This week’s roundup of Veterans news and resources:
- With no down payment needed, VA-backed home loans are among the best in the business. If you’re looking to buy your own home, check out our resource page for more information and to see if you qualify.
- The Paralympic Games are underway in London, and our Veterans are going for gold. Read about Scott Winkler’s journey from his injury in Iraq to competing on the world stage as he competes in the shot put category. Earlier this week, Naval officer Brad Snyder took gold in swimming.
- Like many VAntage Point readers, I’m attending college using VA education benefits. But I found some fellow Vets felt isolated from the rest of their classmates. Check out my piece in The Atlantic that explores how student Veterans deal with the social challenges when going back to school.
- Speaking of student Vets: Iraq Veteran (and newly molded 2LT) Don Gomez outlined a blueprint for success for student Veterans last year, and it’s still relevant today.
- Want to know more about what ails you? The A-Z Health Topic Index helps you find information on a variety of health concerns.
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Overall trust in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has reached an all-time high. In the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, 82% of Veterans who used VA services — including health care, benefits, burials and memorials — reported that they trust VA to fulfill the nation’s commitment to them.
The Federal EHR, VA's long-awaited, long-doubted health care transformation, is finally happening.
VA is enhancing the VA Home Loan program with cutting-edge technologies, making it easier and more efficient for our Veterans to achieve the American Dream of homeownership.
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