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Attention artists: The 2026 National Veterans Day Poster Contest is now open!
VA and the Veterans Day National Committee are now accepting submissions for the 2026 Veterans Day Poster Contest.
Winter storm, deep freeze put Veterans at risk: VA urges early planning
A powerful winter storm will bring heavy snow, dangerous ice and life‑threatening cold to some of the U.S. this weekend. VA urges Veterans to prepare now.
Here’s how to see attorney and agent fees paid by VA
VA will now publish the amount of money it's legally obligated to pay to VA-accredited attorneys and claim agents assisting Veterans with disability claims.
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.

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From D-Day to 100th birthday
February 17, 2026

Honoring WWII Navy Veteran JL Stevens on his 100th birthday, reflecting on his service, including D-Day, with the West Texas VA Health Care System.
VA moves to speed delivery of survivors’ benefits
February 17, 2026

VA announced a new regulation that will lead to faster decisions and quicker payments for certain types of survivors’ benefits.
Live Whole Health #305: Give your shoulders a little love
February 16, 2026

Feeling stress or tightness in your upper back and shoulders? Get moving to give them a bit of love!
CHAMPVA app hits 1 million, bringing benefits to your fingertips
February 16, 2026

The CHAMPVA app helps Veterans and family members access benefit information, covered services and VA resources from their mobile device.
Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for Feb. 16, 2026
February 16, 2026

This post includes links to job listings for the week of Feb.16, 2026. We will continue to post relevant listings as we receive them.
VCS customers donate 7,000+ items to help homeless Veterans
February 15, 2026

VCS customers gave more than 7,000 items to help homeless Veterans for the holidays. Patrons donated essential items in PatriotStores to help Veterans in need.

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