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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.
VA Secretary Doug Collins addresses Veterans benefits rumors in latest video
VA Secretary Doug Collins released a video from his office today addressing misinformation circulating about Veterans' benefits and VA health care.
VA implements new flag display policy at facilities
VA has announced a new policy limiting the display of flags at VA facilities, effective immediately.
VA Secretary Doug Collins addresses Veterans’ benefits in new video
In a recent video, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins addressed concerns circulating in the media regarding Veterans' benefits and DOGE's access to personal information.

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.

Disaster assistance and resources for Veterans
October 8, 2024

In the wake of a disaster, here are some resources available to Veterans and their families.
Celebrating National Nutrition Month
March 1, 2025

National Nutrition Month’s theme is “Food Connects Us,” reminding us the foods we enjoy are connected to family and social connections.
Exploring Rural VA Communities: White River Junction, Vermont
February 28, 2025

Whether it’s access to the great outdoors or a calmer pace in your everyday life, you can find it in rural VA communities around the country.
Staying fit with VA
February 28, 2025

Pacific Islands VA has several programs aimed to keep Veterans fit. One of those programs is GeroFit.
Army Veteran receives life-saving heart transplant
February 27, 2025

After battling heart failure and a stroke, one Veteran received a heart transplant at the Michael E. DeBakey VA.
Boy Scout aiding homeless Veterans in Indianapolis
February 26, 2025

Boy Scout Nicholas Straber has undertaken a community service project aimed at aiding homeless Veterans in Indianapolis.
Protecting Veterans from Romance Scams
February 26, 2025

Online dating can be dangerous for Veterans, especially as romance scams become more prevalent.