On Dec. 31, 2020, VA resumed in-person disability compensation and pension (C&P) medical exams performed by VA contractors. The C&P exams are now available for scheduling in 42,516 U.S. zip codes.
Phoenix VA Regional Office held a Virtual Veterans Experience Action Center event, a unique opportunity for Veterans to get assistance with VA benefits they earned through their military service.
Like any military mission, transitioning to civilian life takes research, planning and the right tools. One of the most powerful tools you have is the GI Bill ®.
The Veterans Benefits Banking Program (VBBP) has made it easier and safer than ever before to receive your benefits electronically and protect yourself from fraud. Since the program launched in December 2019, VBBP has helped ensure nearly 25,000 Veterans and beneficiaries are no longer at risk for financial fraud tied to pre-paid debit cards and paper checks.
Since its launch in December 2019, the VA Solid Start program has reached nearly 70,000 Veterans to help them connect with VA benefits and services – from education and career counseling to disability compensation and home loan guaranty.
VBA and the Office of Information and Technology (OIT) successfully completed all necessary Information Technology (IT) updates on Oct. 31 to process education benefits in accordance with the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017.
VBA proudly celebrates Native American Heritage Day. This day was established to honor and recognize the first people of this nation – Native Americans – and to celebrate their cultural heritage and integral importance to our past, present and future.
The VA Debt Management Center (DMC) is sending a letter this month to Veterans with benefit debts advising that due process notification letters will resume after January 1, 2021.
Veterans Employment Through Technology Education Courses (VET TEC) is a five-year, $75 million pilot program that helps Veterans improve their IT skills through courses offered by industry-leading training providers, both in-person and virtual.
VA announced Oct. 28 that it achieved a record year […]
VETS prepares Veterans, Service members and spouses for meaningful careers. It provides eligible participants with resources and expertise, protects their employment rights and promotes their employment opportunities.
October is particularly meaningful for VA’s Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Service: it's a time to bring extra attention to National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) and Spina Bifida Awareness Month.