National Insurance Awareness Day: Are you and your family covered?
Knowing the importance of life insurance coverage and what the common types are helps Veterans and their families secure a financial future.
More benefits claims support available to Native American Veterans
Veterans who are members of the Navajo Nation now have more options when it comes to support for pursuing benefits claims before the Department of Veterans Affairs.
G.I. Bill® 78th Anniversary – Paving the way for generations to come
Today is the 78th anniversary of the G.I. Bill, which was established on June 22, 1944, to provide benefits in support of returning World War II service members.

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National Insurance Awareness Day: Are you and your family covered?
Knowing the importance of life insurance coverage and what the common types are helps Veterans and their families secure a financial future.
More benefits claims support available to Native American Veterans
Veterans who are members of the Navajo Nation now have more options when it comes to support for pursuing benefits claims before the Department of Veterans Affairs.
G.I. Bill® 78th Anniversary – Paving the way for generations to come
Today is the 78th anniversary of the G.I. Bill, which was established on June 22, 1944, to provide benefits in support of returning World War II service members.
Veterans can now file an appeal online with the Board of Veterans’ Appeals
The Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA) is modernizing. Veterans can now file an appeal online at the BVA website. Here's how.
Employment extravaganza during June hosted by Veteran Readiness and Employment
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VALife insurance program coming January 2023 for Veterans with service connection
In January 2023, VA will launch a new life insurance program called Veterans Affairs Life Insurance (VALife), which provides guaranteed acceptance whole life insurance coverage.
Protect your VA benefits and access free credit or financial counseling with VBBP 2.0
VA expanded the Veterans Benefits Banking Program to provide more services to Veterans. See what the expansion, called VBBP 2.0, offers.
Unemployed? Here are the top five reasons to choose VRRAP today
If you're a Veteran who lost your job due to the COVID-19 pandemic, VA may have a solution for you. The Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program (VRRAP) offers education and training for a variety of high-demand jobs so you can get back to work.
VA and IBM collaboration to build pathways for Veteran success
VA and IBM are collaborating to build pathways for Veteran success. What does that mean for Veterans looking to build a new career?
VA makes it easier to buy a home on tribal land
VA is focusing on improving the Native American Direct Loan (NADL) by increasing outreach to Native American tribes. VA Loan Guaranty Service strives to ensure consistent open communication to all Native Americans on tribal land to improve the overall experience for the more than 70,000 Native American and Pacific Islander Veterans eligible for the program.
VR&E participant becomes children’s book author
A former Florida soldier and Veteran Readiness and Employment Service (VR&E) participant has turned the page, becoming an accomplished children’s book author.
Resources help Veterans with education, employment opportunities
VA offers education and employment programs for Veterans interested in jump starting their college and career goals.
Appeals: Informal conference offers clarity, feedback in higher-level decision reviews
Considering a higher-level review of your claim decision? An informal conference can allow you to communicate directly with a reviewer.
Nine new cancers added to the presumed service-connected list related to particulate matter
On April 26, VA announced the addition of nine rare respiratory cancers to the list presumed service-connected disabilities due to exposure to fine particulate matter
Protect your benefits: Beat pension poachers to the punch
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Wellness Wednesday in April: Social Security benefits
The next Wellness Wednesday Financial Education series covers Social Security benefits for Veterans and their families.
Protect those who matter most with VA life insurance
VA Life insurance is a benefit that can protect your loved ones with income replacement, end of life costs, and financial flexibility.
Disability compensation and benefits available to Vietnam War Veterans
On this National Vietnam War Veterans Day, VBA discusses the compensation and benefits available to Vietnam War Veterans.
VA’s mobile app offers Veterans convenient access to VA health and benefits
VA's mobile app for health and benefits gives Veterans access to a personalized experience to connect with VA.
VA honors Alwyn Cashe on National Medal of Honor Day
March 25 is National Medal of Honor Day. The Medal of Honor is the Nation’s highest military commendation and it recognizes members of the armed forces who have distinguished themselves through extraordinary bravery and valor in combat.
VRRAP helps Veterans return to the workforce
VRRAP provides up to 12 months of tuition and fees and a monthly housing allowance to eligible Veterans who are training towards employment in a high-demand occupation.
Benefits, resources available to Veterans of OIF, Southwest Asia Theater of Operations
If you served in OIF, and have a disability or illness as a result, you may be eligible for VA benefits and services.