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Latest NewsStephen Walker2023-12-24T15:03:06-05:00
  • Service across generations

    Service across generations

    From battlefield care to national leadership, Gayle Smith and Elaine Niggemann transformed nursing through courage, innovation, and service.

  • Network with a VA recruiter at an upcoming event

    Network with a VA recruiter at an upcoming event

    This March, our recruiters are traveling the country to connect with potential candidates and share all there is to know about VA employment and working with our Veterans. Come network with a VA recruiter at one of the six events below.

  • VA offers women Veterans direct access to VA gynecology

    VA offers women Veterans direct access to VA gynecology

    Women Veterans enrolled in VA health care now have the option to schedule gynecology appointments without needing a referral from primary care.

  • VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on hospice care, cancer treatment and burn pits

    VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on hospice care, cancer treatment and burn pits

    VA Research recently published research findings on hospice, a promising new precision cancer treatment and the link between burn pits and sinus disease.

  • VA: Health and Benefits app adds new Certificate of Eligibility enhancements

    VA: Health and Benefits app adds new Certificate of Eligibility enhancements

    With the latest update to the VA: Health and Benefits mobile app, viewing the latest Certificate of Eligibility has never been more convenient. 

  • Honoring Women’s History Month at Million Veteran Program

    Honoring Women’s History Month at Million Veteran Program

    MVP researchers are using their skills to make discoveries for Veterans. Here, they share why it’s important for women to be included in medical research.

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  • Smiling woman wearing a helicopter pilot helmet sits in a cockpit, surrounded by controls and equipment, conveying a sense of confidence, service, and adventure.

    Service across generations

    From battlefield care to national leadership, Gayle Smith and Elaine Niggemann transformed nursing through courage, innovation, and service.

  • March 6, 2026

    VA offers women Veterans direct access to VA gynecology

  • March 5, 2026

    Honoring Women’s History Month at Million Veteran Program

  • March 4, 2026

    VA TelePulmonology connects Veterans with expert lung care

  • March 3, 2026

    VA Homeless Programs: More than just housing

  • March 2, 2026

    Live Whole Health #307: A little acupressure, a lot of peace

  • March 2, 2026

    VA telehealth connects a Veteran to the Wheelchair Games

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  • A couple sits on a sofa with mobile phones looking for their certificate of eligibility on the VA health a benefits mobile app.

    VA: Health and Benefits app adds new Certificate of Eligibility enhancements

    With the latest update to the VA: Health and Benefits mobile app, viewing the latest Certificate of Eligibility has never been more convenient. 

  • March 5, 2026

    Protecting Veterans from fraudulent scams

  • March 4, 2026

    Vetbiz success: What makes SBA support matter most

  • March 4, 2026

    Introducing the Claim Assist Portal: A new, easier way to respond to VA claim requests

  • March 2, 2026

    Do you qualify for additional VA education benefits?

  • February 18, 2026

    Home loan borrowers can now deduct funding fees

  • February 17, 2026

    VA moves to speed delivery of survivors’ benefits

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Last updated December 24, 2023

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