Want to make a real impact in the lives of Veterans? Join VA’s VR&E team and help Veterans with service-connected disabilities build sustainable careers. We’re hiring for more than 300 counselor & specialist positions nationwide. Apply by March 17!
VA’s skilled home health care program will now cover the costs of in-home and community-based services for Veterans with spinal cord injuries, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, and other complex medical conditions at 100% of the cost of similar care in a VA Community Living Center. This is an increase from the previous rate of 65%.
Did you know Veterans can increase their VA disability compensation by submitting claims for secondary conditions? Watch the current SITREP to learn more.
Pumpkin is a powerhouse food that has been growing across North America for thousands of years. This versatile staple is used in many cuisines, and can be dried, roasted, baked and boiled, proving that Pumpkin isn’t just for fall!
Wonnum speaks not only as a national leader, but as a Veteran who spent 24 years both providing and receiving care within federal health systems. She understands the strengths. She’s experienced the frustrations. And she is committed—personally and professionally—to making those transitions clearer, smoother and worthy of your trust.
“If an entry point is too narrow, we widen it. If a system is confusing, we clarify it. If differences in care or outcomes exist, we mitigate them. If women Veterans are not receiving equitable care outcomes, we do not accept that as standard—we change it,” she said.
This Women’s History Month, we proudly honor the strength, courage, and service of our Women Veterans.
As we reflect on this year’s theme, “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future,” we recognize the powerful role Women Veterans continue to play — not only in defending our Nation, but in shaping stronger communities, families, and futures.
From every branch, in every era, women have answered the call — serving with resilience, leadership, and unwavering commitment.
The Center for Women Veterans honors our Sister Veterans — past and present — and celebrates the lasting impact you make every day.
- Your service matters.
- Your leadership matters.
- Your legacy matters.
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Each week, we receive job announcements from employers and employment websites seeking to hire Veterans. This post includes links to job listings for the week of Mar. 9, 2026. We will continue to post relevant and timely listings as we receive them for the locations listed.
The Veterans Crisis Line can help Veterans’ family members and friends get connected with helpful resources too. Dial 988 then Press 1, chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat, or text 838255.
There are opportunities for Veterans to get involved with VA research as consultants, either as an individual or as part of a Veteran Engagement Panel. And there are even more opportunities for Veterans to get involved as study participants.
LT COL Charity Adams Early, United States Army, WWII Veteran (1942-1946) - Congressional Gold Medal recipient, 6888th Central Postal Battalion. Please visit Davis' page on the Veterans Legacy :
It guides you through the benefits and services you've earned, whether you're just out of the service or a longtime civilian. Keep it handy for school, jobs, housing, healthcare, retirement, and aging care planning! #VABenefits #Veterans
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VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting research findings on telehealth kidney disease management, a potential treatment for Parkinson’s disease and a tool to help with transitioning from the military.
The Million Women Veteran Enrollment Initiative, "Boots on the Ground for Boots on the Ground" Regional Summits.
Please take our short - 2 minute survey. Scan the QR code or click here to let us know if you will come.
The Southwest is the 1st of 5 regional summits designed specifically for you. By taking the survey, you'll help us understand your interest in attending and support this groundbreaking effort.
This initiative is about more than just enrollment. It's about visibility, inclusion, and ensuring no Sister Veteran is left behind.
VA May Contact You By Email and SMS Text About Your Claim - Respond Securely through the new Claim Assist Portal
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) began using email and SMS text to let you know if more information is needed for your benefits claim.
These messages will include a link to the Claim Assist Portal—a fast, secure way to respond without mailing, scanning, or searching through VA.gov. On the portal, you will be able to quickly respond to questions and sign forms electronically.
What is the Claim Assist Portal?
The Claim Assist Portal is a secure online tool that makes it faster and easier for you to respond when VA needs more information for your claim. You can securely provide the requested details, complete short forms, or verify information online—no printing, mailing, or scanning needed.
What to know:
Using the portal is not a requirement; however, responding quickly helps keep your claim moving.
Starting this year, Veterans and service members can deduct VA funding fees on their taxes when purchasing a home using the VA-guaranteed home loan.
To learn more, read about VA funding fees, VA Home Loans and the legislation.
We recently announced that the backlog of VA disability compensation and pension benefit claims is consistently below 100,000 for the first time since May 2020, during the first Trump Administration.
Hitting this milestone means the department has now cut the backlog of Veterans waiting for VA benefits by 63% since Jan. 20, 2025, after it increased 24% under the previous administration.
