Veterans Affairs

Meet Christine Watson, an Army Veteran from St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, competing in her first National Veterans #WheelchairGames. Christine served for 40 years, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel and Defense Attaché. After an incomplete spinal cord injury, she found new…

Worried about unhealthy opioid use? VA offers treatment and resources for recovery. Find local VA programs: Mentalhealth.va.gov/substance-use/… #VAMentalHealthSupport

Join VA, the Federal Trade Commission, and AARP in a panel discussion about scams that target military consumers. AARP Fraud Watch will host the Facebook Live event, covering military consumer fraud data and ways scammers target servicemembers, veterans, and military families —…

Relive the moments that moved us all 🎥✨ Watch our 2025 National Veterans #WheelchairGames video to witness #Veterans' strength, connection, and triumph. Want more on #AdaptiveSports? Visit: wheelchairgames.org. @PVA1946 @VAMinneapolis @Sports4Vets

The action kept going strong at the National Veterans #WheelchairGames as athletes gave it their all in the final stretch of competition. Veterans showcased incredible strength in powerlifting, with one athlete deadlifting 700 pounds, and competed in swimming, pushing for…

If you’re looking for a way to heal after a concussion, the Concussion Coach app can help. It offers a guided plan to manage your progress and complete daily curated activities to improve your mental, physical, and emotional recovery. #VAMobile mobile.va.gov/app/concussion…

The Final Mile program ensures that Veterans who pass away with no next of kin are honored and not forgotten. news.va.gov/141298/navy-ve…

NEWS: VA, @CMSGov partner to identify and recover $106M in duplicate billing news.va.gov/press-room/va-…

Some Veterans have trouble redefining their goals or finding new passions after service. Learn what helped these Veterans adjust to civilian life: maketheconnection.net/stories/876/

At VA’s Southern Nevada Healthcare System, partnerships with local academic institutions not only improve health care for Veterans but also assure the presence of essential health professionals in nearby communities. news.va.gov/141226/va-brin…

With more than 20 events, the National Veterans #WheelchairGames offer something for every athlete. From rugby and basketball to boccia, table tennis, and more, Veterans of all abilities are finding new ways to compete, connect, and keep moving. For many, it starts with just…

“I was running 5 miles a day until a week before my soft tissue sarcoma diagnosis,” said Army Veteran Irene Wells. Learn how Wells & the Memphis VA developed the treatment plan that worked: news.va.gov/135075/overcom… #SarcomaAwareness #VeteranStories

As a Veteran, you might experience difficult life events or challenges after leaving the military. We’re here to help. VA has resources to address the unique stressors and experiences that Veterans may face: Mentalhealth.va.gov/mental-health-… #VAMentalHealthSupport

Veterans—Get email notifications for your VA disability decision letter and still get a paper copy for your records! 📩 Learn more: va.gov/records/downlo… 🗣️ Tag a fellow Veteran!

Championships, all-star games, and new challenges — it all happened on the fifth day of the National Veterans #WheelchairGames. Veterans competed in the Power Soccer championship, the Softball All-Star Game, and kicked off slalom and field events. The action continued with…

With help from a team of mental health professionals, Frank Pagliocca entered detox, began therapy and eventually found healing and stability through rehabilitation. news.va.gov/141266/from-ro…

“It’s when I start to self-isolate and can’t seem to finish projects, can’t seem to stay focused, that seems to be when I go back to seeking out mental health, I like to call them like tune ups.” — Michelle, @USArmy Veteran maketheconnection.net/stories/1033/

This post contains links to jobs for the week of July 21, 2025. Each week, we post relevant and timely listings as we receive them, and for the locations listed. news.va.gov/141421/hiring-…

At the National Veterans #WheelchairGames, athletes aren’t just competing. They are discovering what’s possible. For many Veteran athletes, this journey starts with the decision to try. With support from VA adaptive sports programs and recreation therapy, Veterans are exploring…

Meet Linda Hooker, a 62-year-old Air Force Veteran from Zimmerman, Minnesota, competing in her fifth National Veterans #WheelchairGames. This year, the Wheelchair Games are close to home, and Linda says it feels like her whole team is here to cheer her on. She’s competing in…