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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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Plan for your future as an Intermediate Care Technician
February 13, 2026

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Lead Intermediate Care Technician (ICT) Evan Messegee knows firsthand that when employees feel valued and supported, they’re empowered to do their best work.
VA prosthetics help Veteran
February 13, 2026

A Marine Veteran pushes himself each day to use his prosthesis, working closely with VA’s Prosthetics services.
VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on cancer care, wheelchairs and Parkinson’s disease
February 13, 2026

VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting research findings on improving cancer care, a robotic wheelchair system and Parkinson's disease.
How much money would it take to end Veteran homelessness?
February 12, 2026

Breaking down the key elements needed to end Veteran homelessness using real-time data to provide ongoing support.
Atlanta Veteran celebrates 100th birthday
February 11, 2026

Navy Veteran Raleigh Durden, Jr., celebrated his 100th birthday, marking a century of life filled with service, faith and family.
From uniform to unforgettable: BHM Veteran spotlights
February 11, 2026

Throughout Black History Month, the Center for Minority Veterans (CMV) is honored to highlight the stories of Black Veterans whose commitment to community endures long after they hang up their uniforms.

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