VA encourages all Veterans to visit choose.va.gov to learn more and apply for the care and benefits they have earned.
It’s National Consumer Protection Week, and we need your help to #SlamTheScam on government imposters. Veterans and their loved ones are frequent targets of government imposter scams, with millions lost each year. VA is committed to help Veterans on how to spot and "Slam the Scam." Scammers are pretending to be government employees. They may threaten you and demand immediate payment. Don’t be fooled! #SlamTheScam and HANG UP! Report the scam at: oig.ssa.gov. Learn more about government imposter scams and preventative measures to avoid experiencing fraud.
Veterans who suspect they have experienced fraud can find out more and report to the appropriate agency at VSAFE.gov or by calling (833) 38V-SAFE.
VA’s Survivors Pension program offers monthly payments to qualified surviving spouses and unmarried dependent children of wartime Veterans who meet certain income and net worth limits set by Congress. If you're a surviving spouse or child of a deceased wartime Veteran, find out if you're eligible and how to apply.
Women veterans and military spouses have access to tailored SBA programs designed to help them build and grow successful businesses. From Women’s Business Centers (WBCs) to Women Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Programs, these tools open doors to funding, training, and opportunities for women-owned small businesses in federal contracting. Discover your pathway to success: sba.gov/wosb
Disagree with VA's decision on your claim? Veterans can request a higher-level review (HLR) This allows a Veteran or their representative to speak directly with a higher-level reviewer assigned to complete the decision review. Learn how to sign up for an HLR informal conference.
Long before there was any kind of social safety net, a woman who lost her husband in war could apply to the state for financial support. From the American Revolution through the Spanish-American War, more than100,000 women collected a widow’s pension from the Federal government.
Read more about Object 16 in the History of VA in 100 Objects digital exhibit and watch the companion video on VA’s YouTube channel.
Along with permanent, stable housing, employment can be a key element in helping Veterans climb out of homelessness or avoid it all together. Learn more about how our Homeless Veterans Community Employment Services team is working to improve employment outcomes for Veterans who have experiences homelessness
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) provides free, professional assistance to help Veterans and their families get the benefits they’ve earned. DAV works with you to achieve personal victories, great and small, such as being able to provide for your families, overcome homelessness, finish your education, access vital funds, and even gather together with fellow Veterans to share good times. Find DAV programs and services that meet your specific needs!
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) began using email and SMS text to let you know if more information is needed for your benefits claim.
These messages will include a link to the Claim Assist Portal—a fast, secure way to respond without mailing, scanning, or searching through VA.gov. On the portal, you will be able to quickly respond to questions and sign forms electronically.
What is the Claim Assist Portal?
The Claim Assist Portal is a secure online tool that makes it faster and easier for you to respond when VA needs more information for your claim. You can securely provide the requested details, complete short forms, or verify information online—no printing, mailing, or scanning needed.
What to know:
- The link is safe and secure
- Messages will clearly show they’re from the Department of Veterans Affairs ([email protected])
- These are official VA messages—not spam or third-party solicitations
Using the portal is not a requirement; however, responding quickly helps keep your claim moving.
Starting this year, Veterans and service members can deduct VA funding fees on their taxes when purchasing a home using the VA-guaranteed home loan.
To learn more, read about VA funding fees, VA Home Loans and the legislation.
We recently announced that the backlog of VA disability compensation and pension benefit claims is consistently below 100,000 for the first time since May 2020, during the first Trump Administration.
Hitting this milestone means the department has now cut the backlog of Veterans waiting for VA benefits by 63% since Jan. 20, 2025, after it increased 24% under the previous administration.
VA encourages all Veterans to visit choose.va.gov to learn more and apply for the care and benefits they have earned.
It’s National Consumer Protection Week, and we need your help to #SlamTheScam on government imposters.
Veterans and their loved ones are frequent targets of government imposter scams, with millions lost each year. VA is committed to help Veterans on how to spot and "Slam the Scam." Scammers are pretending to be government employees. They may threaten you and demand immediate payment. Don’t be fooled! #SlamTheScam and HANG UP! Report the scam at: oig.ssa.gov. Learn more about government imposter scams and preventative measures to avoid experiencing fraud.
Veterans who suspect they have experienced fraud can find out more and report to the appropriate agency at VSAFE.gov or by calling (833) 38V-SAFE.
VA’s Survivors Pension program offers monthly payments to qualified surviving spouses and unmarried dependent children of wartime Veterans who meet certain income and net worth limits set by Congress. If you're a surviving spouse or child of a deceased wartime Veteran, find out if you're eligible and how to apply.
