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Accelerating Federal Electronic Health Record deployment to deliver Veteran benefits
The Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) securely and effectively shares information between VA, DoD, other federal agencies and participating community care providers.
Disaster assistance and resources for Veterans
In the wake of a disaster, here are some resources available to Veterans and their families.
And the 2025 Veterans Day poster contest winner is…
The votes are in and the winner of the 2025 Veterans Day Poster Contest is...
VA enlists digital tool to help prevent Veteran suicide
VA’s SQUARES technology for reducing Veteran homelessness is marking its 10th Anniversary by expanding to tackle Veteran suicide prevention.
Life insurance premiums discounted for service members, spouses and Veterans
Starting July 1, 2025, service members, their spouses and Veterans covered under VA life insurance programs will see lower monthly premiums.

VA Press Room

July 23, 2025

VA to spend additional $800M on infrastructure improvements this year
July 22, 2025

VA awards more than $2M in grants to memorialize Veterans
July 22, 2025

VA, CMS partner to identify and recover $106M in duplicate billing
July 18, 2025

VA to extend caregiver support program eligibility for “legacy” Veterans, caregivers

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Veteran Focus: PACT Act

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Centenarian Veterans honored at Maui PACT Act event
Veterans at event offered health screenings, diabetic foot checks, vaccines, blood pressure checks, VA benefits and PACT Act registration.
How a Vietnam Veteran benefited from the PACT Act
82-year-old Army Veteran Wendell Bell was 30% service connected disabled and unaware of what he was eligible for under the PACT Act.
VA leads the way in exposure-informed care
As of July 2024, VA has approved more than 1.1 million claims made through the PACT Act. VA leads the way in exposure-informed care.
Veterans receive support and benefits at PACT Act event
Hundreds of Veterans attended an event aimed at providing support and assistance through the VA PACT Act.
The PACT Act: 2024 Expanded Health Care Eligibility toolkit
VA has prepared this PACT Act Stakeholder Toolkit for you to use and share information about VA’s expansion of health care eligibility for Veterans.

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Celebration of the 81st Guam Liberation Day
July 26, 2025

Eighty-one years have passed since Guam's liberation from Imperial Japanese forces. The island commemorates Liberation Day parade along Marine Corps Drive.
Virtual reality helps Veteran find his happy place
July 25, 2025

Army Veteran Steven Krawczyk served has used both in-person and virtual reality guided meditation to manage his PTSD and find his happy place.
VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on cancer treatment, Parkinson’s disease and dementia
July 25, 2025

This week, VA’s Office of Research and Development published three News Briefs highlighting research advances on a potential new liver cancer treatment, Parkinson’s disease treatment and dementia.
Sole Arkansan earns gold at 44th annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games
July 24, 2025

The National Veterans Wheelchair Games brings together hundreds of Veterans for some friendly but fierce competition across more than 20 adaptive sports, including softball, basketball and this year's highlight — axe throwing, a sport tried and true to the 2025 Games’ host site Minneapolis, Minnesota.
VA Emergency Ambulance Service saves Veteran in crisis
July 24, 2025

The VA Emergency Ambulance Service saved a Veteran's life with timely and effective response during a critical cardiac emergency at Cincinnati VA.
Surviving spouses and VA home loans
July 24, 2025

Eligible surviving wives or husbands can apply for a VA-guaranteed home loan to purchase or refinance a home. Here's how.