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Spread the word: The 2025 Veterans Benefits Guide is now available
How much do you know about VA care, benefits and services? Don’t miss out on what you've earned—check out the "2025 VA Federal Benefits Guide for Veterans, Dependents, Survivors, and Caregivers" handbook to learn more.
Veterans may be eligible for one more year of G.I. Bill benefits
VA has updated its process for awarding G.I. Bill benefits. This means that many Veterans who served multiple periods of military service (for example, Veterans who reenlisted) may be eligible for additional benefits for themselves or their beneficiaries.
Registration for Summer Sports Clinic is open
Summer Sports Clinic is a rehabilitative and educational sporting event for eligible Veterans with a range of disabilities.
VA raises the bar on care for Women Veterans
Report examines the input of over 7,000 women Veterans: They are happier with VA health care than ever before.
Have your say: Proposed changes to VA Caregiver Support Program
Veterans and caregivers, you can help shape the future eligibility requirements for the VA Caregiver Support program.

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.

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.

Disaster assistance and resources for Veterans
October 8, 2024

In the wake of a disaster, here are some resources available to Veterans and their families.
Memphis Nurse Honor Guard
January 15, 2025

Memphis nurses honor the distinguished careers of VA nurses in special services.
Long-term care facilities enhance lives of Veterans
January 15, 2025

As Veterans age they may need additional care and VA is fully equipped with long-term care facilities to meet their needs.
Become an Air Force Junior ROTC instructor
January 15, 2025

The Air Force is seeking Veterans to serve as Air Force Junior ROTC instructors.
Find the right balance between life and work as a gynecologist at VA
January 14, 2025

In addition to supporting women Veterans, gynecologists can flip the script and find a better life/work balance at VA.
Join VFW’s exclusive gaming league for Veterans
January 14, 2025

VFW’s Combat Tested Gaming tournaments bring together Veterans, active duty personnel and the gaming world.
Veteran has gastric sleeve operation, a life-changing surgery
January 14, 2025

Veteran Byron Potier weighed almost 300 pounds and was tired and lethargic. He was the perfect candidate for gastric sleeve surgery.