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VA improves access to claims information
VA recently enhanced the Claim Status Tool to improve your digital, self-service experience. The tool now shows a breakdown of the eight-step disability claims process, making it easier to understand where your claim currently is
Beware: Claims predators want to prey on your benefits
Claims predators take advantage of Veterans and their beneficiaries by using high-pressure tactics, sharing misleading information and making false promises to convince Veterans to sign up for their services. Here's how to spot them.
2024 Veterans Day Poster Contest: And the winner is…
The 2024 Veterans Day Poster Contest received over 150 entrants on the theme "A Legacy of Loyalty and Service." This year's winner is...
VA redesigns and expands Burn Pit Registry
VA today announced the launch of the redesigned Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry.
Army Soldiers and Veterans compete on Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics
Seven U.S. Army soldiers, one Army Reserve soldier and two Veterans are representing Team USA at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, which begins today.

The VA Health and Benefits mobile app puts your VA health and benefit information and resources at your fingertips — anywhere, anytime! For your security, the app requires you to enter the same login credentials you use for VA.gov.

Oklahoma City VA increases awareness about PACT Act
Oklahoma City VA and the Kiowa Tribe held a presumptive claims event for Veterans to learn about eligibility for VA care and other benefits under the PACT Act.
PACT Act benefits: claims received by August 9 will be eligible for 12 months of backdated compensation
Apply for VA health care & benefits under PACT Act. Don't miss VetFest! Join 50+ events across the country for assistance & information.
VA to host PACT Act events throughout July during ‘Summer VetFest’
Find upcoming Summer VetFest event dates! Explore PACT Act's Veteran health care and benefits expansion, with support for burn pits, Agent Orange, and more.
Tribal Nations receive PACT Act resources
PACT Act resources were presented to Tribal Nations to save travel time and help navigate VA systems. Online services can be difficult for the elderly population.
Researchers support Veterans exposed to toxic substances
Researchers and health care providers met at PACT Act Research Symposium for Veteran Health to discuss toxic exposure illnesses.

Gulf War Illness committee meeting set for Nov. 20-21
November 18, 2024

Gulf War Illness committee provides advice to the VA Secretary. Meetings can be attended in person or virtually.
Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for Nov. 18, 2024
November 18, 2024

This post contains links to jobs for the week of Nov. 18, 2024. Each week, we post relevant and timely listings as we receive them, and for the locations listed.
VA houses nearly 48,000 homeless Veterans
November 17, 2024

VA permanently housed 47,925 homeless Veterans in fiscal year 2024, exceeding its goals for the third year in a row.
VA optometrist for 25 years
November 16, 2024

Optometrist Dr. John Marshall has been eyewitness to major changes in VA optometric service.
Free online boxing, kickboxing workouts
November 16, 2024

FightCamp is a Blue Star Families Perks Partner that enhances physical and mental fitness while encouraging individuals to build strength, resilience, and focus — all from the comfort of their homes.
CWV Book Corner, November: Navy Veteran Jacqueleen Bido
November 16, 2024

This month’s Center for Women Veterans Book Corner author is Navy Veteran Dr. Jacqueleen Bido, who served as a Information Systems Technician from 1998 to 2006. She wrote “The Person Versus The Process.”