VA News

• The Veteran Interoperability Pledge (VIP) connects Veterans to care
  Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026
  The Veteran Interoperability Pledge securely connects VA and community providers to improve care coordination to support Veterans wherever they get care. Continue Reading »
• Veterans, spring into a new VA career
  Posted on Friday May 08, 2026
  VA is always looking to hire talented, compassionate and qualified health care providers and support staff, and who better than Veterans themselves? Continue Reading »
• Surge event expands housing access for homeless Veterans
  Posted on Friday May 08, 2026
  Homeless Veterans gain housing, care and support through a surge event uniting VA and community partners in a coordinated response. Continue Reading »
• VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on chronic pain, toxic exposure and long-term opioid use
  Posted on Friday May 08, 2026
  VA Research published findings on reducing chronic pain, a link between toxic exposure and suicide, and how long-term opioid therapy may lead to dental disease. Continue Reading »
• Help end Veteran homelessness: Take the 2026 CHALENG survey
  Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026
  The annual CHALENG survey collects input from Veterans, providers and community members to help strengthen local efforts and improve homelessness programs. Continue Reading »
• VR&E: Improving development and delivery of individualized rehabilitation plans
  Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026
  VA is proposing changes to make VR&E more efficient and easier for Veterans to access the services they need, by eliminating Vocational Rehabilitation Panels. Continue Reading »
• A guide to VA pregnancy benefits: prenatal to postpartum
  Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026
  VA covers your full pregnancy journey, including prenatal care, supplies, lactation support and more. Know your benefits before your baby arrives. Continue Reading »
• Easier access to commercial driver’s license training for Veterans
  Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026
  VA has implemented a key part of the “Dole Act,” improving how certain Commercial Driver’s License training programs are approved for VA education benefits. Continue Reading »
• VA loan repayment program applications now open
  Posted on Tuesday May 05, 2026
  The Specialty Education Loan Repayment Program (SELRP) provides loan repayments to recent graduates in exchange for clinical service at a VA facility. Continue Reading »
• How effective hand hygiene helps keep everyone safe
  Posted on Tuesday May 05, 2026
  Hand Hygiene is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of germs and infection. Continue Reading »
• Improving civilian employment outcomes through skills translation and matching
  Posted on Tuesday May 05, 2026
  Bridge My Return is an AI-powered, military-focused employment platform designed to improve skill translation and job matching for Veterans. Continue Reading »
• Live Whole Health #316: Finding deep rest
  Posted on Monday May 04, 2026
  Find deep rest amidst the chaos to support your Whole Health during National Meditation Month. Continue Reading »
• Veterans get real about their mental health journeys
  Posted on Monday May 04, 2026
  This Mental Health Month, VA invites Veterans to find their own path forward by hearing fellow Veterans speak openly about their challenges and solutions. Continue Reading »
• Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for May 4, 2026
  Posted on Monday May 04, 2026
  This post includes links to job listings for the week of May 4, 2026. We will continue to post relevant listings as we receive them. Continue Reading »
• Mobile Medical Unit team rescues injured Veteran in need
  Posted on Sunday May 03, 2026
  When a Veteran missed her Birmingham VA appointment, staff used the Mobile Medical Unit for a welfare check that helped her get care after a fall. Continue Reading »
• How to get suicide crisis care now, even if not in VA care
  Posted on Saturday May 02, 2026
  Veterans can get emergency suicide care without being enrolled in VA benefits or VA health care under the COMPACT Act Emergent Suicide Care benefit. Continue Reading »
• Our on-demand career fair is ready when you are
  Posted on Friday May 01, 2026
  Looking to take the next step in your career without leaving the comfort of your home? You’re in luck! From resume reminders to open opportunities, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has compiled all the resources you need to organize your job search right here in a virtual “on-demand career fair”. Continue Reading »
• Army Veteran benefits from robotic spinal surgery
  Posted on Friday May 01, 2026
  Houston VA surgeons use a MAKO robot to perform a groundbreaking spinal procedure, offering new hope and improved recovery for patients. Continue Reading »
• VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on suicide, spinal cord injury and stroke
  Posted on Friday May 01, 2026
  VA Research recently published findings on service members at-risk for suicide receiving VA care, spinal cord injury and stroke. Continue Reading »
• Veteran finds motivation and transformation with MOVE!
  Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026
  Veteran Jarrod Lockwood was inspired to lose weight and be a healthy role model for his children with the help of MOVE! Continue Reading »