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Life insurance premiums discounted for service members, spouses and Veterans
Starting July 1, 2025, service members, their spouses and Veterans covered under VA life insurance programs will see lower monthly premiums.
VA continues partnership with Oracle Health to deploy Federal Electronic Health Record
This week, VA awarded the third option period for its contract with Oracle Health to support its Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) modernization.
Memorial Day observances and events across the country
On Memorial Day and the days leading up to it, Americans from across the country will gather at cemeteries and memorials to honor and remember the service members who sacrificed everything in defense of our nation and freedoms.
More than 530,000 previously unbanked Veterans are now enrolled in direct deposit
VA established the Veterans Benefits Banking Program (VBBP), which has helped more than 530,000 Veterans and beneficiaries enroll in direct deposit for their VA benefit payments since 2019.
Share your story, today, with “VLM for Living Veterans”
“VLM for Living Veterans” allows Veterans to share their photos, autobiographies, military and life milestone achievements today.

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.

VA telehealth transforms arthritis care
June 18, 2025

VA spotlights one Veteran’s experience managing his condition with the help of VA telehealth.
Hot Jobs: VA careers to explore this summer
June 17, 2025

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or exploring a new career, VA is hiring across the country and needs skilled, dedicated staff to serve our Veterans.
VA PTSD treatment gives Vietnam Veteran his life back
June 17, 2025

Veteran Dave Hanson sought PTSD treatment at his local VA, and turned his life around.
Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for June 16, 2025
June 17, 2025

This post contains jobs for the week of June 16, 2025. Each week, we post relevant and timely listings as we receive them, and for the locations listed.
Live Whole Health #277: Go with the (Tai Chi) flow
June 16, 2025

Learn more about how Tai Chi and Whole Health can help you “go with the flow!”
Veteran makes healthy eating a habit
June 16, 2025

Veterans are learning cooking skills and healthy eating habits by attending Healthy Teaching Kitchen classes from home.