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  • VA announces major survivor benefits reforms

    VA announces major survivor benefits reforms

    The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced a three-pronged approach to eliminate barriers and streamline the process for how eligible survivors and dependents of deceased Veterans and servicemembers apply for and receive VA benefits and services.

  • VA funds first study on psychedelic-assisted therapy for Veterans

    VA funds first study on psychedelic-assisted therapy for Veterans

    VA will fund a study on Methylenedioxymethamphetamine-assisted, or MDMA-assisted, therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder and alcohol use disorder among Veterans.

  • VA awards $4.3M in cooperative agreements to states, territories to help understand and prevent Veteran suicide

    VA awards $4.3M in cooperative agreements to states, territories to help understand and prevent Veteran suicide

    VA will award more than $4.3 million in cooperative agreements to states and territories to help fund and provide technical assistance to suicide mortality review committees, which aim to identify and characterize local suicide deaths to better inform Veteran suicide prevention strategies.

  • VA begins transition to simpler online sign-in experience for Veterans’ account access

    VA begins transition to simpler online sign-in experience for Veterans’ account access

    Veterans can now create their new Login.gov or ID.me accounts as VA transitions to a streamlined process for accessing VA online services.

  • VA calls for extension of Veteran foreclosure moratorium through Dec. 31, 2024

    VA calls for extension of Veteran foreclosure moratorium through Dec. 31, 2024

    Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs strongly encouraged mortgage servicers to extend the Veteran foreclosure moratorium — originally slated to expire on May 31 – through Dec. 31.

  • Through 2027, Veterans no longer need to pay copays for their first three outpatient mental health care visits of each year

    Through 2027, Veterans no longer need to pay copays for their first three outpatient mental health care visits of each year

    Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced that Veterans no longer need to pay copays for their first three outpatient mental health care and substance use disorder visits of each calendar year through 2027.

  • Veteran trust in VA has increased 25% since 2016, reaches all-time high

    Veteran trust in VA has increased 25% since 2016, reaches all-time high

    Today, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced that Veteran trust in VA has reached an all-time high of 80.4% – up from 55% when the survey began in 2016.

  • VA, DOD expand partnership to increase primary health care access for Virginia Veterans

    VA, DOD expand partnership to increase primary health care access for Virginia Veterans

    Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced the expansion of a partnership with the Department of Defense (DOD) to increase VA health care access for Veterans in Virginia.

  • VA invites Veterans and public to join annual Memorial Day ceremonies at 130+ VA cemeteries

    VA invites Veterans and public to join annual Memorial Day ceremonies at 130+ VA cemeteries

    Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it will host Memorial Day ceremonies at more than 130 national cemeteries across the country to commemorate the lives of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation, as well as all Veterans buried in VA cemeteries.

  • VA expands health care services for Veterans in Florida

    VA expands health care services for Veterans in Florida

    The Department of Veterans Affairs announced the official opening of one of its newest clinics in South Tampa, Florida. Sabal Park Clinic provides a comprehensive suite of services – including primary care, mental health, social work, and dietetics.

  • VA supporting nationwide ‘Memorial May’ marches honoring Veterans, service members

    VA supporting nationwide ‘Memorial May’ marches honoring Veterans, service members

    Between now and May 27, the Department of Veterans Affairs will participate in a 20,000-mile nationwide march across the United States with 214,000 volunteers honoring our nation’s Veterans, service members and families.

  • VA announces goal to house 41,000+ Veterans experiencing homelessness in 2024

    VA announces goal to house 41,000+ Veterans experiencing homelessness in 2024

    The Department of Veterans Affairs announced its 2024 goals in support of its efforts to prevent and end Veteran homelessness.

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Last updated February 25, 2015

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