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Fraud alert: Beware the “Veterans Savings Program” postcard scam
The latest fraud tactic targeting Veterans involves sending fake postcards claiming you're entitled to “extra VA benefits” or additional payments.
Freund v. Collins fairness hearing scheduled
The Freund v. Collins fairness hearing is scheduled for Aug. 13, 2026, to consider whether the proposed class settlement is fair, reasonable and adequate.
Veteran care will improve with Federal EHR updates
You want the best care. You want your care team to make more informed decisions. The Federal EHR's new updates will make that happen.
Memorial Day observances and events across the nation
VA invites Veterans, their families, caregivers, survivors, and the public to honor fallen service members by attending Memorial Day ceremonies at VA National Cemeteries, VA Medical Centers, and surrounding communities across the country.
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.

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.

“My pain is barely a comma now”
June 16, 2026

Pain management at Cheyenne VA Health Care System (CVAHCS) is helping Veterans rethink chronic pain and improve quality of life.
Secretary Collins: Veterans are a business advantage
June 16, 2026

VA Secretary Doug Collins told employers at the Disney Veterans Institute Summit to put Veterans at the center of how they think, hire and operate.
Live Whole Health #322: From ache to ahhhh!
June 15, 2026

Want an easier, less painful day? Yoga and tai chi might be the "ache to ahhhh" game‑changers you haven’t tried yet.
Lock it down: Protecting your VA health data
June 15, 2026

Learn how to better protect your VA health data with three simple tips.
Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for June 15, 2026
June 15, 2026

This jobs of the week post includes listings for the week of June 15, 2026. We will continue to post relevant listings as we receive them.
Strengthening emergency care by transforming clinical readiness
June 14, 2026

At VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System, improvements in emergency care are leading to better outcomes for Veterans in need of lifesaving care.

VA PACT ACT Event
June 16, 2026 @ 8:30 AM CT
Durant, OK
Choctaw Nation PACT ACT Event
June 16, 2026 @ 9:00 AM CT
Durant, OK
Mental Health First Aid for Veterans
June 16, 2026 @ 9:00 AM ET
East Orange, NJ
Vet Connect Station
June 16, 2026 @ 9:00 AM MT
Grand Junction, CO
Allentown VA Clinic Healthcare Enrollment Event
June 17, 2026 @ 10:00 AM ET
Allentown, PA
Page VA Clinic Expansion of Services Ribbon Cutting
June 17, 2026 @ 10:00 AM PT
Page, AZ

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