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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.

‘VA saved my life’
April 27, 2025

Marine Corps Veteran Andrew Appleton was skeptical about seeking care at VA. But when an excruciating leg injury left him desperate for help, his life changed.
Paralyzed at 79, competing at 83
April 26, 2025

At 79, Douglas B. Hatch was paralyzed by Guillain-Barré syndrome. Now 83, he’s training to compete in the National Veterans Wheelchair Games.
VA health care: A lifeline for Veterans
April 25, 2025

VA delivers the care you have earned—whenever and wherever you need it.
Live Whole Health #269: Face it. You need a massage
April 24, 2025

Face it, muscle tension is not good for your health, but you can do something about it in 15 minutes!
From ice to inspiration: Flyers Warriors skate to new heights for Veterans and their community
April 24, 2025

VA's Adaptive Sports Grant propelled the Flyers Warriors to new heights, expanding their family and impact, demonstrating how adaptive sports can amplify success and connection for Veterans nationwide.
Building a new future for Veterans with Parkinson’s disease
April 23, 2025

For a group of Veterans at the Central Virginia VA Health Care System, Parkinson’s care includes a regular check-in to see what they’ve built with Legos.