Why do more than 100,000 Veterans come to work at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) every day? Just like you, these Veterans understand the perspectives of those who have earned the benefits and health services that VA provides. You and your fellow Veterans bring unique insight and experience that is vital to our ability…
VA’s Million Veteran Program is producing hundreds of research findings
Discoveries for all Veterans, thanks to you Since the Million Veteran Program’s (MVP) start in 2011, our groundbreaking research program, made possible by Veterans like you, has produced 575+ research publications that can improve healthcare for Veterans and future generations. Here are just a few of MVP’s discoveries that are changing the future of healthcare.…
Alaska audiologist finds the Federal EHR is filled with time-saving benefits
Dr. Tiffany McDonald wants all her peer audiologists across VA to hear the good news. The time-saving capabilities in the Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) make it a “game changer” for managing workflows and providing effective, efficient audiology care for Veterans. Streamlined operations save time McDonald is a super user for the Alaska VA Healthcare…
Army Veteran’s mission to walk again after spinal cord injury
Steps toward tomorrow For Army Veteran Randy Jamerson, adapting was something he learned long before a spinal cord injury changed his life. Jamerson was 21 when he joined the Army. Decades later, he credits his military service for teaching him how to face a challenge unlike anything he had encountered before. “If we can adapt…
New on VA.gov: Time-saving upgrades shaped by Veterans
You told us signing in, finding information, and checking on claims and forms made VA.gov hard to use. Starting today, we’re making VA.gov simpler. The upgrades are in direct response to feedback from Veterans, service members, family members, caregivers and survivors. Nearly 90,000 Veteran survey responses from March through May 2026 shaped them, and Veterans…
Ozarks summit brings VA services directly to Veterans
Veterans connected with healthcare, benefits and community resources at VHSO’s annual summit in Northwest Arkansas Recently, the Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks (VHSO) transformed into a “hospital without walls.” Nearly every VHSO program and service was represented, with staff members stationed throughout the Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks. Veterans, caregivers and family members had…
Meet a VA ophthalmologist with a clear vision for Veteran care
Sight plays a vital role in how we all experience the world, maintain our independence and connect with the people around us. Ophthalmologists like Dr. Jigna Joshi, chief of ophthalmology at the Edward Hines Jr. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center, knows that for Veterans, protecting vision and addressing eye health can make a…
Sidekick Platform: Trusted Veteran resources are one conversation away
Sharing non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products or services by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans should always verify information with the organization offering the program. If you are leaving the military, you may know what resources you need, but not where to start. Questions about education, healthcare or claims can lead…
LiveWholeHealth #342: Managing stress is at your fingertips
We all have stress. Some stress can be healthy; however, too much stress can create challenges. When you’re under a lot of pressure, your body and mind will let you know. You may notice you have trouble sleeping, experience irritability or just feel tired. The good news is that stress can be managed, and there…
Introducing MilitaryRx: Another way for Veterans and military families to save on prescriptions
Sharing non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products or services by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans should always verify information with the organization offering the program. Prescription costs can add up quickly, especially for military families managing ongoing medications, prescriptions that are not covered or unexpected out-of-pocket expenses. MilitaryRx is a free…
How ‘Spraypaintguy’ helped spread message of recovery at Houston VA
Recovery and art at Houston VA Content creator Liam Weis, known to his 450,000-plus followers as “Spraypaintguy,” built his platform by walking up to strangers and asking to turn their T-shirt or hoodie into a canvas. Some of his posts have gotten more than 1 million views. When he visited the Michael E. DeBakey VA…
Help shape better support: Take the 2026 Military & Veteran Spouse Wellness Survey
A decade ago, I was struggling through one of the most difficult periods of my life. I was in love with a Veteran who is now my husband. He was living with post-traumatic stress disorder, wasn’t receiving treatment and wasn’t letting me into parts of what he was carrying. I knew he was hurting. I…