This generation of veterans and servicemembers has access to the best benefits of any era in history. From the VA Home Loan program to the GI Bill, you can save money, enhance your career opportunities, and even change your life. Don’t miss out on any of the military and veteran benefits you have earned.
The VA Health Chat app provides veterans with a fast, convenient way to connect with VA staff. Through this app, you can message VA staff for help with non-urgent health concerns, schedule appointments, refill prescriptions, and more. This service is available to veterans in all 18 VISNs, including U.S. territories, except for specific locations within… Read more »
The Pentagon’s amended reproductive healthcare travel policy has been revised yet again to clarify specifically what it bans and what it does not. Under the original revision, the Pentagon seemed to rescind its reproductive healthcare services travel policy altogether. However, clarification since the original announcement seems to indicate (assuming the Pentagon doesn’t change its mind… Read more »
Women are critical in the U.S. military, serving in various capacities across all branches, in combat and elsewhere. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has expanded its services to women in recent years, and if you aren’t sure what resources are available, here’s what you need to know about VA Women’s Health Reengagement Training (heaRT)… Read more »
While the VA offers a range of healthcare services for eligible veterans, including LGBTQ+ individuals, knowing your non-VA healthcare resources is crucial as these options may supplement VA care. These resources may include specialized services not always available through the VA, or offer alternative options for those not eligible for VA benefits. Learn more.
Find out what to do when you disagree with a VA benefits claim decision. Find the form and learn how to appeal your VA Claims.
Update: The Pentagon has issued updated guidance on its reproductive healthcare travel policy. You can learn all about the new policy in our article on the Pentagon update. A 2025 policy change at the Department of Defense (DoD) has eliminated government-funded travel for service members seeking certain types of reproductive healthcare, including abortions. The decision… Read more »
Women in the US military has grown to over 2 million veterans. The VA offers benefits designed to meet the unique needs of this population. Learn more.
The passage of the PACT Act resulted in millions of veterans being given expanded access to VA healthcare and disability compensation. Some of the effects of that bill are being felt years after it was originally passed. In 2025, those effects included more diseases and medical conditions being added to a list of medical issues… Read more »
In the same way the Department of Veterans Affairs provides home loans, the VA also offers refinancing options for qualifying VA loan applicants, including veterans who already have a VA-backed mortgage. Refinancing can help veterans adjust their mortgage to their current financial situation. This includes potentially lowering monthly payments, changing from an adjustable-rate to a… Read more »
The federal watchdog agency known as the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) has accused the Department of Veterans Affairs of failing to refund over $100 million in “voided medical co-payments” to veterans. The OSC also accuses the VA of being aware of the coppay issue for several years. According to some published sources, the OSC… Read more »