More than half of a group of Veterans who were offered money to participate in a VA research study chose to donate the money to a Veteran Service Organization (VSO) instead. Among Veterans who reported having a financial strain, one third still chose to …
Rewarding careers at VA never take a vacation. Our recruiters will be attending several events this summer to share more about how a career at VA can have a big impact on Veterans and how you can join our mission. At VA, we’re always looking for the best …
The Austin Vet Center, San Antonio Northwest Vet Center and South Texas Veterans Health Care System recently combined efforts to assist with disaster relief support for those affected by July flooding in the Texas Hill Country. On July 10, the Austin …
VA, and the National Cemetery Administration, welcome the Honorable Samuel B. Brown as the eighth Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on July 29, and sworn in by Secretary Collins on July 31. Born in Arkansas …
Being in rhythm with nature is often a life-changing experience for Veterans healing from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). VA Salisbury Health Care has partnered with Project Healing Waters (PHW) Fly Fishing, a national nonprofit, to give Veterans a …
This week, VA’s Office of Research and Development published three News Briefs highlighting research finding on toxic exposure, cancer and suicide risk, and alternative treatments for chronic pain. Non-combat exposures linked to breathing problems VA …
The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products and services on the part of VA. Veterans should verify the information with the organization offering. In the midst of a medical crisis, your mind can race in a million …
After a traumatic event, it’s normal to have upsetting memories, feel on edge or have trouble sleeping. At first, it may be hard to do normal daily activities like go to work or spend time with people you care about. However, if it’s been longer than a few …
As natural disaster season approaches, now is the time to prepare for evacuations, financial challenges, an increase in scams and impacts to mental or physical health services. While it may feel overwhelming, VA wants Veterans to be prepared to navigate …
If you’ve ever walked down the street and seen a person curled up on a pile of cardboard or passed a row of makeshift tents, you may have thought, “How does this happen? What life did this person live before I saw them on the street? I want to help, but I …
You’re halfway through a dream vacation—maybe a beach in Mexico, a national park in Utah, or visiting family across the country—when something goes wrong and you have a health emergency. It’s the kind of thing that can derail a trip—but it doesn’t have to. …
The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products and services on the part of VA. Veterans should verify the information with the organization offering. You’ve made tough calls, led through uncertain moments, cared for …
Having a successful interview is an important step in landing your dream job at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). VA uses a structured method known as Performance-Based Interviewing (PBI) to help find the best fit for its mission-driven roles. So, …
What is it that makes the Mediterranean diet so healthy? In the 1950s, scientist Ancel Keys famously observed that rates of heart disease in the United States were much higher than in Crete, an island region of Greece. For islanders in Crete, the …
VA’s Board of Veterans Appeals is celebrating its 92nd birthday on July 28, 2025. The Board is celebrating this milestone by surpassing 92,000 dispatched disability appeals for Veterans and dependents faster this year than ever before. The Board remains on …
A VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System surgeon received the highest honor for VA health services researchers from VA health care leaders during the 2025 National VA Research Week Kick Off Awards ceremony. Dr. Daniel Hall accepted the Under Secretary’s Award for …
Eighty-one years have passed since Guam’s liberation from Imperial Japanese forces, and each year, the island commemorates this significant event with a vibrant Liberation Day parade along Marine Corps Drive. This celebration honors the brave Marine …
Thanks to his new glasses from VA, Korean War Navy Veteran Walter Crites can have interesting conversations once again. About 25 years ago, Crites, a 91-year-old patient at Northern Arizona VA Health Care System (NAVAHCS), lost almost all his hearing after …
One winter Friday night, the atmosphere at the CrossFit Hydro in Omaha, Nebraska, was electric. Its “Friday Night Lights” is a weekly event where local CrossFitters participate in the worldwide CrossFit Open. It was supposed to be just another night of …
This week, VA’s Office of Research and Development published three News Briefs highlighting research advances on a potential new liver cancer treatment, Parkinson’s disease treatment and dementia. Drug combo shows promise for treating liver cancer VA Miami …
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