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VA GETS PERFECT SCORE ON SAFETY ACCREDITATION IN 2025

The Joint Commission, the nation’s most trusted quality and safety accrediting body for health care systems, accredited EVERY VA program it examined in calendar year 2025. VA ensures Veterans get the best care possible, backed by top standards and innovative treatments that support true health and well-being.

RESEARCH THAT MATTERS

YOUR story can help improve health care for other Veterans. More than 1 million Veterans have already joined the Million Veteran Program (MVP), VA’s largest research program. Join VA Secretary Collins and sign up today to contribute to VA's groundbreaking research!

HELP FOR HOMELESS VETERANS

No one who served in uniform should ever struggle to find a home. The National Call Center for Homeless Veterans (NCCHV) is here to help at 1-877-424-3838. Watch this VA Short to find out how you can help an at-risk Veteran near you.

VA RESOURCES

• For any questions or requests,1-800-MyVA411 (1-800-698-2411) is always the right number.
• Veterans Crisis Line: 988 and press 1 , Chat, or Text 838255
• Vet Centers: 1-877-927-8387
• Homeless Veteran Resources: 1-877-424-3838 or Chat
• Ask VA
• Schedule a 1-on-1 Appointment with a VA Benefits Expert
• Find a VA facility near you

For non-urgent questions, you can reach VA using the VA Health & Benefits App or MyHealtheVet secure messaging to schedule an appointment, refill prescriptions, and access your medical records.

WHAT IS AN INTENT TO FILE?

Lock in your back pay: Filing an Intent to File starts the clock on disability compensation, giving you up to 12 months to submit your claim while protecting potential back pay—don’t leave money on the table, file today.

FEELING DOWN? FREE LIVE EVENTS ARE THE TICKET

The simple act of attending a game, a concert or a show with people you love can contribute to wellbeing in ways that complement clinical and formal support. Check out VET TIX and see how you can secure free tickets and invest in your wellbeing today!

EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS FOR VETERANS

Hitting the road this summer? Add a FREE visit to our National Parks with a complimentary Digital Military Lifetime Pass for Veterans. Physical passes are available for a fee of $7.50.

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If you are having thoughts of suicide, call 988, then PRESS 1 or visit http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/.

Please remember the only secure way to ask personal questions is at VA.gov/contact-us/.

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