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  • Virtual reality helps Veteran find his happy place

    Virtual reality helps Veteran find his happy place

    Army Veteran Steven Krawczyk served has used both in-person and virtual reality guided meditation to manage his PTSD and find his happy place.

  • Using virtual reality at home

    Using virtual reality at home

    Gulf Coast VA has established a standardized Virtual Reality Home Use program.

  • Veteran and VA provider and the future of virtual reality

    Veteran and VA provider and the future of virtual reality

    Barry Peterson shares his experience as a VA virtual reality provider and user and how it helps him connect with other Veterans.

  • Veterans at Indianapolis VA thrive with virtual reality group sessions

    Veterans at Indianapolis VA thrive with virtual reality group sessions

    Veterans share how virtual reality group sessions have helped their mental health, pain and mindfulness.

  • Gulf Coast VA advances virtual reality for Veteran care 

    Gulf Coast VA advances virtual reality for Veteran care 

    Liz Williams shares her experience pioneering virtual reality in her hospital and advancing it for home use.

  • How a VA virtual reality headset changed a Veteran’s life 

    How a VA virtual reality headset changed a Veteran’s life 

    Gary Ruc shares how virtual reality provided hope post-combat injury and is a physical and mental support tool for fellow Veterans.

  • Virtual reality for Veteran TelePain management

    Virtual reality for Veteran TelePain management

    VISN 12 Clinical Resource Hub clinicians lead the way with TelePain, a unique approach to managing chronic pain and at-home care

  • Houston VA virtual reality grant program

    Houston VA virtual reality grant program

    Dr. Mackenzie Shanahan’s project enhances treatment of Veterans with irritable bowel syndrome using virtual reality.

  • Virtual reality is Veteran’s path to recovery

    Virtual reality is Veteran’s path to recovery

    Army Veteran Joshua Maloney uses virtual reality exposure to aid in PTSD and alcohol addiction recovery

  • Virtual reality technology improves Veteran care

    Virtual reality technology improves Veteran care

    A Veteran diagnosed with multiple sclerosis stays active using virtual reality technology at Central Iowa VA.

  • The transformative role of virtual reality-based meditation

    The transformative role of virtual reality-based meditation

    Immersive technology is providing new hope to Veterans with treatment-resistant depression.

  • Using virtual reality to treat PTSD

    Using virtual reality to treat PTSD

    Virtual reality therapy lets Veterans confront and manage traumas in a safe and controlled environment. It’s a path to recovery.

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Last updated July 16, 2025

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