News Releases

The VA Contingency Plan outlines programs and resources necessary to ensure the shutdown of VA’s functions, if normal operations are suspended

Today the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced that 100 percent of its more than 1,000 medical facilities across the country now offer same-day services for urgent primary and mental health-care needs.

VA has begun publicly posting information on opioids dispensed from VA pharmacies, along with VA’s strategies to prescribe these pain medications appropriately and safely.

“Our outside providers are an essential part of our network and we need to improve our system of payments for their services," said VA Secretary Dr. David J. Shulkin.

The latest enhancements to the Decision Ready Claims program will expand the pool of Veterans, surviving spouses and service members eligible to participate in the program.

VA announced will use two innovative treatments to ease the everyday challenges associated with living with TBI and PTSD.

VA revised its contingency plan in accordance with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A–11.

This announcement represents the latest example of VA’s commitment to working closely with nonprofit organizations and other community partners to identify new and innovative ways to support Veterans’ health and well being.

VA has announced that the application process for the national Veterans Identification Card is now available for Veterans.

The hotline can be accessed at 855-948-2311 and is VA’s first non-clinical, non-emergency around-the-clock call center.

VA and DoD marked the 10th anniversary of the Integrated Disability Evaluation System, a program developed to streamline the disability evaluation process for wounded, ill and injured service members being medically discharged from military service.

By statute, the committee advises the secretary on existing VA education benefit programs and services as well as any new programs and services.