Currently, in limited situations, VA may pay a portion of a beneficiary’s monetary benefits directly to the beneficiary’s dependent, referred to as an apportionment. VA has implemented a new ruling that will limit the circumstances in which compensation, …
Supporting Veterans The Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care Center (EOVAHCS), with partners at the Tulsa Vet Center, participated in the 2025 Tulsa State Fair, proudly providing flu shots and counseling services and resources to eligible Veterans. VA offered a …
How VA programs helped a Veteran find stability, permanent housing, and hope Taiyaa Roundtree never thought he would experience homelessness. In 2022, he enlisted in the Navy because he wanted to give back to his country and “do something for myself.” But …
Cancer affects tens of thousands of Veterans each year, and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is committed to ensuring that they receive care that’s not only compassionate but cutting edge. Through its National Oncology Program (NOP), VA is driving …
“The sky is the limit” is a common phrase used to say that we can achieve anything and that our options are limitless. It may not always feel that way, especially on those hard days where everything seems to be going wrong. It can be easy to think that …
A festive day of fun, connection, and holiday spirit On a brisk winter day, the Battle Creek VA Medical Center auditorium was filled with winter joy as Veterans and caregivers gathered for the first-ever Winter Wonderland holiday event presented by the …
A day of remembrance, unity and lasting traditions In the crisp morning air of Fayetteville, Ark., on Dec. 13, VA staff, Veteran-centric community partners and community members united for a profound and heartfelt annual event: Wreaths Across America. The …
VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting research findings on Alzheimer’s disease, returning Veterans to home after nursing care and pancreatic cancer. Researchers reverse Alzheimer’s disease in mouse model …
For Veteran living with depression For Army Veteran Shirley Benoit, the battle with depression lasted more than a decade. Medications didn’t work and the side effects often made things worse. When she began Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy …
Deployments are underway VA Deputy Secretary Paul R. Lawrence, Ph.D., recently visited the VA Northern Indiana Health Care System as part of his tour of VA facilities in the process of bringing the new Federal Electronic Health Record Management (FEHRM) …
Schedule your mammogram today Army Veteran Ann Hoffman received her first mammogram out of necessity, not choice. When her husband, a Navy and Army National Guard Veteran, went on Medicare and Tricare for Life in 2010, his insurance required her to get a …
Schedule a hearing test with VA ‘Did you hear that?’ For years, Army Veteran Kevin McGovern’s answer to that question would be a resounding no. The 67-year-old’s hearing loss not only affected his ability to communicate with his family and friends but …
What is a medical foster home? A medical foster home is a private home, approved by VA, where a caregiver lives with up to three Veterans and helps with their daily needs. It’s an option for Veterans who want long-term care in a home-like setting instead …
The nutrition you need to cheer on your team! Tailgating is a beloved American tradition. Wherever you live in the U.S., odds are that on any given weekend a tailgate party is nearby. Tailgates are a time of camaraderie before the game begins. Win or lose, …
Many of us carry some kind of worry or concern in our minds. It could be a small worry, like “I hope my commute is not going to be as bad as yesterday,” or it could be a big worry, such as worrying about the health of a family member. We know that worrying …
VA Palo Alto pioneers new heart valve treatment Staff at VA Palo Alto Health Care System opened a new chapter in heart care by successfully performing the first transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement (TTVR) in VA. This new heart procedure gives Veterans …
Veteran celebrates his 100th birthday after attending his weekly Tai Chi class The energy in the beginner Tai Chi class session changed once everyone learned they’d be celebrating their Marine Veteran and centenarian classmate’s milestone with birthday …
Acute low back pain didn’t stop this Veteran from restoring her independence Army Veteran Vivian De Tiege first visited VA Gulf Coast clinic following an acute episode of low back pain with radicular symptoms that disrupted her ability to work around the …
There’s power in movement and exercise At 101, World War II Veteran George Poleske is blind, hard of hearing and mostly needs a wheelchair to get around. But none of that stops him from being as physically fit as possible. He takes part in physical therapy …
Lifesaving help never stops On a Friday in early November, the soothing sounds of old country music filled the air at a local venue in Huntsville, Ark., as Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO) social worker Ashley Perkins took to the stage, …
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