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2024 Veterans Day discounts, free meals and other retail offers
This 2024 Veterans Day discounts list will continue to be updated as we learn of more nationally available Veterans Day discounts, meals or other ways businesses and organizations want to give back to Veterans.
Check your Veteran Health Identification Card
Here are instructions on the ways to renew your Veteran Health Identification Card.
Find your Veterans Day events, 2024
November marks National Veteran and Military Families Month, highlighted by Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11. This list of Veterans Day and Veterans Month events is organized by state and will be continuously updated with more events throughout the month.
VA announces 2024 State of Innovation Report
Learn more about 25 featured innovations developed by VA employees in the 2024 VHA State of Innovation Report.
Veterans Day National Committee selects Regional Sites for 2024
This year, 56 communities across 29 states and the District of Columbia will host VA-recognized Veterans Day observances to pay tribute to America’s heroes.

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.

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.
Battle Creek VA Outreach team conducted over 70 PACT Act information events
Battle Creek VA's outreach team crafted a comprehensive communications plan to reach primarily rural Veterans for PACT Act information events.
More than 1,000 Veterans apply for PACT Act benefits
More than 1,000 Veterans attended three-day PACT Act claims clinics in Colorado Springs

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.
Central Virginia VA puts a spotlight on employee innovation
November 9, 2024

Event showcases innovation, employee-driven projects that are transforming health care for Veterans across VA.
Dreams for Veterans
November 9, 2024

Dreams for Veterans helps fulfill the final dreams of terminally ill Veterans.
Lung cancer screening
November 8, 2024

Given his age and history of smoking, his nurse practitioner recommended a CT scan that revealed stage 1 lung cancer.
North Texas VA’s powerful tool helps identify cancerous diseases
November 8, 2024

Unveiling of a new molecular imaging system is a breakthrough in cancer treatment for Veteran patients.
CMV Congressional Gold Medal series: Native American Code Talkers
November 8, 2024

Native American Code Talkers played a vital role in both World War I and World War II.
#OperationGreenLight for Veterans
November 7, 2024

From Nov. 4 to 11, buildings and homes across the country will light up green to recognize the sacrifice and strength of our Veterans as they transition from military to civilian life.