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Regulation changes, fraud alerts, and policy updates that affect your claim.
The Lost Battalion: Nelson Miles Holderman
Cpt. Nelson Miles Holderman was one of the most decorated soldiers of World War I, a man celebrated for his unwavering leadership during one of the most harrowing episodes of the conflict.
The Chosin Few: Marine Corps Cpl. Lee Hugh Phillips
Marching north with his fellow Marines toward the Chosin Reservoir, Lee Hugh Phillips would soon join the fight that led him being awarded the Medal of Honor.
Honoring the Greatest Generation’s journey
VA photographer Eugene Russell helped bring the project from Arkansas to D.C., honoring the Greatest Generation and its lasting impact on Veterans and staff.
VA Benefits April 2026: payment schedule for the month explained - MARCA
VA Benefits April 2026: payment schedule for the month explained MARCA
A Hero at La Torreto: Army Pvt. Shinyei Nakamine
On June 2, 1944, in the rugged terrain near La Torreto, Italy, a young man from Honolulu displayed the "extraordinary heroism" we think about on Medal of Honor Day.
Kent woman gets 17 months for $1M VA fraud, faked disability for trips, home - KING5.com
Kent woman gets 17 months for $1M VA fraud, faked disability for trips, home KING5.com
Veterans can get help submitting VA claims at Disabled American Veterans in Burton - WSMH
Veterans can get help submitting VA claims at Disabled American Veterans in Burton WSMH
Staying job search savvy online
Searching for a new job can be exciting, but as more hiring and recruiting moves online, job scams have unfortunately become increasingly common. Fraudsters can pose as the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other legitimate employers, create fake job postings, or request personal information under the guise of processing an application.
Veteran with Multiple Sclerosis explores her world
For a Veteran with multiple sclerosis, VA fulfills her clinical needs while traveling and exploring the Pacific Northwest.
Veterans excel as educators
Veterans make great teachers. Here's a few resources to help you transition into a teaching career!
Live Whole Health #310: Healing carrot soup with ginger and turmeric
Root vegetables support your immune system and roasting them brings out the sweetness. Try this delicious spring carrot soup to support your Whole Health!
A family legacy of service
A powerful legacy of military service comes full circle as Rob Sterling reflects on his family’s history and the lasting connection to the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center.
Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for March 23, 2026
This post includes links to job listings for the week of March 23, 2026. We will continue to post listings as we receive them for the locations listed.
VFW Debuts New Tool to Streamline VA Benefits Assistance - Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
VFW Debuts New Tool to Streamline VA Benefits Assistance Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
After the crisis call: How SPCs can keep Veterans connected
Get support beyond the crisis call. Learn how SPCs help Veterans stay connected, find resources and navigate care with ongoing, compassionate follow-up.
Veterans need help with VA benefits. This Kansas law would make it easier | Opinion - Kansas City Star
Veterans need help with VA benefits. This Kansas law would make it easier | Opinion Kansas City Star
Breaking barriers in science: Dr. Rosalyn S. Yalow’s legacy
Pioneering physicist Dr. Rosalyn S. Yalow broke barriers and transformed medical science through radioimmunoassay, mentorship, and decades of service at VA.
Army veteran sentenced to prison for defrauding the VA of $1 million - Stars and Stripes
Army veteran sentenced to prison for defrauding the VA of $1 million Stars and Stripes
Free VA clinic in Columbia helping veterans access resources quickly - WLTX
Free VA clinic in Columbia helping veterans access resources quickly WLTX
Grow your career at an event this April
VA will be attending recruitment events across the country in April to help you grow your career in the largest integrated health care system in the U.S.
Ever use Veteran parking at Lowe’s? Thank Army Veteran Clarence Floyd
If you’ve ever used “Veteran parking” at Lowe’s, you’ve got Army Korean War Veteran James “Clarence” Floyd to thank.
How a kidney transplant gave one Veteran his life back
A young Veteran’s VA checkup uncovered a failing kidney, leading to dialysis and later a successful kidney transplant that saved more than just his life.
VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on suicide prevention, diabetes and ALS
VA Research highlights new findings on improving the suicide prevention, diabetic foot ulcers, and ALS care.
VA educational benefits at risk: Law could cost veterans' children thousands of dollars - MARCA
VA educational benefits at risk: Law could cost veterans' children thousands of dollars MARCA
Team RWB’s inflection point: Why every movement must be reborn
Every nonprofit program eventually hits a wall. Here's why Team RWB is igniting a second wave.
