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VA working with DaVita to continue delivering care
VA ensures Veterans have access to dialysis treatments during DaVita investigation.
VA announces Sam Brown as new Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs
VA, and the National Cemetery Administration, welcome the Honorable Samuel B. Brown as the eighth Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs.
Board of Veterans Appeals surpasses 92,000 completed appeals ahead of 92nd birthday
The Board of Veterans Appeals celebrates its 92nd birthday by surpassing 92,000 dispatched disability appeals faster this year than ever before.
Accelerating Federal Electronic Health Record deployment to deliver Veteran benefits
The Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) securely and effectively shares information between VA, DoD, other federal agencies and participating community care providers.
Disaster assistance and resources for Veterans
In the wake of a disaster, here are some resources available to Veterans and their families.

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.

The Watch: VHA’s essential eyes and ears during emergencies
August 18, 2025

A look at VHA's Watch team, operating 24/7 to ensure continuous care and safety for Veterans, handling emergencies and maintaining situational awareness across the VA system.
Colorectal cancer didn’t stop this Veteran
August 18, 2025

Army and Navy Veteran Sam Stornelli turned to VA for his colorectal cancer care and with the support of a dedicated care team over the past 10 years, has reached major milestones with his family.
Exclusive discounts for Veterans: Get up to 60% off top brands
August 18, 2025

Veterans and military families can access exclusive discounts from more than 650 top brand retailers who have partnered with ExpertVoice, an online platform helping consumers buy with expertise.
Veteran says VA Health Connect saved his life
August 17, 2025

Veteran praises VA Health Connect nurse for life-saving intervention and reminds others to call when in doubt about their health.
Helping incarcerated Veterans find hope and resources
August 17, 2025

VA staff provide a range of preventative and immediate resources for incarcerated Veterans at risk of suicide.
VA Pittsburgh dedicates braille flag
August 16, 2025

Tactile braille flag allows all to experience U.S. flag, regardless of ability.