VA News
- by Debra SageVeterans who sacrificed so much find comfort from the No Veteran Dies Alone team, ensuring their care receives the same commitment they once provided us
- by Jason DavisTo navigate the complex process of applying for a home loan, you need to be informed and be prepared. Understanding why loan applications are denied can save you from disappointment and keep your homeownership dreams alive.
- by Debra SageLearn how to use My HealtheVet to set up a flu shot appointment and to view your vaccination record online.
- by Debra SageThe Caregiving Through the Holidays Guide provides caregivers 24/7 access to budgeting, emotional wellness and self-care tips.
- by Debra SageVA’s Consolidated Mail Order Pharmacy mail team monitors prescriptions being mailed to Veterans. If there are delays, VA has contingency plans.
- by zoewestrickEmbrace your love of design, construction, and facility operations as a healthcare engineer at VA, where the work you do will make our facilities better for the Veterans we serve.
- by Debra SageTalking about suicide prevention: We can build a culture that encourages and normalizes Veterans to talk about their struggles and reach out for help.
- by Mike MolinaEvery eligible Veteran deserves a dignified burial and memorialization to commemorate their service.
- by Debra SageIn this episode of the PTSD Bytes podcast, we discuss the relationship between social media and mental health.
- by Debra SageVeteran received gastrointestinal procedure after being diagnosed with achalasia, a muscle disorder in the esophagus.
- by Jason DavisVA has added a seamless online ordering system for CPAP supplies in addition to hearing aids, enhancing how Veterans access and manage crucial supplies, making the process more accessible and efficient.
- by Debra SageA WWII soldier's remains were identified after 80 years by using dental, mitochondrial DNA and anthropological analysis.
- by Debra SageNurse travels to geriatric Veterans’ homes to provide care and is also the American Indian/Alaska Native Special Emphasis program manager.
- by Mike MolinaThe following is an opinion post from Ken Falke and does not represent the views or an endorsement from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Falke is a 21-year Veteran of the U.S. Navy Special Operations Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) community and retired master chief petty officer.
- by Mike RichmanSummer brings longer days and a slower pace, which means that you’ve got more time on your hands to consider your finances. As a Veteran, your financial resources may already include benefits you earned through your service, such as your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) account or, if you retired from the military, your retired pay and perhaps the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). But what about life insurance?
- by zoewestrickPsychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and more play pivotal roles in helping Veterans address mental health issues. See which career is right for you.
- by Debra SageIn FY23, more than 31,000 Veterans living with HIV or AIDS received state-of-the-art, personalized treatment from VA.
- by Mike RichmanThe Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing program (ATDM) in Danville, Virginia, provides training in high-demand skills that lead to well-paying jobs with military suppliers.
- by Jason DavisVA's Office of Financial Management teamed up recently with the Federal Trade Commission for a video interview to help warn Veterans to stay safe from digital scammers during the holidays.
- by Debra SageLourdes Tiglao and Tracy Emmanuel talk about some of the barriers that homeless women Veterans face when accessing services and how VA is addressing the issue.