2013 Wheel Chair Games in Tampa welcome 600 Veterans to the largest annual wheelchair sports event in the world. Games improve the quality of life and foster better health for Veterans. Read the full story
There Was a Stalag 17
July 4 — America’s birthday. Time to remember our history and our freedoms. And the men and women who sacrificed years of their lives to guarantee those freedoms. Benjamin Clarke Jr. was one of them. Read the full story
Pittsburgh Helping the Homeless
Ed was homeless. He called the VA Homeless Hotline. Now he’s working for the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He shared his story at a resource fair for Veterans and community partners. Read the full story
Work Study Video Online
Mr. Curtis Coy, VA Deputy Undersecretary for Economic Opportunity, discusses the benefits of the work-study program for those using the GI Bill.
27 Things You Should Know about PTSD
If you have a question about PTSD, we have the answer. June 27 is PTSD Awareness Day and we thought you should know 27 Things about Posttraumatic Stress Disorder from VA’s National Center for PTSD. Read the full story
After Tornado, VA Joins Community Responders
VA was among the first responders after a tornado hit Moore, Okla. So far, we have helped more than 4,400 Veterans and their families, active duty soldiers and other Oklahomans affected by the storm. Read the full story
AARP Names VHA a Best Employer for Workers Over 50
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) ranked 25th out of the top 50 employers selected this year by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) as a “Best Employer for Workers Over 50” Read the full story
Find Out if You Are Eligible for VA Health Benefits
The mission of the VA is to serve Veterans with the highest-quality health care available anywhere in the world. Here is an introduction to benefits and links to find out more and how to apply. Read the full story
Blind Doc at VA Sees Patients Differently
Dr. Tim Cordes, a psychiatrist at the William S. Middleton VA Hospital in Madison, Wis., has a unique way of seeing patients: he doesn’t see them at all. He’s legally blind. Read the full story
Online Veterans Health Library
A new tool to help Veterans take charge of their health: the Veterans Health Library. Find information on diseases, conditions, and medications. It’s where to go for reliable health information. Read the full story