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Beginning June 10, families of deceased and cremated Veterans can apply to receive commemorative plaques or urns from VA if they do not want to inter their loved ones in a VA National Cemetery or receive a government-furnished headstone, marker or medallion for placement in any cemetery.
Veterans Canteen Service introduces online service for ordering contact lenses, a quick and convenient way to get prescription contacts
The AMA allows Veterans to decide which method of claim decision review is best for them, depending on the circumstances of their claim.
VA will soon expand coverage for medical services, including mental health care, for family members and primary family caregivers participating in the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA).
VA remains open for business and is closely monitoring the Change Healthcare (CHC) cybersecurity incident.
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Veteran Focus: PACT Act
Hundreds of Veterans attended an event aimed at providing support and assistance through the VA PACT Act.
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.
Battle Creek VA's outreach team crafted a comprehensive communications plan to reach primarily rural Veterans for PACT Act information events.
More than 1,000 Veterans attended three-day PACT Act claims clinics in Colorado Springs
Recently, VA joined Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) live on Facebook to discuss PACT Act benefits eligibility, who is impacted and what Veterans need to do now.
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May 10, 2024
Story about personal growth and development between a mother and her daughter, both VA employees.
May 10, 2024
Eric, a 62-year-old U.S. Navy Veteran, recently won a $2,500 gaming PC after learning about the giveaway in VA's #VetResources newsletter.
May 9, 2024
Newton D. Baker Army Hospital opened in 1944 with 100 buildings and 3,000 beds. Today, it’s Martinsburg VA.
May 9, 2024
Simulation-based Healthcare Design Testing taps Veterans to trial run mockups of planned care sites allowing them to shape future facilities.
May 8, 2024
VA is a leader in providing opportunities to military spouses. Learn how we continue to embrace this talented pool of employees.
May 8, 2024
Playing guitars allows Veterans to engage in therapeutic offerings in a meaningful way.
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