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VA Improves the Veteran Experience with Contact Centers
VA's contact centers have moved to the cloud to boost resilience of critical Veteran-facing platforms, cut costs, and drive exceptional service to Veterans.
Veterans find hope and healing on the slopes as Winter Sports Clinic kicks off in Colorado
Nearly 400 Veterans from across the country have gathered in Snowmass Village for the 39th Annual National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic. This premier adaptive rehabilitation event, co-presented by VA and Disabled American Veterans (DAV), continues through April 5.
Apply to host VA-recognized 2025 Regional Veterans Day Observances
VA and the Veterans Day National Committee (VDNC) invites cities, towns, and non-profit groups across the country to join us in showing appreciation for Veterans by applying to hold VA-recognized regional Veterans Day observances.
The 2025 National Veterans Day Poster Contest is now open
VA and the Veterans Day National Committee are now accepting entries for the 2025 Veterans Day Poster Contest. Submissions are due by 11:59 p.m. (EDT) on May 2, 2025.
VA Secretary Doug Collins Welcomes Employees Back to In-Person Work
Secretary Doug Collins announces VA’s shift to in-person work, ensuring a smooth transition while prioritizing service to Veterans.

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.

Disaster assistance and resources for Veterans
October 8, 2024

In the wake of a disaster, here are some resources available to Veterans and their families.
Pregnant Women Veterans: VA’s maternity care coordinators are here for you
April 12, 2025

Having a maternity care coordinator at your side means you’ve got an advocate to ensure you and your baby receive the best care.
Container gardening made easy
April 11, 2025

From fresh flowers to herbs and even produce, almost any plant can be grown in a container!
The Women Veterans step-by-step guide to benefits and services
April 11, 2025

Have you recently transitioned from military service, or are you looking to better understand the benefits and services available to you or a Veteran in your life? Here’s a step-by-step guide on how you can apply for your earned benefits and services.
Live Whole Health #267: Be gentle, please!
April 10, 2025

Moving the body in gentle ways is good for you, and with this practice, you don’t even have to get out of your chair!
Take the Five Days to be Healthier Together challenge
April 9, 2025

Take the Five Days to be Healthier Together challenge to be stronger and healthier.
Opening protected emails from the Department of Veterans Affairs
April 9, 2025

Protected emails from VA safeguard sensitive information and are easy to open by authorized recipients.