VA Scams and Backlogs: Vets, Do This To Protect Your Benefits - AOL.com
VA Scams and Backlogs: Vets, Do This To Protect Your Benefits AOL.com
Governor signs bill to protect veterans from predatory claim agents - San Bernardino County (.gov)
Governor signs bill to protect veterans from predatory claim agents San Bernardino County (.gov)
What to expect when you call: A look at the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
How the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans responders support homeless Veterans, one call at a time.
The Native American Direct Loan and one Veteran’s journey to stability
Lakeishia, a Native American Veteran, achieved homeownership stability with the help of the Native American Direct Loan (NADL) program.
More than a million veterans may be unknowingly missing out on educational benefits - MARCA
More than a million veterans may be unknowingly missing out on educational benefits MARCA
Salina Military Affairs Council announces upcoming resources and events for benefit of local U.S. Veterans - Salina Post
Salina Military Affairs Council announces upcoming resources and events for benefit of local U.S. Veterans Salina Post
‘Despicable’: Kent woman who faked disability sentenced for $1.1M VA fraud scheme - MyNorthwest.com
‘Despicable’: Kent woman who faked disability sentenced for $1.1M VA fraud scheme MyNorthwest.com
A Closer Look at Recent Headlines About VA Fraud Detection - northshorejournal.co
A Closer Look at Recent Headlines About VA Fraud Detection northshorejournal.co
VA announces fiscal year 2027 suicide prevention grant funding opportunity
The newly released FY27 NOFO for the SSG Fox SPGP outlines upcoming funding to support community-based Veteran suicide prevention services.
Women Veterans leading change at VA
During Women’s History Month, we honor the women who served our nation in uniform and who are also shaping the future of Veterans’ health care and policy.
Will VA revisit old disability claims? New update has an answer - MARCA
Will VA revisit old disability claims? New update has an answer MARCA
When the VA Re-Checks Your Disability Rating What You Should Know … - DisabledVeterans.org
When the VA Re-Checks Your Disability Rating What You Should Know … DisabledVeterans.org
Three California Police Officers Face Firings Over Disabled Military Veteran License Plates - Military.com
Three California Police Officers Face Firings Over Disabled Military Veteran License Plates Military.com
WA woman faked disability to get $1 million in VA benefits - FOX 13 Seattle
WA woman faked disability to get $1 million in VA benefits FOX 13 Seattle
Kent woman sentenced for defrauding VA of more than $1 million - Kent Reporter
Kent woman sentenced for defrauding VA of more than $1 million Kent Reporter
Lead the future of care: VA is hiring medical center executive directors
As the nation’s largest integrated health care system, VA provides care and services to millions of Veterans through an expansive network of medical centers, clinics, and programs. To support this mission, VA is urgently seeking experienced leaders who are ready to shape the future of Veteran health care as VA medical center (VAMC) executive directors.
Veterans Affairs to be part of new presidential task force targeting fraud - Stars and Stripes
Veterans Affairs to be part of new presidential task force targeting fraud Stars and Stripes
VA’s review of disability claims for fraud won’t include past filings, officials say - Military Times
VA’s review of disability claims for fraud won’t include past filings, officials say Military Times
AI, the VA, and Fraud: What You Need to Know - MOAA
AI, the VA, and Fraud: What You Need to Know MOAA
Michael E. DeBakey VA Highlights Veteran’s family history
Navy Veteran Jeff Fisher discovered a serendipitous link to his family history during a visit to VA medical center.
What’s different this time: Why VA is confident in and accelerating deployments of the Federal EHR
The Federal EHR, VA's long-awaited, long-doubted health care transformation, is finally happening.
Trump brings ‘war on fraud’ into focus with task force of benefits-paying agencies - Federal News Network
Trump brings ‘war on fraud’ into focus with task force of benefits-paying agencies Federal News Network
Live Whole Health #309: Natural pain relief
Experts recommend non-drug methods of managing low back pain as a first line of treatment, and yoga is on the list of safe and effective ways to manage pain.
VA is analyzing old disability benefits questionnaires to detect fraud in future claims - Stars and Stripes
VA is analyzing old disability benefits questionnaires to detect fraud in future claims Stars and Stripes
Education programs strengthen VA’s health care workforce
VA recognize trainees, academic partners and staff for the role they play in the education for the next generation of health care professionals.
Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for March 16, 2026
This post includes links to job listings for the week of March 16, 2026. We will continue to post listings as we receive them for the locations listed.
Supporting Our Veterans, Military and Their Families with Resources and More! - AARP
Supporting Our Veterans, Military and Their Families with Resources and More! AARP
Hope and healing through vision rehabilitation
Army Veteran William Eilers regained confidence and independence through personalized vision rehabilitation and support from VHSO’s visual impairment team.
The VA Wants to Use AI to Scrutinize Veteran Benefits. What Could Go Wrong? - Rolling Stone
The VA Wants to Use AI to Scrutinize Veteran Benefits. What Could Go Wrong? Rolling Stone
VA reaches milestones in lifesaving naloxone availability
All VA health facilities and Vet Centers have the lifesaving opioid overdose antidote naloxone, with 2-million prescriptions dispensed to patients nationwide.
The C&P Exam Bottleneck: Why VA Disability Evaluations Still Delay Claims in 2026 - DisabledVeterans.org
The C&P Exam Bottleneck: Why VA Disability Evaluations Still Delay Claims in 2026 DisabledVeterans.org
Career support for military spouses
VA offers career support programs designed specifically for military spouses that help them thrive no matter where military life takes them.
VA responds to worries about new focus on ‘telltale signs’ of fraud - Task & Purpose
VA responds to worries about new focus on ‘telltale signs’ of fraud Task & Purpose
The women who shaped early Veteran mental health care
Trailblazing women like Dorothea Dix built the foundation for postwar care, transforming how America supported soldiers after the Civil War.
VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on brain health, cardiovascular disease and muscle atrophy
VA Research finds a potential way to protect the blood-brain barrier, a lifestyle coaching app for cardiovascular disease and preventing muscle atrophy.
VA secretary says changes coming to make disability claims easier for veterans - WSB-TV
VA secretary says changes coming to make disability claims easier for veterans WSB-TV
Warning signs and ways to support Veterans in crisis
Spotting warning signs, asking directly, listening with empathy, and connecting to support can help keep a Veteran safe during a suicide crisis.
Veterans first: SVA and VA team up to support student Veterans
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recently shared how partnering with VA delivered real impact for student Veterans.
Rep. Greene testifies in support of veterans’ benefit protections - Michigan House Republicans
Rep. Greene testifies in support of veterans’ benefit protections Michigan House Republicans
The torch and the baton: Passing the legacy of service from mother to daughter
For Women's History Month, we share one family's multi-generational story of service and a legacy of care.
DAV statement on VA’s planned use of AI to review benefit questionnaires - DAV : Disabled American Veterans
DAV statement on VA’s planned use of AI to review benefit questionnaires DAV : Disabled American Veterans
Celebrating March as National Nutrition Month
The theme for this year’s National Nutrition Month, “Discover the Power of Nutrition,” highlights how nutrition has the power to help individuals and communities thrive.
How to avoid tax scams: Know your tax preparer
Follow these tips to avoid being scammed this tax season. You should know how to recognize scams when working with tax preparers.
Bring your empathy and expertise to VA as a social worker
VA is hiring qualified, compassionate social workers to serve our Veterans across the VA continuum of care. Keep reading to learn more about the impact you’ll have as a VA social worker and the benefits of a VA career.
Custom adaptive devices built for Veterans, at no cost
Project S.E.R.V.E. has partnered with injured Veterans and emergency responders to design and build one-of-a-kind adaptive solutions.
VA Launching Major Change That Could Impact Over a Million Veterans - Newsweek
VA Launching Major Change That Could Impact Over a Million Veterans Newsweek
VA plans automated fraud detection tool targeting disability benefits forms - AL.com
VA plans automated fraud detection tool targeting disability benefits forms AL.com
VA plans to scan a million veterans claims for signs of fraud - Stars and Stripes
VA plans to scan a million veterans claims for signs of fraud Stars and Stripes
VA Ratings for Presumptive Heart Conditions and Service-Connected Heart Disease - Hill & Ponton, P.A.
VA Ratings for Presumptive Heart Conditions and Service-Connected Heart Disease Hill & Ponton, P.A.
