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#DYK Veterans are eligible for VA burial benefits? These include burial in a VA national cemetery, a headstone or marker, burial flag, and perpetual gravesite care at no cost. Learn more about VA’s benefits and eligibility at: cem.va.gov/veterans-and-f…

DeptVetAffairs's tweet image. #DYK Veterans are eligible for VA burial benefits? These include burial in a VA national cemetery, a headstone or marker, burial flag, and perpetual gravesite care at no cost. 

Learn more about VA’s benefits and eligibility at: cem.va.gov/veterans-and-f…

If you have questions about non-life-threatening health concerns, the VA Health Chat app can quickly connect you with VA staff online. Get your prescriptions refilled, receive scheduling help, and more — all from your device. #VAMobile mobile.va.gov/app/va-health-…

DeptVetAffairs's tweet image. If you have questions about non-life-threatening health concerns, the VA Health Chat app can quickly connect you with VA staff online. Get your prescriptions refilled, receive scheduling help, and more — all from your device. #VAMobile mobile.va.gov/app/va-health-…

Army Veteran Miranda Zuhlke has faced many challenges throughout her life, but starting a family was one of the toughest. news.va.gov/143800/army-ve…


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.@DeptVetAffairs has opened 20 new health care facilities during the second Trump Administration! Find a VA location near you here: va.gov/find-locations/

SecVetAffairs's tweet image. .@DeptVetAffairs has opened 20 new health care facilities during the second Trump Administration! Find a VA location near you here: va.gov/find-locations/

“I was suffering inside and shaking, sweating at night, just trying to find an answer, you know to feel comfortable with what my buddies and I went through.” — Joshua, @USMC Veteran Lean how PTSD can show up in a Veteran’s life in a variety of ways. maketheconnection.net/stories/761/


The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) helps survivors who are grieving the death of a military or Veteran loved one navigate the holidays. news.va.gov/143811/navigat…


Our busy lives can make it hard to keep up with loved ones and friends. Make time today to pick up the phone and check on a buddy. You never know the positive impact one call can make.

DeptVetAffairs's tweet image. Our busy lives can make it hard to keep up with loved ones and friends. Make time today to pick up the phone and check on a buddy. You never know the positive impact one call can make.

Today we spotlight Keokuk National Cemetery, whose first interment was held in 1861. The cemetery serves an estimated 61,000 Veterans in Iowa, Missouri, and Illinois. The cemetery is open to new interments and is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Situated on approximately…

DeptVetAffairs's tweet image. Today we spotlight Keokuk National Cemetery, whose first interment was held in 1861. The cemetery serves an estimated 61,000 Veterans in Iowa, Missouri, and Illinois. The cemetery is open to new interments and is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Situated on approximately…

Today we spotlight Keokuk National Cemetery, whose first interment was held in 1861. The cemetery serves an estimated 61,000 Veterans in Iowa, Missouri, and Illinois. The cemetery is open to new interments and is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Situated on approximately…

DeptVetAffairs's tweet image. Today we spotlight Keokuk National Cemetery, whose first interment was held in 1861. The cemetery serves an estimated 61,000 Veterans in Iowa, Missouri, and Illinois. The cemetery is open to new interments and is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Situated on approximately…

In this episode of Glad You Asked, Deputy Secretary Paul R. Lawrence answers a common question from service members: “Can I apply for benefits before I leave the military?”


Find extra support this holiday season with the PTSD Family Coach app. Access free stress-relief exercises, communication tips, and digital resources so you can focus on being more present with your loved ones. #VAMobile mobile.va.gov/app/ptsd-famil…

DeptVetAffairs's tweet image. Find extra support this holiday season with the PTSD Family Coach app. Access free stress-relief exercises, communication tips, and digital resources so you can focus on being more present with your loved ones. #VAMobile mobile.va.gov/app/ptsd-famil…

Maggie DeRee has a 25-year relationship with VA, clocking in nearly 28,000 volunteer hours. news.va.gov/143687/veteran…


After serving in the @USNavy in Afghanistan, Susan experienced sudden hearing loss. She felt depressed and vulnerable until she went to group therapy and realized she wasn’t alone. Watch Susan share how she finds joy in making others laugh. MakeTheConnection.net/stories/866


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.@DeptVetAffairs permanently housed more than 50K homeless Veterans in FY25, but there’s much more to be done. We’re hard at work implementing President Trump’s executive order to establish the National Center for Warrior Independence for Homeless Veterans at the West Los Angeles…


Breast cancer affects one in eight women in their lifetime, and some men as well. news.va.gov/143332/standin…


Are you wondering about the status of your VA claim, appeal, or decision review? Get step-by-step instructions on how to check your status: va.gov/claim-or-appea…

DeptVetAffairs's tweet image. Are you wondering about the status of your VA claim, appeal, or decision review?

Get step-by-step instructions on how to check your status: va.gov/claim-or-appea…

You have 1 year from the date on your decision letter to request a Higher-Level Review of an initial or supplemental claim decision. Understand your options and check out the tool available to help: va.gov/decision-revie…

DeptVetAffairs's tweet image. You have 1 year from the date on your decision letter to request a Higher-Level Review of an initial or supplemental claim decision. Understand your options and check out the tool available to help: va.gov/decision-revie…

Behavioral family therapy helps Veterans diagnosed with bipolar disorder and their families build stronger communication and problem-solving skills. Want to learn more about how your family can benefit? Visit Mentalhealth.va.gov/bipolar/treatm…

DeptVetAffairs's tweet image. Behavioral family therapy helps Veterans diagnosed with bipolar disorder and their families build stronger communication and problem-solving skills. Want to learn more about how your family can benefit?  

Visit Mentalhealth.va.gov/bipolar/treatm…
DeptVetAffairs's tweet image. Behavioral family therapy helps Veterans diagnosed with bipolar disorder and their families build stronger communication and problem-solving skills. Want to learn more about how your family can benefit?  

Visit Mentalhealth.va.gov/bipolar/treatm…
DeptVetAffairs's tweet image. Behavioral family therapy helps Veterans diagnosed with bipolar disorder and their families build stronger communication and problem-solving skills. Want to learn more about how your family can benefit?  

Visit Mentalhealth.va.gov/bipolar/treatm…
DeptVetAffairs's tweet image. Behavioral family therapy helps Veterans diagnosed with bipolar disorder and their families build stronger communication and problem-solving skills. Want to learn more about how your family can benefit?  

Visit Mentalhealth.va.gov/bipolar/treatm…

Wind down for the night with help from the CBT-i Coach app. Use the sleep diary to track habits, follow guided relaxation or breathing exercises, and build bedtime routines that support better sleep over time. #VAMobile mobile.va.gov/app/cbt-i-coach

DeptVetAffairs's tweet image. Wind down for the night with help from the CBT-i Coach app. Use the sleep diary to track habits, follow guided relaxation or breathing exercises, and build bedtime routines that support better sleep over time. #VAMobile mobile.va.gov/app/cbt-i-coach

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