“VA is one of the unsung heroes,” said David Cohen, a Navy Veteran who receives care at the Manhattan VA Medical Center in New York City. Since filing his first medical claim with VA, Cohen has found a community of advocates—from fellow Veterans at the Virginia Department of Veteran Services where he was last stationed…
Live Whole Health #269: Face it. You need a massage
If you could see the look on your face right now, what would you see? Would your jaw be locked? Your forehead scrunched with worry or concentration? Would you see a relaxed expression or one of stress? Imagine you could offer yourself a massage that could ease those worry lines! We’ve all been there. Muscle…
From ice to inspiration: Flyers Warriors skate to new heights for Veterans and their community
Each Sunday morning in a New Jersey suburb of Philadelphia, the Flyers Warriors lace up their skates and take the ice for their weekly practice. More than 100 disabled Veterans, split into five teams based on skill level, spend their morning preparing for the USA Hockey 2025 Warrior National Championships in Coral Springs, Florida, where…
Building a new future for Veterans with Parkinson’s disease
Veterans with Parkinson’s disease can receive a wide range of care and services from VA, including comprehensive medical services to specialized treatments, physical therapy and support for their caregivers. For one group of Veterans at the Central Virginia VA Health Care System, their Parkinson’s care includes a regular check-in to see what they’ve built with…
Free mental wellness app for Veterans and their families
Editor’s note: 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. Innerworld is not a substitute for professional mental health therapy. If you are having thoughts of suicide, call 988 then PRESS 1, or visit…
Unlocking Veteran tax exemptions across states and U.S. territories
Most U.S. states and territories provide tax benefits for Veterans, their families and survivors. Whether you’re a Veteran checking options in your area, a family member or survivor seeking clarity, or a transitioning service member planning your next move, this guide simplifies the process. We’ve organized these benefits alphabetically by state and territory for quick…
World War II prisoner of war diary uncovered
Louis Pape returned from World War II with stories he rarely talked about. Years later, his daughter and son-in-law opened a box he left behind and found a diary of his life as a prisoner of war written on toilet paper. The visit It started with a visit to the family farm in Illinois in…
Veteran Resources: Events of the week April 21, 2025
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. We’ve curated an assortment of events that aim to assist, educate, and enrich Veterans and their families. Each week, we’ll continue to post relevant and timely…
Veteran satisfaction and trust in VA telehealth continues to rise
More Veterans are turning to VA telehealth for their care, and for good reason: It’s convenient, accessible and built to meet their unique needs. For Veterans like Victoria Backus, VA telehealth has been successful in part because it’s tailored to her. She uses several VA apps to manage her care, including VA Video Connect to…
Volunteers make homeless Veteran stand down event a success
When a Veteran faces homelessness, the path to stable housing can be blocked by countless barriers. That’s why, each April, staff and volunteers at the VA Bay Pines Healthcare System dedicate a Saturday to their annual stand down event—working side by side to break down those barriers and bring Veterans one step closer to home.…
Veteran finds purpose with immersive technology
U.S. Army Veteran Dennis Wagner found himself living in a new area and in a deepened state of depression after his wife passed away. “I just wouldn’t do anything,” he said, which significantly impacted his quality of life and the chronic pain he was experiencing. Wagner found himself rarely leaving the house or seeing others—something…
Honoring Veterans: Army Veteran Albert Flores Tristan
Army Veteran Albert Flores Tristan was born in Dallas, Texas, in March 1949. Initially hailing from Mexico, Tristan immigrated to the United States at the age of six in 1955. After completing his education at North Dallas High School in 1968, he remained in Texas until his enlistment during the Vietnam War in September 1969.…