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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.

Essential resources for Veteran families with special needs
April 29, 2025

There are many resources available for those caring for someone with special needs—whether a child, sibling or other loved one.
600 Volunteers + 45,000 hours = total dedication
April 29, 2025

VA Boston Healthcare System recently recognized the dedication of its volunteer workforce.
Putting Veterans first: How the Western North Carolina VA leads the way
April 29, 2025

The Western North Carolina VA Health Care System (WNCVAHCS), and its main hospital the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, North Carolina, was recognized for its exceptional commitment to employee and patient experience, as demonstrated by its performance metrics.
Veteran Resources: Events of the week April 28, 2025
April 28, 2025

We’ve curated an assortment of events that aim to assist, educate, and enrich Veterans and their families. Each week, we post relevant and timely events for the Veteran community.
Fort Jackson NCOA students volunteer at VA medical center
April 28, 2025

Students from the Fort Jackson Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) recently volunteered at the Columbia VA Health Care System’s Dorn Campus.
Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for April 28, 2025
April 28, 2025

This post contains links to job listings for the week of April 28, 2025. Each week, we post relevant and timely listings as we receive them, and for the locations listed.