Glad You Asked: How to Get Started with Your Benefits
Glad you asked: Deputy Secretary of VA Paul R. Lawrence, Ph.D., explains how to apply for VA benefits—especially for those who served many years or even decades ago.
VA is joining forces with non-profit organizations Carry The Load, Travis Manion Foundation and Victory for Veterans to pay homage to Veterans interred in National Cemeteries through a series of events, volunteer opportunities and shared stories.
"If you’re a veteran who feels a gap between where you stand and where you mean to be, don’t white-knuckle it." Read Medal of Honor recipient Staff Sgt. Clint Romesha's message about the importance of advocating for Veterans and ensuring you have the resources you need.
There are hundreds of free events for Veterans and their families, caregivers and survivors. Check out the weekly outreach events calendar for all upcoming events, including:
May is recognized as both National Strawberry Month and National Salad Month. Celebrate with VCS’s Strawberry Spring Salad, featuring strawberries, blueberries, green onions, spinach, feta cheese, walnuts and raspberry vinaigrette. Available for a limited time at the VCS PatriotCafé, located at your local VA medical center.
Employers are looking to hire Veterans across the country. We're now posting all jobs in "Hiring Veterans" on VA News. Check out this week's list of 58 jobs,eight job fairs and two upcoming small business events, including:
VA has many programs that you can volunteer your time with such as becoming a Volunteer Transportation Network Driver, greeting Veterans at the main entrance as a Red Coat Ambassador, or becoming part of the Compassionate Contact Corps by contacting socially isolated Veterans through phone calls. Your time commitment is up to you. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at one of VA's medical centers or national cemeteries, you can easily connect to the local office by clicking on the volunteer and donation tab.
From You Flowers would like to thank you for your service as a member of one of our military branches by offering you a unique 20% discount on flowers, plants and gift baskets.
For non-urgent questions, you can reach VA using the VA Health & Benefits App or MyHealtheVet secure messaging to schedule an appointment, refill prescriptions, and access your medical records.
