Sept. 26, 2023, marks the 50th Anniversary of the passage of the Rehabilitation Act (Rehab Act) of 1973 – the first federal, civil rights legislation to address access and equity for people with disabilities
VHA's new podcast series, New Horizons in Health, features a candid discussion of psychedelic assisted therapies for Veterans experiencing mental health conditions.
VA Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs reflects on the repeal of DADT, 12 years later, and offers two important messages to bring home to VA ALL who served.
Veterans need to be informed when using their G.I. Bill benefits to make the best education decisions. We encourage Veterans and their beneficiaries to know the warning signs of education fraud and the best practices to avoid falling victim to a scam.
Recent and ongoing IT updates have made the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill application on VA.gov easier and faster than ever before to complete.
The VA Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses will hold a committee meeting and a Veteran Engagement Session.
VA and CDC conducted analysis on 18 years of data to determine trends in heat-related illness among Veterans.
In preparation for Hurricane Idalia’s landing, here are links to VA medical center websites, locations and phone numbers. We're here for you.
The PACT Act’s special enrollment period deadline is approaching. The law lets Veterans who served in combat zones enroll in VA health care without applying for disability compensation benefits.
VA now offers accessibility to blind Veterans so they can independently read decision letters online.
When a Veteran files a clam for VA benefits, there are several administrative actions needed before a decision can be made, such as gathering medical records and military service records. VA is automating many of these administrative tasks, allowing claims processors to focus on more complex and analytical duties. These improvements result in reduced processing times and faster decisions on claims to Veterans and their families.
Disaster assistance information has been sent to thousands of Veterans who live in Hawaii.