VA Secretary Denis McDonough spoke at the National Press Club on Nov. 7, 2022. The following are his remarks from the event.  

Your COVID-19 questions answered. VA is listening to your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine and booster, and is hosting a blog series on questions from Veterans.

Veterans filing disability claims may feel a sense of relief when they submit their claim but still have lingering questions about what comes next in the claims process.

For the first time in 78 years, G.I. Bill® applicants can receive an immediate, real-time education benefits decision, thanks to the simplified Post-9/11 GI Bill application experience.

Veterans with cancer conditions related to toxic exposure, including reproductive cancer of any type, including breast cancer, can now more easily access VA benefits.

Service-Disabled Veterans Life Insurance (S-DVI) is closing to new enrollment after December 31, 2022. VA is launching a new program— VA Life Insurance (VALife)—on January 1, 2023

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.

Each year, the Veterans Day National Committee hosts the annual Veterans Day observance at Arlington National Cemetery. This year, 33 communities in 25 states and the District of Columbia will also host VA-recognized Veterans Day observances to pay tribute to America’s heroes.

Should brain injury caused by a blast wave from an explosion be considered distinct from a TBI caused by a physical impact?

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CSAM), and it’s time to remember that cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility.

VA has simplified and streamlined the application process for medical debt relief, allowing Veterans better access. Apply for and receive medical debt relief now.

Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers has expanded to now include caregivers of eligible Veterans of all service eras.