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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.
Apply to host VA-recognized 2025 Regional Veterans Day Observances
VA and the Veterans Day National Committee (VDNC) invites cities, towns, and non-profit groups across the country to join us in showing appreciation for Veterans by applying to hold VA-recognized regional Veterans Day observances.
The 2025 National Veterans Day Poster Contest is now open
VA and the Veterans Day National Committee are now accepting entries for the 2025 Veterans Day Poster Contest. Submissions are due by 11:59 p.m. (EDT) on May 2, 2025.
VA Secretary Doug Collins Welcomes Employees Back to In-Person Work
Secretary Doug Collins announces VA’s shift to in-person work, ensuring a smooth transition while prioritizing service to Veterans.
VA Secretary Doug Collins Highlights Accomplishments in First 30 Days
Secretary Collins touts accomplishments in Trump’s first 30 days, including eliminating DEI, revising the flag policy, and reallocating over $100 million.

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.

Upcoming Georgia event offers benefits, health care and jobs
May 8, 2025

Georgia Veterans are invited to learn about resources, receive help with filing claims and obtaining Compensation and Pension evaluations, get career guidance and learn about the PACT Act, and more.
Do you receive CHAMPVA benefits and have other health insurance? Read this.
May 7, 2025

Answers to questions that CHAMPVA beneficiaries may have about how other health insurance works with CHAMPVA benefits.
Redefining the uniform: Merging Vets and Players expands its mission to serve all Veterans and pro athletes
May 7, 2025

MVP now serves all Veterans who have worn the uniform, regardless of combat experience, alongside the continued support for former professional athletes.
Suicide prevention resource of the month: Safety plan app
May 6, 2025

A Safety Plan can help Veterans facing a crisis. VA’s Safety Plan app was developed to help Veterans create their own unique Safety Plan.
Vote for Vetrepreneur and Veteran of the Year Awards
May 6, 2025

Voting to crown the Vetrepreneur and Veteran of the Year at the state-level is now open. All Veterans and patriotic Americans are encouraged to vote at now through Memorial Day.
Live Whole Health #271: Who do you appreciate?
May 5, 2025

Who do you appreciate in your life and who appreciates you? Social connection is good for your Whole Health and it makes life more enjoyable!