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The National Association of County Veteran Service Officers (NACVSO) partnered with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs to host their first-ever NACVSO VA Claims Clinic during the organization’s annual conference in Denver, Colorado. The claims clinic boasted 500 CVSOs, representatives from VA benefits and healthcare, memorial specialists, loan experts, and state Veteran-serving partners – all working together to assist the over 800 participants who attended the event. This claims clinic was especially helpful as they hosted onsite examinations for VA compensation & pension claims, completing over 430 exams during the clinic.

In the vast expanse of the Pacific Islands, a unique event unfolded, uniting Veterans, families, caregivers and survivors in a symphony of support and empowerment. The Pacific Islands Veterans Experience Action Center (VEAC) event, held in-person and virtually, served as a beacon of unity across the ocean's expanse. In this blog, we embark on a journey through this remarkable event, highlighting its dual format, its impact on the Hawaiian and Guamanian communities, and the heartwarming stories that emerged from Veterans and VA employees alike.

Owning a business through franchising is a perfect hybrid between working for an organization and starting your own business from scratch. Here are six reasons why you may want to see if you have what it takes to be your own boss.

The South Carolina VA team hosted an impressive Veterans Experience Action Center (VEAC) from March 21-23, 2024. Over three days, more than 1100 Veterans, families, caregivers, and survivors received real-time connections to Veteran resources.

VBA has coordinated with Stars and Stripes to release a special edition insert, the Veterans Benefits Guide. The print and digital publication, which highlights VA benefits and services available for Veterans, service members, and their families, hit newsstands on December 9.

Deborah Sampson disguised herself as a man to fight in the revolutionary war. VA celebrates Sampson on Women’s Equality Day, Aug. 26.

After a Veteran passes away, family members should report the death of the Veteran to VA as soon as possible to stop current benefits payments. If the death is not reported promptly, survivors or executors of the Veteran’s estate may have to repay any overpayments received.

Staff from VA were on hand to support Veterans and their families throughout the 3-day SVA "NatCon" event.

Deciding when and how much to invest for retirement is one of most important financial decisions people will make in their lifetime. However, it can also be one of the most complex and challenging ones with several tax rules, fund types and investment plans to utilize. One such plan, available to members of the uniformed services and federal government employees, is the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).

The PACT Act, passed in August 2022, expands Veterans’ eligibility to benefits based on the addition of new presumptive conditions and toxic exposure locations. Presumptive conditions are ones VA assumes are related to military service, therefore making it easier for Veterans to connect certain conditions to their military service. As a result, more survivors are eligible for benefits than ever before.

Oklahoma City VA, in partnership with VA regional benefits office, Indian Health Services and other organizations, hold tribal PACT Act event.

The National Park Service (NPS) will host a variety of special events and provide free entrance to everyone on Saturday, Nov. 11 to commemorate Veterans Day.