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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.

Unlocking Veteran tax exemptions across states and U.S. territories
April 22, 2025

Most U.S. states and territories provide tax benefits for Veterans, their families and survivors. Whether you’re a Veteran checking options [...]
World War II prisoner of war diary uncovered
April 22, 2025

Daughter and son-in-law find a diary of her father's life as a prisoner of war written on toilet paper.
Veteran Resources: Events of the week April 21, 2025
April 21, 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.
Veteran satisfaction and trust in VA telehealth continues to rise
April 21, 2025

VA announces positive Veteran satisfaction feedback on telehealth services, including video visits, in the first half of fiscal 2025.
Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for April 21, 2025
April 21, 2025

This post contains links to job listings for the week of April 21, 2025. Each week, we post relevant and timely listings as we receive them, and for the locations listed.
Volunteers make homeless Veteran stand down event a success
April 20, 2025

The VA Bay Pines stand down relies on volunteers to connect Veterans facing homelessness with the resources they need.