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• 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.

• Modernizing VA home loans

  VA is enhancing the VA Home Loan program with cutting-edge technologies, making it easier and more efficient for our Veterans to achieve the American Dream of homeownership.

• VA: Health and Benefits app adds new Certificate of Eligibility enhancements

  With the latest update to the VA: Health and Benefits mobile app, viewing the latest Certificate of Eligibility has never been more convenient. 

• Introducing the Claim Assist Portal: A new, easier way to respond to VA claim requests

  VA is making it easier than ever to keep your claim on track. With the new Claim Assist Portal, you’ll have a faster, more convenient way to respond when additional information is needed.

• Do you qualify for additional VA education benefits?

  VA is making it easier for eligible Veterans to learn about their education and training entitlement under the Supreme Court's 2024 Rudisill decision.

• March 26, 2026

  VA helps Veterans maximize their G.I. Bill education benefits

• March 18, 2026

  VA announces $112M grant opportunity to strengthen community-based suicide prevention efforts

• March 11, 2026

  VA, DOJ sign agreement to improve care for nation’s most vulnerable Veterans

• March 9, 2026

  VA moves to speed up community care appointment scheduling

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• 👁 Continue reading Point-in-Time Count connects homeless Veterans with vital resources
  

  Point-in-Time Count connects homeless Veterans with vital resources

  April 3, 2026

  Volunteers and staff joined the Point-in-Time Count to connect homeless individuals with vital resources, support and pathways to stability.

• 👁 Continue reading VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on tailored health care, paralyzed Veterans and cirrhosis
  

  VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on tailored health care, paralyzed Veterans and cirrhosis

  April 3, 2026

  New VA Research findings shed light on tailored care for Women Veterans, a brain-computer interface to help paralyzed Veterans communicate, and cirrhosis.

• 👁 Continue reading The Veterans’ Healing Harvest Garden: A transformation journey
  

  The Veterans’ Healing Harvest Garden: A transformation journey

  April 2, 2026

  A thoughtfully designed garden at VHSO grows from three beds to a vibrant sanctuary offering nourishment, connection and wellness for Veterans.

• 👁 Continue reading VA’s Native American Direct Loan staff help Veterans of Lakota Nation
  

  VA’s Native American Direct Loan staff help Veterans of Lakota Nation

  April 1, 2026

  VA's NADL staff attended the Lakota Nation Invitational to promote buying, building and renovating homes using the NADL program.

• 👁 Continue reading Navy Veteran finds convenience with VA virtual care
  

  Navy Veteran finds convenience with VA virtual care

  April 1, 2026

  VA virtual care resources saved Veteran Eric Faulkner time and money by allowing him to manage his health care from home instead of driving to VA facilities.

• 👁 Continue reading From struggle to success: How DAV Patriot Boot Camp helped a Veteran entrepreneur thrive
  

  From struggle to success: How DAV Patriot Boot Camp helped a Veteran entrepreneur thrive

  April 1, 2026

  Veteran Jasmine Paul credits DAV Patriot Boot Camp for her breakthrough in business. Applications are open for the next opportunity.

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