Category: VA

Use these VA tools and resources to keep your Veteran loved one safe, healthy and protected against suicide Preventing Veteran suicide takes collective action. Veterans and their families, friends, caregivers, loved ones and entire communities must work together to offer support and hope to those who need it. VA has many resources for anyone who…

A groundbreaking partnership ensuring pilots’ readiness In a groundbreaking partnership, the 85th Fighter Group, Veterans Health System of the Ozarks (VHSO) and the 188th Medical Group are rewriting the playbook on military readiness, proving that collaboration is the key to unmatched mission success. In the heart of Fort Smith, Ark., the 188th Wing hosts the 85th Fighter Group, a…

What Veterans and family members should know IRS Form 1095-B is a tax form that shows you had health coverage during the year. VA provides this form to Veterans and family members who are enrolled in certain VA health care programs. Due to changes in the Affordable Care Act, the IRS no longer requires Form…

Remaining in communities Veteran Lyndsey Beaver, 41, a Maryland transplant from New Jersey, counts her blessings each day. She appreciates her job as a cashier at a local supermarket and her own apartment. She takes pride in having earned an Associate of Arts degree in Computer-Aided Drafting and Design. She finds joy in her beagle,…

Did you know that every Veteran receiving health care through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is provided a primary care physician? Over 9 million Veterans are enrolled in the VA health care system, so we’re always looking for qualified, caring primary care physicians to join our team and provide the best care to those…

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center breaks ground with cutting-edge defibrillation lead procedure The Cardiology Team at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) in Houston is making waves with an extraordinary new heart technology. This innovation is as thin as the lead in a pencil but holds tremendous potential to significantly improve the…

Be in the know Physical therapist Amy Legerski chose physical therapy because it offers a unique opportunity to help people improve their quality of life and to participate in the things that matter most to them. She is especially passionate about empowering women, by addressing myths about pelvic floor issues. This passion for pelvic floor…

Some battles are fought with weapons. Others are fought in silence—in the mind, in the heart, in the soul. As Veterans, we’ve been trained to fight, to endure, to push through pain. But what happens when the battle is internal? When the enemy is invisible—like trauma, guilt, anxiety, or shame? Many of us are still…

To aging healthily At age 79, Jack Nist has taken up a new mission: He’s finding ways to encourage his fellow Veterans to take advantage of the care they have earned at VA. He believes the people at VA make a huge difference in patient care.   “Every person I meet at VA—be it medical staff…

Start 2026 strong with SMART goals and support from VA Whole Health January brings a mix of reflection and anticipation—the old year fades and a new one begins with fresh opportunities. For many Veterans transitioning from military service to civilian life, this time can feel both exciting and uncertain. The good news: You don’t have to…

Growing a new path with VA services Veteran Patrick Cox always knew he wanted to serve in the military. “I always used to tell my grandma that I was going to be a battlefield commander as a little kid,” he said. Cox enlisted in the Army in 1980, but after suffering an injury on base,…

VA expands women’s health expertise in rural areas through specialized training programs Women Veterans are choosing VA for their health care more than ever before. Today, over 1 million women Veterans are enrolled in VHA—a 38% increase since 2017. With this growth comes an ongoing demand for primary care teams who understand women Veterans’ health…