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  • VA sets new record for customer satisfaction in memorial services

    VA sets new record for customer satisfaction in memorial services

    NCA earned the highest customer satisfaction score in 2025 by any public or private organization, according to American Customer Satisfaction Index.

  • VA releases annual Veteran suicide prevention report, updated with 2023 data

    VA releases annual Veteran suicide prevention report, updated with 2023 data

    VA released the National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report, which analyzes Veteran suicide from 2001 to 2023, the most recent year for which data is available.

  • VA moves to improve dental care access for eligible Veterans

    VA moves to improve dental care access for eligible Veterans

    VA is seeking to contract with a vendor that will build and maintain a robust national network of licensed dental providers and practitioners for eligible Veterans.

  • VA moves to speed delivery of survivors’ benefits

    VA moves to speed delivery of survivors’ benefits

    VA announced a new regulation that will lead to faster decisions and quicker payments for certain types of survivors’ benefits.

  • VA implements new flag display policy at facilities

    VA implements new flag display policy at facilities

    VA has announced a new policy limiting the display of flags at VA facilities, effective immediately.

  • VA releases updated Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan

    VA releases updated Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan

    On Thursday, June 20, 2024, VA joined more than 20 federal agencies to release its updated 2024-2027 Climate Adaptation Plan.

  • New VA study to develop artificial intelligence that can predict aggressive prostate cancer

    New VA study to develop artificial intelligence that can predict aggressive prostate cancer

    As part of a new research study that began July [...]

  • Special issue of Health Equity devoted to improving care for minority Veterans

    Special issue of Health Equity devoted to improving care for minority Veterans

    WASHINGTON ― The Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Research [...]

  • New VA Mission Statement recognizes sacred commitment to all Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors

    New VA Mission Statement recognizes sacred commitment to all Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors

    On Thursday, VA announced an updated version of its 1959 mission statement.

  • Mission Daybreak announces 10 winners in suicide prevention grand challenge

    Mission Daybreak announces 10 winners in suicide prevention grand challenge

    On February 16, VA announced the 10 winners of Mission Daybreak, a $20 million grand challenge to reduce Veteran suicides.

  • ICYMI: Veterans Day observances, events and discounts

    ICYMI: Veterans Day observances, events and discounts

    ICYMI is "In Case You Missed It," and if you haven't seen this week's "Veterans Resources" newsletters, then here's the news you need for Veterans Day events and discounts!

  • VA closes gap in survivor benefits for LGBTQ+ Veterans and survivors

    VA closes gap in survivor benefits for LGBTQ+ Veterans and survivors

    VA is closing a gap in survivor benefits for certain survivors of LGBTQ+ Veterans—specifically, for those who were unable to wed until the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court decision.

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