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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.

One Intermediate Care Technician’s course of caring
June 13, 2025

Former Army Veteran Alex Dayton shares how VA’s Intermediate Care Technician program supports his education.
Why caregivers for Veterans should know CPR
June 13, 2025

A VA program provides hands-on, immersive sessions where caregivers can practice CPR through realistic home-based scenarios.
VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on suicide risk and dementia
June 13, 2025

This week, VA’s Office of Research and Development published three News Briefs highlighting research advances in understanding Veterans' suicide risk and dementia.
Live Whole Health #276: At your fingertips
June 12, 2025

You have a tool literally at your fingertips to manage stress. Check out these five simple acupressure points you can use anytime you need to relax.
How VA is advancing health care for women Veterans
June 12, 2025

VA is doing a lot to meet the needs of women Veterans—improving access, expanding services, and investing in specialized care.
VA to award $16 million in grant funding for adaptive sports and equine therapy for disabled Veterans
June 12, 2025

VA is accepting applications through July 2, 2025, from eligible community organizations to provide adaptive sports and therapeutic recreational opportunities for disabled Veterans and members of the armed forces.