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The newly released 2025 National Veteran Su***de Prevention Annual Report highlights data and shares insights that help shape how we can work together to prevent Veteran su***de.
Read the full report: MentalHealth.VA.gov/su***de_prevention/data.asp

The newly released 2025 National Veteran Su***de Prevention Annual Report highlights data and shares insights that help shape how we can work together to prevent Veteran su***de.

Read the full report: MentalHealth.VA.gov/su***de_prevention/data.asp

RED Friday — Remember Everyone Deployed 🇺🇸
A small act with a powerful meaning: showing support for the brave men and women serving our country far from home. We wear red to remind them that their sacrifice, courage, and service are never forgotten. ❤️🤍💙

Loan Guaranty Service is pleased to announce a new monthly webinar: VA Home Loan Overview for Veterans, Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs), and mortgage industry partners participating in the VA Home Loan program.
Beginning April 2, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET, sessions will be held on the first Thursday of every month.
Sign up https://varedcap.rcp.vaec.va.gov/redcap/surveys/?s=RAYE7XFWXYWFTC3Y&fbclid=IwY2xjawQzfdxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFldDg4eElXb2wyVGNVYmhHc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmukiIYQhaqQtGWTeeIYHtbqNwcpdKDB-v9kWUAgyuNHhXgotfio07YtBEOY_aem_Irh4NHD8R-EGfoeMh2nVIg

VA Home Loan Program Webinar Participant Registration

The United States Army has updated several rule changes for their enlistment qualifications, including the maximum age requirement as well as eliminating a ma*****na conviction that impacted some potential recruits.

VA offers career support programs designed specifically for military spouses that help them thrive no matter where military life takes them.

Career support for military spouses - VA News

Manage your CHAMPVA benefits with the CHAMPVA app. Easily verify your coverage, access the CHAMPVA Guide, and locate nearby VA facilities with the Providers feature. https://mobile.va.gov/app/vfmp-champva

For those that are 100% disabled, list a surprising benefit that comes with this rating.

Ie: lifetime free national park pass, free registration of one vehicle with disable plates etc.

The 3 Essentials for Service Connection
If one of these is missing, you will be denied:

Current Diagnosis: A medical record of the condition.

In-Service Event: An injury, exposure, or incident during your service.

The Nexus: The medical link connecting #1 to #2.

The Evidence Stack
Medical records (VA or civilian).

Service records.

Lay Statements: Your personal explanation of the condition (Critical).

Stop Waiting for a "Perfect" Claim
Many veterans stall because they lack a diagnosis or have gaps in treatment. File anyway. * I filed for PTSD, Tinnitus, and burn pit issues with zero prior diagnoses.

I was approved and hit 70% because I didn't wait for a "perfect" case.

Let the VA tell you what is missing; that is part of the process.

Access to Care is a Hidden Win
Filing isn’t just about the check; it’s about the care.

0% Rating: Your condition is service-connected and treatment is covered.

Building the Case: I am currently getting X-rays and MRIs for my knees through the VA at $0 out-of-pocket while I build that specific claim.

The Strategy
Don’t rush blindly, but don’t stall forever. Use your Intent to File time to gather what you can, then execute. You don't need perfection; you need an honest, well-built claim.

A special, saluting flight path in Ohio paid tribute to three service members of the Ohio Air National Guard that were killed in the Iran war earlier this month.

A special, saluting flight path in Ohio paid tribute to three service members of the Ohio Air National Guard that were killed in the Iran war earlier this month. MORE BELOW ⬇️

Is it better to do a higher level review with additional information or do an appeal?

This post includes links to job listings for the week of March 23, 2026.

Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for March 23, 2026 - VA News This post includes links to job listings for the week of March 23, 2026. We will continue to post listings as we receive them for the locations listed.