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VA has implemented 27 of the 32 Isakson and Roe Act of 2020 information technology provisions to expand education benefits for Veterans.

VA disability compensation is a monthly, tax-free payment to Veterans who were injured, sustained a long-term illness or experienced a worsening medical condition during their military service.

Thanks to VEText, a text message appointment reminder system for Veterans with the potential to decrease no-shows developed through VHAIE, VA already had systems in place to begin doing just that.

VBA and the Office of Information and Technology (OIT) successfully completed all necessary Information Technology (IT) updates on Oct. 31 to process education benefits in accordance with the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017.

VA’s Office of Information and Technology (OIT) quintupled the capacity of its primary telehealth system, VA Video Connect, to allow more clinicians and patients to conduct remote appointments simultaneously. Veterans Health Administration clinicians now conduct close to 30,000 telehealth video appointments a day, compared to fewer than 2,500 video appointments each day in January and February.

Many VA Medical Centers (VAMCs) across the country are re-opening their doors and expanding services. To ensure the protection of both patients and staff, VA’s Office of Information and Technology (OIT) collaborated with the Durham, North Carolina VAMC to launch the COVID-19 digital pre-entry screener.

Do you know how this VA office works behind the scenes and why it’s really important to you and the Veteran community?

VA Medical Centers (VAMCs) across the country are expanding services now that onsite patient care can safely resume. To ensure the protection of both patients and staff, VA's Office of Information and Technology (OIT) worked with VHA to launch “I am Here,” a new VEText virtual check-in feature.

The benefits of 3D printing are limitless—from individually customized care, such as creating hand and foot orthotics, prosthetic limbs, and reconstructive surgery, to more groundbreaking applications, such as the ability to accurately replicate a patient’s heart, lung, spine, or aortic valve. Clearly, 3D printing has a profound impact on Veterans’ lives.

During the coronavirus pandemic, Americans have turned to accessing critical health care and financial services online and on their mobile devices. VA’s Office of Information and Technology (OIT) has security tools to protect Veterans’ personal information online.

Storytelling is a wonderful way to teach. Check out this classic story of Little Red Riding Hood told in a new way – and share it with your friends, family, children and grandchildren.

Smart devices make your life easier by allowing a few clicks to unlock your door, change the movie you are watching, or look in the refrigerator while at the store. But how does all this work?