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Veterans’ trust in VA hits record high: A promising trend for our heroes
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.
What’s different this time: Why VA is confident in and accelerating deployments of the Federal EHR
The Federal EHR, VA's long-awaited, long-doubted health care transformation, is finally happening.
Modernizing VA home loans
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.
VA: Health and Benefits app adds new Certificate of Eligibility enhancements
With the latest update to the VA: Health and Benefits mobile app, viewing the latest Certificate of Eligibility has never been more convenient.
Introducing the Claim Assist Portal: A new, easier way to respond to VA claim requests
VA is making it easier than ever to keep your claim on track. With the new Claim Assist Portal, you’ll have a faster, more convenient way to respond when additional information is needed.

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.

The Veteran Interoperability Pledge (VIP) connects Veterans to care
May 9, 2026

The Veteran Interoperability Pledge securely connects VA and community providers to improve care coordination to support Veterans wherever they get care.
Veterans, spring into a new VA career
May 8, 2026

VA is always looking to hire talented, compassionate and qualified health care providers and support staff, and who better than Veterans themselves?
Surge event expands housing access for homeless Veterans
May 8, 2026

Homeless Veterans gain housing, care and support through a surge event uniting VA and community partners in a coordinated response.
VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on chronic pain, toxic exposure and long-term opioid use
May 8, 2026

VA Research published findings on reducing chronic pain, a link between toxic exposure and suicide, and how long-term opioid therapy may lead to dental disease.
Help end Veteran homelessness: Take the 2026 CHALENG survey
May 7, 2026

The annual CHALENG survey collects input from Veterans, providers and community members to help strengthen local efforts and improve homelessness programs.
VR&E: Improving development and delivery of individualized rehabilitation plans
May 6, 2026

VA is proposing changes to make VR&E more efficient and easier for Veterans to access the services they need, by eliminating Vocational Rehabilitation Panels.

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