal Electronic Health Record.
View lab results and other new features in the VA mobile app
Veterans can now view lab results and other new features in the VA mobile app.

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.

Rural community profile: Exploring Fargo, North Dakota
September 4, 2026

If you’re All About Veterans like we are, consider a career built in one of VA’s 500+ rural medical centers like Fargo, North Dakota.
Playing from the heart: Finding healing and connection through music
September 4, 2026

A lifelong pianist shares how creativity, therapy and community shape his journey with music at the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival.
VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on alcohol use disorder, toxic exposure and rehabilitation
September 4, 2026

VA Research highlights new findings on alcohol use disorder, toxic exposure and sarcoidosis, and access to rehabilitation care.
Break the job search stall with a free ACP mentor
September 3, 2026

Apply for an ACP mentorship today to unlock access to key industry insights, answers to career questions and a roadmap from where you are now to your dream job.
Support your mental health, one app at a time
September 3, 2026

VA offers a variety of virtual resources to provide mental health support, guidance, and care.
Proving the path exists: One police officer’s rise to VA’s executive ranks
September 3, 2026

Air Force Veteran Roger Hudson is the first person in VA history to rise from a police officer position to the Senior Executive Service.

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