News Releases
VA launches single access point to all VA contact centers - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today, the formal launch of 1-800-MyVA411 (1-800-698-2411), a single access point to all VA contact centers.
(12/16/20)
VA releases COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan, vaccinations began this week - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today publication of its dynamic VA COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan, being executed at 37 sites across the country. (12/15/20)
VA begins COVID-19 vaccinations - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today, the New Orleans and Bedford, Massachusetts VA Medical Centers are the first two department facilities to begin administration of COVID-19 vaccinations to frontline health care employees and Veterans residing in long-term care Community Living and Spinal Cord Injury and Disorder centers. (12/14/20)
VA technology leaders named for innovation and modernization in health care - More than 30 leaders from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) were recently acknowledged at the 7th Annual 2021 FedHealthIT 100 Awards for their contributions to federal health information technology. (12/14/20)
AT&T added to VA Video Connect telehealth program - Veterans using the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) VA Video Connect app on their mobile phones through AT&T’s cellular network will no longer incur data charges when using this video telehealth technology to connect and meet with their VA health care providers and teams. (12/14/20)
VA announces joint final rule on Equal Treatment of Faith-Based Organizations in VA-Supported Social Service Programs - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced a joint final rule with eight other agencies — the Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Labor, the Department of Education, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Department of Agriculture and the Agency for International Development — to implement President Trump’s May 3, 2018 Executive Order No. 13831, on the Establishment of a White House Faith and Opportunity Initiative. (12/14/20)
VA dedicates Morovis National Cemetery - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today dedicated a new 247-acre national cemetery in Morovis, Puerto Rico.
(12/12/20)
VA announces initial plans for COVID-19 vaccine distribution - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced a preliminary plan for distributing COVID-19 vaccinations it will implement once the Food and Drug Administration issues an emergency use authorization for a vaccine.
(12/10/20)
Thousands of face shields donated by all-volunteer group to help VA in fight against COVID-19 pandemic - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today more than 36,000 face shields were donated by Jersey City Rapid Maker Response Group (JCRMRG) — aiding in the COVID-19 pandemic response. (12/10/20)
Sec. Wilkie statement on the passing of Chuck Yeager - VA Secretary Robert Wilkie today released the following statement on the death of Chuck Yeager:
“Chuck Yeager will forever be known as the first to break the sound barrier in 1947, in an experimental rocket plane named after his wife.
(12/8/20)
VA Colmery Act IT implementation complete - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) and Office of Information and Technology (OIT) successfully completed all Information Technology (IT) updates to process education benefits for Veterans.
(12/7/20)
VA Solid Start program makes strides in first year - Successful contact made with recently separated Veterans during first 365-days following transition from military service (12/2/20)
VA commemorates addition of Western New York National Cemetery - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today dedicated a new 269-acre national cemetery in Corfu, New York, 20 miles east of Buffalo — to provide for the first time — a nearby VA burial option for an estimated 77,100 Veterans and their eligible family members. (11/30/20)
VA recognized for impact on lives of Blue Water Navy Veterans - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals has awarded the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Blue Water Navy (BWN) communications and outreach campaign with a 2020 MarCom Platinum Award. (11/25/20)
VA program helping more Veterans connect with bank, credit union account choices - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today at least 25,000 more Veterans are now receiving monetary benefits through federally-insured banks and credit unions — mitigating their risk of fraud occurrence. (11/20/20)
