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Veterans’ trust in VA hits record high: A promising trend for our heroes
Overall trust in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has reached an all-time high. In the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, 82% of Veterans who used VA services — including health care, benefits, burials and memorials — reported that they trust VA to fulfill the nation’s commitment to them.
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.
VA Press Room
Access all releases and speeches
April 22, 2026
Joint Commission accredits 176 VA programs in 2025
April 15, 2026
VA announces major improvements in benefits processing and delivery
April 13, 2026
VA health record system back on track with Michigan deployments
April 10, 2026
VA announces $7M in rural Veteran transportation services grants
VA Health and Benefits App
The VA Health and Benefits mobile app puts your VA health and benefit information and resources at your fingertips — anywhere, anytime! For your security, the app
requires you to enter the same login credentials you use for VA.gov.
Learn more about the app
Share information about the app
Download the App Today
iOS App Store
Android App Store
Latest News
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Take MVP’s new Military Experiences and Toxic Exposures Survey
April 23, 2026
VA’s Million Veteran Program (MVP) invites all Veterans to take the Military Experiences and Toxic Exposures Survey.
Supporting military children during a permanent change of station
April 23, 2026
Military families look to the VA Home Loan Program to provide security during a permanent change of station. Here's how.
The parade he never got
April 22, 2026
104-year-old WWII Veteran and his caregiver wife travel to D.C. on the Honor Flight, arriving for a parade that makes this Veteran’s birthday unforgettable.
A Legacy on the Clock: The Voelke Family Carries a Soldier’s Spirit to the NFL Draft Stage
April 22, 2026
The 5th overall pick of this year's NFL Draft will be announced by the survivors of Army MAJ Paul C. Voelke, thanks to TAPS and the NFL.
Meaningful medicine: Meet VA physician Dr. Nabiha Gill
April 21, 2026
Physician careers at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are rooted in purpose, innovation, and a true commitment to serving Veterans. For Dr. Nabiha Gill, Section Chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services at the Indianapolis VA Medical Center, this rings true now and when she started at VA 20 years ago.
New Vet Tix study: Shared experiences strengthen wellbeing for Veterans and their families
April 21, 2026
Vet tix meets Veterans where they already are: in stadiums, at concert halls, and in the heart of our local communities.
Health
Take MVP’s new Military Experiences and Toxic Exposures Survey
April 23, 2026
The parade he never got
April 22, 2026
Mindful eating
April 21, 2026
VA Deputy Secretary recaps EHRM update during Michigan Milestone Week
April 21, 2026
More health stories
Benefits
Supporting military children during a permanent change of station
April 23, 2026
Digital G.I. Bill updates and 3 Millionth enrollment
April 16, 2026
Notice of proposed settlement agreement for VA benefits claimants whose timely, substantive appeals have not been processed
April 15, 2026
From Marine to esports entrepreneur
April 14, 2026
More benefits stories
Honoring Veterans
Honoring Veterans: Air Force Veteran Bob Felts
September 5, 2025
Honoring Veterans: Army Veteran Alton Roberts
July 25, 2025
Honoring Veterans: Army Veteran Edna Cummings
July 18, 2025
Honoring Veterans: Army Veteran Marìa Inéz Ortiz
July 11, 2025
More Veteran stories
Upcoming Outreach Events
Homeless Veteran Stand Down – Okanogan
April 23, 2026
@ 8:00 AM PT
Okanogan, WA
Homeless Veteran Stand Down – Page
April 23, 2026
@ 9:00 AM MT
Page, AZ
Knoxville Vet Fest
April 23, 2026
@ 10:00 AM ET
Knoxville, TN
Harwinton Veteran outreach
April 23, 2026
@ 11:00 AM ET
Harwinton, CT
Town Hall & Claims Clinic
April 23, 2026
@ 4:00 PM ET
Carneys Point, NJ
Veteran Town Hall
April 23, 2026
@ 6:00 PM CT
Big Spring, TX
All Outreach Events
Popular online VA Resources
My HealtheVet
Refill and track your prescriptions
Check your claim or appeal status
Mental health
State Departments of Veterans Affairs office locations
VA health care
VA disability compensation
VA education and training benefits
VA medical records
VA mobile apps
Your VA payment history
Reach – Get support and resources
Trending on VA News
Veteran discounts available year round
Next PACT Act deadline: Health care enrollment for Veterans deployed to combat zones
Improving Veteran access to eyeglasses with automated ordering
End-of-life planning with VA
Free career guidance for Veterans from America’s top companies
Contact us
You can call VA’s main information line at
800-698-2411
(TTY: 711) or use one of the
other contact methods
available.
Use Ask
VA
to send us your questions, updates, and documents online.
Contact us online through Ask VA
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Last updated November 3, 2025
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Washington, DC 20420
1-800-698-2411
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VA
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Home Alt
Stephen Walker
2025-11-03T12:10:54-05:00
Welcome to VA News
VA Top Stories
All top stories
Veterans’ trust in VA hits record high: A promising trend for our heroes
Overall trust in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has reached an all-time high. In the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, 82% of Veterans who used VA services — including health care, benefits, burials and memorials — reported that they trust VA to fulfill the nation’s commitment to them.
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.
