Vets Experience

Every April, the nation celebrates the Month of the Military Child – a time that honors all military children for their dedication and sacrifices. At VA, we honor military children year-round by providing them earned benefits. Dependents and surviving children of Veterans and service members may qualify for certain benefits, such as life insurance, education services and health care.

The IRS anticipates the third round of economic stimulus payments to be issued by April 7th to Social Security recipients and other federal beneficiaries who do not normally file a tax return.

Women Veterans continue to make positive strides in education, career and entrepreneurship, with many turning to STEM fields for their career choices.

VA recently announced that more than 50,000 Veterans have switched to receiving their benefit payments through direct deposit.

Veterans and active duty with a service-connected disability that prevents them from driving an automobile may qualify for a VA program to purchase a specially modified motor vehicle.

Florida Veterans rode their motorcycles to honor Vietnam War Veterans. Staff from the area Vet Centers were on hand to recognize the Vets and answer questions about readjustment counseling services.

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III honored Vietnam War Veterans during a ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., March 29, 2021.

Bridge My Return (BMR) is a free hiring platform connecting Veterans with military ready employers.

Face of InnoVAtion is a regular series from the VHA Innovation Ecosystem (VHA IE) focusing on VA employees who are working to change and save Veteran lives.

Jon Jensen, VHA Chief of Staff, talks with Chris Sandles, director of the South Texas VA Healthcare System. He manages the fastest growing VA health care system in the country.

The 35th Annual National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic will look a bit different but the mission remains the same. This year’s five-day event, sponsored by VA and DAV, will be held virtually.

VA was named one of 2021’s top large employers by Forbes magazine, recognizing our efforts to create a great working environment for our employees.