Media assaults VA disability system, insults those who use it - DAV : Disabled American Veterans
Media assaults VA disability system, insults those who use it DAV : Disabled American Veterans
Protecting Veterans from fraudulent scams - VA News (.gov)
Protecting Veterans from fraudulent scams VA News (.gov)
VA has good news for tens of thousands of veterans - AL.com
VA has good news for tens of thousands of veterans AL.com
Kaukauna veteran helps fellow vets fight back after VA disability claim denials in Fox Cities - NBC26
Kaukauna veteran helps fellow vets fight back after VA disability claim denials in Fox Cities NBC26
The Latest Federal GI Bill Fraud Case: Indictment Of Adam L. Steinberger - Military.com
The Latest Federal GI Bill Fraud Case: Indictment Of Adam L. Steinberger Military.com
VA OIG: Man who founded Veteran organization and scammed VA out of $20 million sentenced to 4 years in prison - LiveNOW from FOX
VA OIG: Man who founded Veteran organization and scammed VA out of $20 million sentenced to 4 years in prison LiveNOW from FOX
VA scraps rule that could have reduced disability benefits for millions of veterans - abcnews.com
VA scraps rule that could have reduced disability benefits for millions of veterans abcnews.com
Takano Leads Congressional Push to Stop VA Rule to Cut Veteran Disability Ratings - House.gov
Takano Leads Congressional Push to Stop VA Rule to Cut Veteran Disability Ratings House.gov
VA cuts disability, benefit claims backlog by over 60% under Trump administration - WBFF
VA cuts disability, benefit claims backlog by over 60% under Trump administration WBFF
Federal Lawsuit Challenges VA’s New Rule on Medication-Based Disability Ratings - Military.com
Federal Lawsuit Challenges VA’s New Rule on Medication-Based Disability Ratings Military.com
VA to formally rescind controversial disability ratings rule - Military Times
VA to formally rescind controversial disability ratings rule Military Times
VA cuts disability, benefit claims backlog by over 60% under Trump administration - National News Desk
VA cuts disability, benefit claims backlog by over 60% under Trump administration National News Desk
VA cuts disability, benefit claims backlog by over 60% under Trump administration - KOMO
VA cuts disability, benefit claims backlog by over 60% under Trump administration KOMO
California Limits Paid Veteran Disability Claims - Legal Reader
California Limits Paid Veteran Disability Claims Legal Reader
Federal lawsuit challenges new VA rule for rating veterans disability - Stars and Stripes
Federal lawsuit challenges new VA rule for rating veterans disability Stars and Stripes
Pappas Demands Trump Administration Immediately Rescind New Rule That Would Slash Disability Ratings for Thousands of Veterans | Congressman Chris Pappas - Congressman Chris Pappas | (.gov)
Pappas Demands Trump Administration Immediately Rescind New Rule That Would Slash Disability Ratings for Thousands of Veterans | Congressman Chris Pappas Congressman Chris Pappas | (.gov)
Vets to VA: Formally rescind new disability ratings rule - Military Times
Vets to VA: Formally rescind new disability ratings rule Military Times
Veterans flood government website with concerns about disability benefits rule - Stars and Stripes
Veterans flood government website with concerns about disability benefits rule Stars and Stripes
The Founder of Senior Veterans Administration Services (SVAS) Richard Rompala Sentenced for Scamming the Department of Veterans Affairs of Approximately $20 Million in Fraudulent Benefits - Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office
The Founder of Senior Veterans Administration Services (SVAS) Richard Rompala Sentenced for Scamming the Department of Veterans Affairs of Approximately $20 Million in Fraudulent Benefits Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office
VA reverses course on disability rule change; advocates warn it's not going away - KPBS
VA reverses course on disability rule change; advocates warn it's not going away KPBS
VA halts implementation of controversial disability rating rule following backlash - Military Times
VA halts implementation of controversial disability rating rule following backlash Military Times
New VA Rule Ties Disability Ratings to Medicated Symptoms, Drawing Fire From Veterans Groups - Military.com
New VA Rule Ties Disability Ratings to Medicated Symptoms, Drawing Fire From Veterans Groups Military.com
Amid outcry, VA abruptly stops enforcing new disability rating rule - Stars and Stripes
Amid outcry, VA abruptly stops enforcing new disability rating rule Stars and Stripes
VA backs off rule that would have cut benefits amid outrage - CNN
VA backs off rule that would have cut benefits amid outrage CNN
New VA rule could lower veterans’ disability rating if medication improves their symptoms - Task & Purpose
New VA rule could lower veterans’ disability rating if medication improves their symptoms Task & Purpose
Concern and confusion erupt over new VA disability rule - Task & Purpose
Concern and confusion erupt over new VA disability rule Task & Purpose
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