VA Press Room
Access all releases and speeches
April 22, 2026
Joint Commission accredits 176 VA programs in 2025
April 15, 2026
VA announces major improvements in benefits processing and delivery
April 13, 2026
VA health record system back on track with Michigan deployments
April 10, 2026
VA announces $7M in rural Veteran transportation services grants
VA Health and Benefits App
The VA Health and Benefits mobile app puts your VA health and benefit information and resources at your fingertips — anywhere, anytime! For your security, the app
requires you to enter the same login credentials you use for VA.gov.
Learn more about the app
Share information about the app
Download the App Today
iOS App Store
Android App Store
Latest News
All news
Take MVP’s new Military Experiences and Toxic Exposures Survey
April 23, 2026
VA’s Million Veteran Program (MVP) invites all Veterans to take the Military Experiences and Toxic Exposures Survey.
Supporting military children during a permanent change of station
April 23, 2026
Military families look to the VA Home Loan Program to provide security during a permanent change of station. Here's how.
The parade he never got
April 22, 2026
104-year-old WWII Veteran and his caregiver wife travel to D.C. on the Honor Flight, arriving for a parade that makes this Veteran’s birthday unforgettable.
A Legacy on the Clock: The Voelke Family Carries a Soldier’s Spirit to the NFL Draft Stage
April 22, 2026
The 5th overall pick of this year's NFL Draft will be announced by the survivors of Army MAJ Paul C. Voelke, thanks to TAPS and the NFL.
Meaningful medicine: Meet VA physician Dr. Nabiha Gill
April 21, 2026
Physician careers at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are rooted in purpose, innovation, and a true commitment to serving Veterans. For Dr. Nabiha Gill, Section Chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services at the Indianapolis VA Medical Center, this rings true now and when she started at VA 20 years ago.
New Vet Tix study: Shared experiences strengthen wellbeing for Veterans and their families
April 21, 2026
Vet tix meets Veterans where they already are: in stadiums, at concert halls, and in the heart of our local communities.
Health
Take MVP’s new Military Experiences and Toxic Exposures Survey
April 23, 2026
The parade he never got
April 22, 2026
Mindful eating
April 21, 2026
VA Deputy Secretary recaps EHRM update during Michigan Milestone Week
April 21, 2026
More health stories
Benefits
Supporting military children during a permanent change of station
April 23, 2026
Digital G.I. Bill updates and 3 Millionth enrollment
April 16, 2026
Notice of proposed settlement agreement for VA benefits claimants whose timely, substantive appeals have not been processed
April 15, 2026
From Marine to esports entrepreneur
April 14, 2026
More benefits stories
Honoring Veterans
Honoring Veterans: Air Force Veteran Bob Felts
September 5, 2025
Honoring Veterans: Army Veteran Alton Roberts
July 25, 2025
Honoring Veterans: Army Veteran Edna Cummings
July 18, 2025
Honoring Veterans: Army Veteran Marìa Inéz Ortiz
July 11, 2025
More Veteran stories
Upcoming Outreach Events
Homeless Veteran Stand Down – Okanogan
April 23, 2026
@ 8:00 AM PT
Okanogan, WA
Homeless Veteran Stand Down – Page
April 23, 2026
@ 9:00 AM MT
Page, AZ
Knoxville Vet Fest
April 23, 2026
@ 10:00 AM ET
Knoxville, TN
Harwinton Veteran outreach
April 23, 2026
@ 11:00 AM ET
Harwinton, CT
Town Hall & Claims Clinic
April 23, 2026
@ 4:00 PM ET
Carneys Point, NJ
Veteran Town Hall
April 23, 2026
@ 6:00 PM CT
Big Spring, TX
All Outreach Events
Popular online VA Resources
My HealtheVet
Refill and track your prescriptions
Check your claim or appeal status
Mental health
State Departments of Veterans Affairs office locations
VA health care
VA disability compensation
VA education and training benefits
VA medical records
VA mobile apps
Your VA payment history
Reach – Get support and resources
Trending on VA News
Veteran discounts available year round
Next PACT Act deadline: Health care enrollment for Veterans deployed to combat zones
Improving Veteran access to eyeglasses with automated ordering
End-of-life planning with VA
Free career guidance for Veterans from America’s top companies
Contact us
You can call VA’s main information line at
800-698-2411
(TTY: 711) or use one of the
other contact methods
available.
Use Ask
VA
to send us your questions, updates, and documents online.
Contact us online through Ask VA
Media inquiries should be directed to the Office of Media Relations at
vapublicaffairs@va.gov
Sign up for our newsletter
We’re here anytime, day or night - 24/7
If you are a Veteran in crisis
or concerned about one, connect with our caring, qualified responders for confidential help. Many of
them are Veterans themselves.
Call
988 and press
1
Text to
838255
Chat
confidentially now
Call TTY if you
have hearing loss
1-800-799-4889
Get more resources at
VeteransCrisisLine.net
.
Last updated November 3, 2025
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420
1-800-698-2411
VA
News
An official website of the
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
VA.gov
ChooseVA
DiscoverVA
DigitalVA
VA Outreach Events
VA Forms
VA Publications
About VA
VA mobile apps
Accessibility at VA
No FEAR Act data
Whistleblower Protection
Office of the Inspector General
VA plans, budget, finances, and performance
Agency Financial Report
Privacy policy
FOIA requests
Disclaimers
Open data
Vulnerability disclosure policy
Copyright policy
Looking for U.S. government information and services?
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