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Jul 2, 2024 · Find programs and services for veterans that help with child care expenses, careers, housing, food assistance, and health care.

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2 days ago · 2026 VA Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) rates have been officially updated with a 2.8% COLA increase, effective December 1, 2025, payable starting on January 1, 2026.

3 days ago · Doug Collins warned that the “disruptive” impact of the shutdown that started Oct. 1 has implications on VA’s ability to effectively serve veterans.

5 days ago · An edge comes to Michael’s voice when he speaks about his time serving in Afghanistan and his struggles living with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Aug 28, 2023 · A VA home loan is a special loan offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to help servicemembers, veterans and their families buy homes.

Your My HealtheVet appointments information is now only available on VA.gov. Start using the new My HealtheVet experience on VA.gov to manage your appointments.

A VA loan lets an active-duty military member, veteran or eligible surviving spouse buy a home without a down payment. Learn how a VA loan works.