OLYMPIA, WA - You know who they are: volunteers, service officers, community members, Tribal veterans programs and advocates, National Guard members or others who day in and day out go above and beyond the call of duty making sure veterans...
VA improves access to claims information
VA's Claim Status Tool allows veterans to view the status of their VA claims online using their VA.gov login. This tool displays which claims are in process and identifies any actions veterans need to take. It also gives veterans the ability to...
"For the first time, I forgot about my pain and smiled," said Army veteran and VA employee Gary Ruc when recalling his first virtual reality (VR) experience. Ruc took the stage for a deeply inspiring testimonial during the 2024 VA Immersive...
VA redesigns and expands Burn Pit Registry
VA announced recently the launch of the redesigned Airborne Hazards ("the Burn Pit Registry" or "the registry"). The Burn Pit Registry is a database that combines veteran and service member data to help VA better understand, research, and...
VA begins transition to simpler online sign-in experience for veterans’ account access
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced plans to start transitioning veterans, over the next year, to a more modern, streamlined online login process to access benefit and health care services. This is a step in VA...
Free legal services for homeless veterans
For veterans experiencing homelessness, legal issues can be stressful and challenging to handle, especially when they stand in the way of access to stable housing. These often costly barriers can include everything from having a driver's license...
