400,000+ Veterans enrolled in VA health care over past 365 days, 30% increase over last year
03/29/2024
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VA increases access to health care for thousands of Veterans through nationwide access sprints
03/26/2024
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VA has processed more than one million Veteran benefit claims in fiscal year 2024, the fastest rate in VA history
03/19/2024
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President Biden Fiscal Year 2025 Budget proposes critical investments in Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors
03/11/2024
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VA announces steps to increase life-saving screening, access to benefits for Veterans with cancer
03/08/2024
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VA announces steps to increase life-saving screening, access to benefits for Veterans with cancer
03/08/2024
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VA and DOD partner to increase primary and specialty health care access for Tennessee and Kentucky Veterans
02/23/2024
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VA’s National Cemetery Administration dedicates new headstones to honor Black soldiers, correcting 1917 injustice
02/22/2024
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VA launches new surgery initiative across the nation, a critical step to saving the lives of Veterans considering surgery
02/15/2024
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VA announces 2024 Equity Action Plan, new actions to ensure that all Veterans receive the health care and benefits they earned
02/14/2024
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After VA waives copays, American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans save $2.5 million in health care costs
02/13/2024
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VA proposes rule to extend presumed areas of exposure to Agent Orange and other herbicides, making it easier for exposed Veterans to receive their earned benefits
02/09/2024
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VA announces $5M in grant funding for transitional supportive housing for homeless Veterans
02/01/2024
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VA to award $52.5 million in grants to local organizations working to prevent Veteran suicide
01/25/2024
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VA provides free emergency suicide prevention care to nearly 50,000 Veterans and former service members in first year of new policy
01/17/2024
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More than 31,000 Veterans sign up for new VA life insurance program in first year
01/11/2024
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To improve care for Veterans, VA to fund studies on new therapies for treating mental health conditions
01/05/2024
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VA has screened 5 million Veterans for toxic exposures, paving the way for early detection and treatment of health conditions
12/23/2023
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VA adds three new Vet Centers and six satellite locations to increase access to counseling for Veterans and service members
12/01/2023
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VA and the Global Liver Institute collaborate to enhance quality of life for Veterans with liver diseases
11/21/2023
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VA national research program enrolls historic one millionth Veteran, paving way for life-saving, groundbreaking research
11/15/2023
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All WWII Veterans are now eligible for no-cost VA health care and nursing home services
11/10/2023
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VA covers cost of Parkinson’s care for family members of Veterans who served at Camp Lejeune
11/10/2023
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VA announces new graduate medical education program to help expand health care access to Veterans in underserved communities
11/10/2023
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VA launches advertising campaign to encourage new Veterans to sign up for health care and benefits
11/10/2023
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VA sets all-time records for care and benefits delivered to Veterans in fiscal year 2023
11/06/2023
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VA adds nearly 5 million Veterans and service members from private cemeteries to the Veterans Legacy Memorial
11/02/2023
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VA encourages all Veterans and their families to participate in first inaugural National Buddy Check Week
10/16/2023
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VA and 13 community health systems pledge to share data to improve Veteran health care
10/06/2023
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VA awards $16 million to help Veterans with disabilities participate in adaptive sports
10/04/2023
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VA awards $52.5 million in Veteran suicide prevention grants, announces key updates in the fight to end Veteran suicide
09/20/2022
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Veterans and survivors filed more than 1 million benefits claims under the PACT Act
09/14/2023
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VA and National Cancer Institute announce historic data-sharing partnership to better understand and treat cancer among Veterans
09/13/2023
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VA national cemeteries hold National Day of Service events marking 22nd anniversary of 9/11
08/31/2023
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VA on track to house 38,000+ homeless Veterans in 2023, awards $1B in grants to help homeless and at-risk Veterans
08/28/2023
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VA on track to house 38,000+ homeless Veterans in 2023, awards $1B in grants to help homeless and at-risk Veterans
084/28/2023
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Next PACT Act deadline: Health care enrollment for Veterans who deployed to combat zones
08/22/2023
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One year of the PACT Act: A historic expansion of benefits and health care for Veterans and their survivors
08/10/2023
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VA and NAACP announce partnership to improve quality of life for Black and minority Veterans
07/28/2023
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VA and the American Association of Kidney Patients collaborate to enhance quality of life for Veterans with kidney disease
07/27/2023
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VA expands breast cancer screenings and mammograms for Veterans with potential toxic exposures
07/27/2023
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Majority of VA health care facilities receive 4 or 5 stars in CMS quality ratings, outperforming non-VA facilities
07/26/2022
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VA to review possible connections between toxic exposures and acute leukemia, chronic leukemia, and multiple myeloma
07/25/2023
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VA awards $11.5 million in first-of-their-kind grants for legal services for homeless Veterans
06/29/2023
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VA awards more than $2M in grants to memorialize Veterans interred in national cemeteries
06/28/2023
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VA launches national PACT Act Summer VetFest to encourage Veterans and survivors to apply for new health care and benefits
06/27/2023
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VA stands up Agency Equity Team to ensure that all Veterans receive the world-class care and benefits they deserve
06/23/2023
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VA and National Nurses Organizing Committee, National Nurses United sign agreement to better serve Veterans and support VA nurses
05/25/2023
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VA adds 300,000 Veterans and service members from 27 military cemeteries to Veterans Legacy Memorial
05/22/2023
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VA invites Veterans, public to attend Memorial Day ceremonies at 130+ VA national cemeteries
05/17/2022
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Veterans and survivors have filed more than 500,000 toxic exposure-related benefits claims under the PACT Act
04/26/2023
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VA encourages volunteers to join cross-country march honoring Veterans, service members during ‘Memorial May’
04/24/2023
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VA and AFGE reach tentative agreement to better serve Veterans and support VA employees
04/07/2023
