07/24/2025
Surviving spouses and VA home loans
WASHINGTON, July 24, 2025 - In the wake of those whose lives are sacrificed too soon in service to our nation are surviving spouses. Many of these military wives and husbands stand graveside holding a flag along with the hands of children wondering how they will pick up the pieces of a life that is shattered. Each year, our Nation pauses on April 5 to honor the strength and resilience of these Gold Star Spouses. For VA, that includes reminding them of potential benefits such as the VA-guaranteed home loan to purchase or refinance a home.
07/22/2025
Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesperson Sean Parnell on Medical Conditions Disqualifying for Accession Into the Military
WASHINGTON, July 22, 2025 - To ensure the readiness and high standards of the America's fighting force, the Secretary of Defense issued updated guidance on medical waiver eligibility for men and women seeking to join the U.S. military. Under this guidance, some medical conditions may now not be waived, and others may now only be waived by the Secretary of a Military Department.
07/22/2025
Your TRICARE Pharmacy Program Benefit: Creating a Patient-Centered Military Pharmacy Experience
FALLS CHURCH, VA, July 22, 2025 - Have you recently filled a prescription at a military pharmacy? If so, you may know that military pharmacies have different procedures than civilian pharmacies. When a provider issues a new prescription to a military pharmacy, you need to activate the prescription before a pharmacist fills it.
07/21/2025
Navigating menopause with VA
WASHINGTON, July 21, 2025 - Menopause is a natural part of life, marking the end of menstrual periods and changes in reproductive hormones.
07/19/2025
How to get reimbursed for your VA-related travel
WASHINGTON, July 19, 2025 - If you’re traveling for a VA health care appointment, VA will reimburse you for travel costs, including mileage, tolls, parking and authorized hotel stays, if you’re eligible. Your caregiver can get reimbursed, too.
07/17/2025
Accelerating Federal Electronic Health Record deployment to deliver Veteran benefits
WASHINGTON, July 17, 2025 - The Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) is VA’s new EHR system that is being rolled out to all VA medical facilities as soon as 2031. This standardized system is used by VA’s doctors, nurses and frontline staff to provide care to Veterans. It securely and effectively shares information between VA, Department of Defense (DoD), other federal agencies, and participating community care providers. Getting the Federal EHR to all VA facilities faster is a Veteran-first priority set by VA Secretary Doug Collins and will benefit Veterans in several ways.