Women veterans and military spouses have access to tailored SBA programs designed to help them build and grow successful businesses. From Women’s Business Centers (WBCs) to Women Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Programs, these tools open doors to funding, training, and opportunities for women-owned small businesses in federal contracting. Discover your pathway to success: sba.gov/wosb.
Disagree with VA's decision on your claim? Veterans can request a higher-level review (HLR) This allows a Veteran or their representative to speak directly with a higher-level reviewer assigned to complete the decision review. Learn how to sign up for an HLR informal conference.
Long before there was any kind of social safety net, a woman who lost her husband in war could apply to the state for financial support. From the American Revolution through the Spanish-American War, more than100,000 women collected a widow’s pension from the Federal government.
Read more about Object 16 in the History of VA in 100 Objects digital exhibit and watch the companion video on VA’s YouTube channel.
Along with permanent, stable housing, employment can be a key element in helping Veterans climb out of homelessness or avoid it all together. Learn more about how our Homeless . Veterans Community Employment Services team is working to improve employment outcomes for Veterans who have experiences homelessness.
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) provides free, professional assistance to help Veterans and their families get the benefits they’ve earned. DAV works with you to achieve personal victories, great and small, such as being able to provide for your families, overcome homelessness, finish your education, access vital funds, and even gather together with fellow Veterans to share good times. Find DAV programs and services that meet your specific needs!
VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting research findings on improving the hospice experience, a promising new precision cancer treatment and the link between burn pits and sinus disease.
For many women, severe pain, heavy bleeding or other symptoms could be signs of endometriosis.
If your period pain is so severe that it keeps you from doing normal things for several days every month, it’s time to speak with your VA health care provider about your…
Learn about the connection between your diet and your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
https://www.va.gov/WHOLEHEALTH/circle-of-health/food-drink.asp.
VA has mental health resources to help you thrive in the classroom:
From the battlefields of Vietnam to executive leadership within the Veterans health care system, nurses have shaped the course of military and Veteran care. Two leaders whose stories reflect courage and transformation are Gayle Smith, known as “The Nurse with Roun…
Using data from VA's Million Veteran Program, her work could lead to customized hearing protection and care.
This is the power of MVP: Veterans contributing data to drive research that matters.
Learn more about MVP and how you can contribute to research: https:/…
Uterine cancer is NOT tested for during routine exams. That’s why it’s important to know your body, know the risks, and know the warning signs for early detection. If you’re experiencing vaginal bleeding that isn’t normal for you or if you have pelvic pain and dis…
The session will rebroadcast on Thursday February 26th at 7P EST.
Join us for an informative panel discussion to understand how blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose and BMI impact your heart health. We will also discuss how you can play an active role in you…
Each week, we receive job announcements from employers and employment websites seeking to hire Veterans. This post includes links to job listings for the week of Feb 23, 2026. We will continue to post relevant and timely listings as we receive them for the locatio…
SGT Hilda P. Griggs, United States Army, WWII Veteran (1943-1946) - Congressional Gold Medal recipient, 6888th Central Postal Battalion.
Please visit Davis' page on the Veterans Legacy Memorial website to post a tribute in her honor: https://www.vlm.cem.va.gov/HIL…
The report shows there were 6,398 suicides among Veterans in 2023, down from 6,442 in 2022. The average number of Veteran suicides per day fell slightly, to 17.5 in 2023 from 17.6 in 2022.
Learn more: https://news.va.gov/145131/va-veteran-suicide-prevention-report…
VA and the Veterans Day National Committee (VDNC) invite cities, towns and non-profit organizations that wish to host local Veterans Day Observances to apply to be recognized as official Veterans Day Regional Sites. Regional observances—such as parades, concerts, …
Ask a VA recruiter: Top 5 most asked questions.
"I’ve heard that VA is not hiring/on a “hiring freeze. Is this true?"
Learn more: https://news.va.gov/145085/ask-a-va-recruiter-top-5-most-asked-questions/
VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting research findings on skin cancer linked to Agent Orange exposure, Parkinson’s disease and a potential new treatment for substance use disorder.
