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VA continues partnership with Oracle Health to deploy Federal Electronic Health Record
This week, VA awarded the third option period for its contract with Oracle Health to support its Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) modernization.
Memorial Day observances and events across the country
On Memorial Day and the days leading up to it, Americans from across the country will gather at cemeteries and memorials to honor and remember the service members who sacrificed everything in defense of our nation and freedoms.
More than 530,000 previously unbanked Veterans are now enrolled in direct deposit
VA established the Veterans Benefits Banking Program (VBBP), which has helped more than 530,000 Veterans and beneficiaries enroll in direct deposit for their VA benefit payments since 2019.
Share your story, today, with “VLM for Living Veterans”
“VLM for Living Veterans” allows Veterans to share their photos, autobiographies, military and life milestone achievements today.
Veterans find hope and healing on the slopes as Winter Sports Clinic kicks off in Colorado
Nearly 400 Veterans from across the country have gathered in Snowmass Village for the 39th Annual National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic. This premier adaptive rehabilitation event, co-presented by VA and Disabled American Veterans (DAV), continues through April 5.

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.

Veteran Resources: Events of the week June 2, 2025
June 2, 2025

Each week, we post relevant and timely events for the Veteran community.
Foreign Medical Program claims will be paid by direct deposit
June 2, 2025

Veterans who live or travel abroad receiving care under the Foreign Medical Program for service-connected disabilities will get claims paid by direct deposit.
Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for June 2, 2025
June 2, 2025

This post contains links to jobs for the week of June 2, 2025. Each week, we post relevant and timely listings as we receive them, and for the locations listed.
Healthy eating can improve mental health
June 1, 2025

Nutrition tips on what to eat for a healthy body and improved mental health.
Veterans take the lead at Golden Age Games
May 31, 2025

Veterans will soon Feel the Victory in Memphis for the 2025 National Veterans Golden Age Games.
Care for aging Veterans with a geriatrics specialty
May 30, 2025

Learn about available clinical careers specializing in geriatrics and extended care at VA.