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VA reaches $1 Billion in grants awarded to states, territories, and Tribes for Veteran cemeteries
03/29/2023
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VA lowers interest rates, makes housing more affordable for Native American Veterans
03/22/2023
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New VA mission statement recognizes sacred commitment to all Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors
03/16/2023
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President Biden fiscal year 2024 budget proposes historic investments in Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors
03/09/2023
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VA to award $52.5 million in grants to local organizations working to prevent Veteran suicide
03/02/2023
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VA increases maximum life insurance coverage for Veterans and service members by $100,000
03/01/2023
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VA to award $16 million in grants to help Veterans and service members with disabilities participate in adaptive sports
02/24/2023
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VA’s National Cemetery Administration leads all public and private organizations in 2022 customer satisfaction ratings
02/21/2023
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Winners revealed in VA’s $20M Mission Daybreak Grand Challenge to reduce Veteran suicides
02/16/2023
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VA proposes rule that would waive copays for eligible Native American and Alaska Native Veterans
01/11/2023
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VA will begin processing PACT Act benefits claims for all Veterans and survivors on Jan. 1
12/29/2022
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VA to begin processing PACT Act benefits claims immediately for terminally ill Veterans
12/12/2022
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VA launches national PACT Act Week of Action to inform Veterans and survivors about new health care and benefits
12/09/2022
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VA will launch new life insurance program in January, making life insurance available to more Veterans than ever before
12/01/2022
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More than 200,000 Veterans and beneficiaries have switched to safer, more secure payments through VA’s Banking Program
12/08/2022
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11/07/2022
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11/07/2022
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New data shows 11% decline in Veteran homelessness since 2020 — the biggest drop in more than 5 years
11/03/2022
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VA invites the public to dispose of unused medications and prescriptions during nationwide ‘VA Medication Take Back’ days
10/24/2022
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VA extends delay of upcoming electronic health record deployments to June 2023 to address technical and other system performance issues
10/13/2021
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VA awards $16 million to help Veterans and service members participate in adaptive sports
10/06/2021
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VA offers more than $11M in grant funding to provide legal services for homeless Veterans
10/05/2021
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VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers expands to Veterans of all eras
10/01/2022
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VA, FDA work together to accelerate medical device innovation, advance care for all Americans
09/28/2022
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VA opens health care eligibility for Vietnam, Gulf War, post-9/11 Veterans under PACT Act
09/28/2022
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VA announces state partnerships to provide voter registration assistance to Veterans
09/20/2022
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VA releases report showing decrease in Veteran Suicides, names suicide prevention grantees and finalists
09/19/2022
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VA to Extend Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers eligibility for “legacy” Veterans and their family caregivers
09/15/2022
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VA awards more than $130M in new grant funding to help homeless Veterans and their family members find stable housing
09/13/2021
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VA will offer abortion counseling and — in certain cases — abortions to pregnant Veterans and VA beneficiaries
09/02/2022
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VA hosts BRAIN Summit 2022 to explore use of artificial intelligence in Veteran health care
09/01/2022
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VA national cemeteries call on volunteers to participate in National Day of Service
08/31/2022
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VA Secretary Denis McDonough statement on confirmation of Under Secretary for Health and other personnel updates
07/22/2022
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VA dedicates new columbarium at Crown Hill National Cemetery, reopening after six decades
07/01/2022
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VA services 10K loans in last year for Veterans borrowing from their life insurance policies
06/27/2022
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VA suspends annual reassessments in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers
06/09/2022
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VA launches Pathfinder, a virtual concierge to streamline procurement and innovation
06/07/2022
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VA issues correction to Notice of Funding Opportunity for Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program
06/03/2022
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VA implements COVID-19 health protection levels enhancing Veteran, visitor and employee safety at medical facilities
05/24/2022
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VA national cemeteries to host public Memorial Day ceremonies after two years without gatherings
05/23/2022
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Statement from Secretaries Fudge, McDonough, Vilsack and Yellen on continued efforts to connect homeowners to pandemic relief
05/06/2022
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VA brings new electronic health record system to Columbus, Ohio, medical facilities
05/02/2022
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VA encourages volunteers to “Carry The Load” for an American hero during trek across country
04/25/2022
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VA establishes presumptive service connection for rare respiratory cancers for certain Veterans
04/25/2022
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Redevelopment of VA Greater Los Angeles West L.A. Campus represents proof of concept for the nation as a way forward in tackling homelessness
04/22/2022
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VA issues Notice of Funding Opportunity for Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program
04/14/2022
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VA ingenuity affords formerly incarcerated Veterans valuable resources for rehabilitation
04/14/2022
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VA continues implementation of new electronic health record system at second site in Washington State
03/28/2022
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Veteran communities receive latest resources for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
03/09/2022
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VA publishes Interim Final Rule for Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program
03/09/2022
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VA will propose adding rare cancers to the presumed service-connected list as related to military environmental exposure
03/01/2022
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VA proposes updates to rating schedule for respiratory, auditory and mental disorders
02/15/2022
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VA encourages communities to connect with Veteran patients during National Salute to Veteran Patients week
02/14/2022
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VA funding available to create technology helping eligible service members and Veterans adapt their homes
02/08/2022
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VA delays electronic health record implementation date due to COVID-19 surge in Ohio
01/14/2022
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VA, Civil Air Patrol chaplain corps to support families of Veterans at national cemeteries
1/13/2022
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