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The VA OIG is poised to play a critical role in the “War on Fraud.” The entire VA OIG team works aggressively to combat fraud, waste, and abuse every day. This is evident not just in our rigorous investigations conducted by our special agent…
The VA offers services designed just for you—stay strong, healthy, and independent with our comprehensive care options. Learn more: https://www.va.gov/GERIATRICS/ Thank you for your service. Let us serve you. It is never to late to enroll for your earned benefits …
Learn how to Increase blood flow and reduce stiffness.
https://news.va.gov/145107/live-whole-health-305-give-your-shoulders-a-little-love/
VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting research findings on improving cancer care, a robotic wheelchair system and Parkinson’s disease.
https://news.va.gov/144948/va-research-wrap-up-wheelchairs-parkinsons/
Throughout Black History Month (BHM), the Center for Minority Veterans (CMV) is honored to highlight the stories of Black Veterans whose commitment to community endures long after they hang up their uniforms. In this week’s “From Uniform to Unforgettable” feature,…
Am I eligible for allowances to help pay for a Veteran’s burial and funeral costs? Find out how to get Veterans burial allowances (sometimes called “Veterans death benefits”) to help cover burial, funeral, and transportation costs. Visit:
In fact, one in five women will experience a stroke in their lifetime. Women Veterans may not realize they may face unique risks, including high blood pressure, PTSD, and unhealthy lifestyles post-service. Know your risks. Protect your brain’s future.
Native American Direct Loans expand to Squaxin Island Tribe, known as the “People of the Water” for their close relationship with the sea and sea life, the Squaxin Island Tribe has more than 550 members, including many Veterans and service members.
Learn more: ht…
Join us in honoring the dedication and expertise of our incredible women Veterans who are serving/served as critical care transport nurses! These unsung heroes, who have served both our country and our patients, play a vital role in the healthcare system by provid…
Honoring PFC Deloris Ruddock, United States Army, WWII Veteran (1943-1945) - Congressional Gold Medal recipient, 6888th Central Postal Battalion.
Please visit Ruddock’s page on the Veterans Legacy Memorial website to post a tribute in her honor: https://www.vlm.c…
Each week, we receive job announcements from employers and employment websites seeking to hire Veterans. This post includes links to job listings for the week of Feb 16, 2026. We will continue to post relevant and timely listings as we receive them for the locatio…
Did you know? The VA operates the largest and most comprehensive clinical training program for social workers. The VA is affiliated with over 230 graduate schools of social work and trains approximately 1500 Master of Social Work health profession trainees a year.…
VA is committed to a culture where everyone is treated with civility, compassion, and respect. Everyone should feel welcome and safe when doing business with VA.
Learn more and download the flyer:
As a VA-accredited partner, Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) is dedicated to improving the total well-being of post‑9/11 wounded, ill, and injured veterans, service members, and their families. Our innovative programs and life‑changing services strengthen mental, phy…
VA increased grant amounts Oct 1 for severely disabled Veterans and service members to adapt their homes. Know an eligible Veteran or service member who needs to build a ramp, adapt a bathroom, or install smart home technology? Check out VA’s SAH grant programs.
VA has implemented a new ruling that will limit the circumstances in which compensation, pension, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) benefits are apportioned stopping need-based apportionments going forward.
A woman in a leather vest salutes beside military boots, a helmet, and an American flag monument at the S.A.V.E. run. The group observes solemnly under a cloudy sky, conveying respect.
July 2, 2025
The Ohio Department of Veterans Services, through its ongoing partnership with the Ohio Arts Council, is pleased to present the 2025 Ohio Veterans Art Exhibition, which will be on display in downtown Columbus later this year.
Ohio’s active duty a…
Dear Sister Veterans,
As the warmth of summer moves in, I am delighted to extend a heartfelt greeting from the Center for Women Veterans (CWV). This season offers a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the vibrancy and strength that you each bring to our community.
…The "History of VA in 100 Objects" exhibit highlights items showing how the nation has honored and cared for Veterans from 1776 to now. New entries are added regularly, counting down to the 100th object. Click the link below to view all entries or use the search icon. Explore VA’s past, one object at a time.
Our Featured Stories section offers in-depth, scholarly content on the people, places, events, and innovations that reveal VA's evolution in serving Veterans since the nation's founding. These longer stories provide historical details on VA's rich history and significant moments.
A collection of virtual exhibits highlighting VA's history with archival images from across the nation. Each exhibit, guided by a host, showcases specific topics with compelling pictures and in-depth research.
The Curator Corner contains a preview of the growing artifact and records collection at the forthcoming National VA History Center in Dayton, Ohio. Curators offer insights into establishing the future museum and archive center showcasing VA’s history. Series like ‘What’s in the Box?’ and ‘From the Collection’ highlight unique items and their histories.
You can find and watch all the videos mentioned above right below, just scroll down to explore each one.
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