Plan your future with VA’s Know Before You Go Workbook

Before you transition out of the military, it’s hard to understand how the process will play out. And when it comes to VA benefits, care and services, it all feels…

Puppies with a purpose visit VA’s Central Office

Recently, the halls of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Central Office in Washington, D.C., welcomed some very special visitors: six-week-old puppies from Warrior Canine Connection (WCC). VA employees gathered…

VA’s One Team approach aims to end Veteran homelessness

Why ending Veteran homelessness requires more than individual services Homelessness is one of our nation’s most complex challenges. Factors such as limited affordable housing, stagnant wages, health challenges and gaps…

Who decides what works? Inside VA’s mental health treatment playbook

For veterans seeking treatment for PTSD, depression, anxiety or substance use disorders, the question sounds simple: If a treatment exists, why can’t I get it through the VA? The answer…

Here’s what we know about the VA’s new GLP-1 study

Department of Veterans Affairs researchers say they are embarking on what will be the largest study to assess whether GLP-1 semaglutide medications can help combat alcohol addictions. Their hope, they…

VA’s visionary careers in eye care 

Help Veterans see a brighter future Vision plays a vital role in a Veteran’s quality of life, affecting everything from independence and mobility to overall health and well-being. At the…

Ever heard of VA’s Energy Efficient Mortgages?

VA Energy Efficient Mortgages (EEMs) are a valuable and often overlooked benefit of the VA Home Loan program. As utility costs rise and many Veterans purchase homes that need updates, EEMs provide a practical way to…

Make history with us: Join VA’s Million Veteran Program

Help improve health outcomes for Veterans The Million Veteran Program (MVP) is a historic effort: the largest health research program in the world affiliated with a healthcare system, and the…

VA’s top health administrator departs post, temporary replacement named

Veterans Affairs Under Secretary for Health John Bartrum left his job Monday after less than seven months on the job. Bartrum, who announced his resignation to staff June 30, did…