The National Veterans Wheelchair Games brings together hundreds of Veterans for some friendly but fierce competition across more than 20 adaptive sports, including softball, basketball and this year’s highlight — axe throwing, a sport tried and true to the …
VA Deputy Secretary Dr. Paul Lawrence delivered remarks at the Regulatory Issues Forum hosted by National Association of Realtors® (NAR) on June 2, 2025. As the keynote speaker, Dr. Lawrence shared his personal experience using the VA Home Loan, a benefit …
Thanks to a VA pilot program called Nursing Home to Home (NHTH), 61 Veterans who get their care from VA have been able to move out of nursing facilities and back to their own homes or to a community-based setting. NHTH is designed for Veterans with chronic …
The 44th National Veterans Wheelchair Games came to a close in Minneapolis after six days of competition, connection and camaraderie. Co-presented by VA and Paralyzed Veterans of America, the Wheelchair Games brought together 537 Veteran athletes from …
Since deploying the Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) in March 2024, Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (Lovell FHCC) in North Chicago, Illinois, has increased the number of lung cancer screenings it provides to Veterans by 75 percent, …
After graduating from high school in 1968, Jacky Lyn Branstetter joined the Navy during the height of the Vietnam War. Branstetter had no family when he passed away earlier this year in the Community Living Center of the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in …
Menopause is a natural part of life, marking the end of menstrual periods and changes in reproductive hormones. While all women go through this transition, research has shown that women Veterans may experience earlier or more symptoms. Just like other …
VA’s Nursing Home to Home (NHTH) program has reunited a Korean War Veteran and his daughter. At 92, Henry Ira White has lived a life of service, love and dedication. Drafted in 1952, he served in the 196th Field Artillery Division. He earned several honors …
Many of us lead busy lives. Between grocery shopping, appointments, childcare, cooking and cleaning, time seems to slip away from us in the hustle and bustle of daily life. We’re always moving, thinking and planning. Throughout our waking hours, we’re …
For Army Veteran Frank Pagliocca, the road to healing and rehabilitation began with a breakdown and a breakthrough. Years of undiagnosed trauma from a 14-month deployment to Korea, where Pagliocca served in air defense artillery on a remote mountaintop, …
If you’re traveling for a VA health care appointment, VA will reimburse you for travel costs, including mileage, tolls, parking and authorized hotel stays, if you’re eligible. Your caregiver can get reimbursed, too. Filing a travel claim online is easy and …
This week, VA’s Office of Research and Development published three News Briefs highlighting research advances in how writing caring letters combats loneliness, Parkinson’s disease and asthma medication. Writing caring letters has similar benefits to …
With almost a quarter of all Veterans in the United States residing in rural communities, ensuring they receive quality health care close to home is more important than ever. VA actively works to meet these Veterans in their own communities and promote …
Edna Cummings hails from Fayetteville, North Carolina, and graduated from Appalachian State University (ASU), making her the first African American woman to earn a commission as an Army officer through the university’s Army Reserve Training Corps Program. …
At VA’s Southern Nevada Healthcare System, partnerships with local academic institutions not only improve health care for Veterans but also assure the presence of essential health professionals in nearby communities. According to a recent Bureau of Health …
The Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) is VA’s new EHR system that is being rolled out to all VA medical facilities as soon as 2031. This standardized system is used by VA’s doctors, nurses and frontline staff to provide care to Veterans. It securely …
U.S. Army Veteran Larry McGaughy returned from the 2025 National Veterans Golden Age Games in Memphis with an inspiring story and a collection of hard-earned medals. Competing in his first-ever Golden Age Games, McGaughy—who is part of the low-vision …
From the sounds of combat to the roar of motorcycles, the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association (CVMA), Virginia Chapter 27-2, continues to make their presence known with pride and purpose. Guided by their motto, “Serving Those Who Served,” this dedicated …
VA Providence is honored to recognize three remarkable Rhode Island Veterans who exemplify the strength, sacrifice and spirit of the Greatest Generation. Henry Polichetti—oldest man in the U.S. Born July 3, 1915, and now the oldest living man in the United …
Christian Lopez, a 30-year-old Veteran, has proven that courage and determination can transform lives. As a member of the Puerto Rico PVA team at VA Caribbean Healthcare System – San Juan, he’ll be competing in his first National Veterans Wheelchair Games …
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