The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has expanded veterans’ access to emergency care via a nationwide tele-emergency care (tele-EC) service. This initiative, announced in a late September VA press release, helps qualifying veterans enrolled in VA health care remotely connect with emergency care providers through VA Health Connect or the VA Health Chat app. The… Read more »
The House and Senate have approved a $3 billion supplemental funding bill that prevents the Department of Veterans Affairs from having a lapse in veteran benefit payments. That comes despite lawmakers’ complaints that the VA has been less than transparent or timely about its budgetary needs. Federal News Network reports some lawmakers are unhappy with… Read more »
The Department of Veterans Affairs has provided over $800 million in grants in 2024 to help end veteran homelessness. This money is set aside for community agencies that serve veterans rather than being paid directly to the veterans themselves. Working with such agencies is a key part of the VA outreach program to help end… Read more »
Navigating the job market as a blind or visually impaired job seeker, especially a veteran, presents unique challenges. Many organizations and programs are dedicated to providing resources and opportunities to empower blind and visually impaired veterans in their career pursuits. These agencies work to close the gap between employers and job seekers, to provide equal access… Read more »
The VA faces a budget shortfall that could affect veteran benefits. The gap is estimated to be nearly $15 billion over the next few years. Learn more.
The Department of Veterans Affairs reports “increasing scams” involving VA Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) used to process veteran claims. The VA began an awareness campaign in 2024 to help applicants understand how to “successfully” complete and submit DBQ forms and avoid becoming the victims of disability benefits fraud. What is a DBQ? A DBQ is… Read more »
In September 2025, the VA discontinues support for the existing platforms commonly used to access VA apps, websites, benefits, and records . The VA announced a transition to a “more modern sign-in experience” utilizing Login.gov and ID.me. Learn more.
The Department of Veterans Affairs offers education benefits and disability compensation for qualifying veterans. It also provides various healthcare treatment benefits and services for veterans and qualifying family members. Healthcare is provided to all qualifying veterans, but some benefits, like dental care, have additional eligibility requirements. The full scope of VA benefits may depend on… Read more »
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) official site describes bariatric surgery as “an operation that changes the digestive system. It is intended for people who have obesity and need to lose weight but have not been able to do so through other means.” If you are a military service member or veteran struggling with your… Read more »
In 2018, the VA MISSION Act was signed into law, creating a new veteran program designed to expand access to community healthcare options. The MISSION Act, also known as the VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018, ended the previous Veterans Choice Program. But in July of 2024, a group… Read more »