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Freund v. Collins fairness hearing scheduled
The Freund v. Collins fairness hearing is scheduled for Aug. 13, 2026, to consider whether the proposed class settlement is fair, reasonable and adequate.
Veteran care will improve with Federal EHR updates
You want the best care. You want your care team to make more informed decisions. The Federal EHR's new updates will make that happen.
Memorial Day observances and events across the nation
VA invites Veterans, their families, caregivers, survivors, and the public to honor fallen service members by attending Memorial Day ceremonies at VA National Cemeteries, VA Medical Centers, and surrounding communities across the country.
Veterans’ trust in VA hits record high: A promising trend for our heroes
Overall trust in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has reached an all-time high. In the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, 82% of Veterans who used VA services — including health care, benefits, burials and memorials — reported that they trust VA to fulfill the nation’s commitment to them.
What’s different this time: Why VA is confident in and accelerating deployments of the Federal EHR
The Federal EHR, VA's long-awaited, long-doubted health care transformation, is finally happening.

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.

Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for Aug. 17, 2026
August 17, 2026

This jobs of the week post includes listings for the week of Aug. 17, 2026. We will continue to post relevant listings as we receive them.
More than a baby shower: VA event teaches parents life-saving skills
August 16, 2026

Baby Safety Shower participants gained life-saving skills, baby essentials and confidence to help keep their children safe during emergencies.
Veterans stay connected to care following Mississippi tornadoes
August 15, 2026

After tornadoes devastated Mississippi communities, VA emergency outreach helped a Veteran couple maintain access to care and critical support.
Making strides in mental health care with the Million Veteran Program
August 14, 2026

The Million Veteran Program researches conditions and generates new avenues of care for heart health, cancer, military exposures, mental health care and more.
VA honors Native American Veterans and one of last Navajo Code Talkers
August 14, 2026

Each year, the large Native American community of Sacaton, Arizona, honors the heroic Native American Code Talkers with a community event and parade.
Suicide prevention is for all Veterans, no matter what you’re facing
August 14, 2026

VA suicide prevention support can reach every Veteran: rural, unenrolled, or those reaching out for the first time.

Choose VA Telehealth Town Hall
August 25, 2026 @ 9:00 AM ET
Manchester, NH
DuPage Veteran’s Resource Fair
August 25, 2026 @ 9:00 AM CT
Wheaton, IL
Veteran Services Event (Wide Ruins Chapter House)
August 25, 2026 @ 9:00 AM MT
Wide Ruins, AZ
Compensated Work Therapy Job Fair 2026
August 25, 2026 @ 10:00 AM CT
Wichita, KS
Connected Care/Telehealth Lobby Event Saginaw
August 25, 2026 @ 10:00 AM ET
Saginaw, MI
Volunteer to Receive NADA: Day 1
August 25, 2026 @ 1:00 PM ET
Providence, RI

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