Category: VA

Did you know approximately 806,000 Veterans received dental care at a VA facility last fiscal year? From routine care to advanced procedures, VA dentists provide essential dental services that support not only the oral health, but also the overall well-being of those who so bravely served.  Keep reading to learn more about the impact you’ll…

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The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products and services on the part of VA. Veterans should verify the information with the organization offering. Leaving military service isn’t just a career change—it’s a life transformation. Many Veterans face this shift without a clear path forward, struggling to answer a critical…

It was an afternoon of camaraderie and hope at Houston VA when a group of Veterans gathered for a special cancer survivor celebration. Army Veteran Jacob Glassmeyer, a two-time cancer survivor, shared his story with the group.  When Glassmeyer was first diagnosed at the age of 25, he felt scared. His mother had passed away from cancer…

Nationwide, 81% of women in the U.S. report experiencing some form of harassment or assault in their lifetime (compared to 43% of men). A recent women Veterans study found that some women have reported being harassed while on VA grounds, a place where all Veterans deserve respectful and safe care. These experiences send a negative…

Brian Francis Piercy was born in March 1983 to Thomas F. Piercy III and Carol Berberich Piercy in Visalia, California, and grew up in Clovis, California. When he was nine years old, he learned to play the piano, beginning a love of music that persisted throughout his life. Piercy graduated from Buchanan High in 2001…

June is National Safety Month and we’re taking a moment to recognize the people and practices that help protect our communities. At VA, the VA Police Service plays a critical role in maintaining safety every day at VA Medical Centers (VAMCs), outpatient clinics and all VA. If you’re looking for an exciting career that’s All…

More than 150 Veterans and VA staff turned out for a day celebrating VA research. The event was hosted at the Richmond VA Medical Center campus in Virginia.  Alongside military and VA medical displays, guest speakers addressed the audience throughout the day. Perhaps the most poignant voice came from Frankie McCattry, a Veteran and research…

This week, VA’s Office of Research and Development published three News Briefs highlighting research advances on a potential new drug to treat diabetes, preventing acute kidney injury and lowering the risk of dementia. VA researchers develop potential new diabetes drug VA researchers in Tampa, Florida, created a compound with potential to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. Previous…

Starting July 1, 2025, service members, their spouses and Veterans covered under VA life insurance programs will see lower monthly premiums, reinforcing VA’s commitment to making life insurance more affordable. Discounts for active duty, Guard and Reserve members Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) SGLI provides low-cost group term life insurance coverage, up to $500,000, in…

Navy Veteran Kevin Lane lives with ankylosing spondylitis, a form of arthritis that affects the spine and limits movement. Fortunately, Lane is able to connect with his VA rheumatologist (a doctor who specializes in inflammatory diseases) through video telehealth visits. The technology saves him a painful and inconvenient two-hour trip from his home in Tamworth,…

Air Force Veteran Dave Hanson had built a life with his wife and two daughters, but he was carrying a not-so-hidden secret: undiagnosed PTSD. The invisible wounds of his service in Vietnam—where his duties included going out in night ambush teams—had not healed. Although he lived in a peaceful, rural setting, with the woods just…