The VA is launching a new outreach campaign to encourage all eligible veterans to enroll in VA health care – including approximately 1 million unenrolled veterans who served in Vietnam, the Gulf War, Iraq, and Afghanistan. The campaign will include text messages and emails directly to veterans, public service announcements, paid advertising, and events. Enrolled veterans can access specialty screenings and services to address any health issues related to blast exposure.

VA officials launched a new pilot program allowing “green” burials at three department national cemeteries in an effort to minimize the environmental impact of traditional interments of veterans and their family members. The sites — with National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix, Pikes Peak National Cemetery in Colorado, and Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell — will provide special sections where individuals’ remains can be wrapped in biodegradable materials and buried with a minimal environmental footprint.

VA benefits can help veterans in many ways after military service, but it’s no secret that the process of obtaining these benefits can be confusing. It seems like there’s a VA form for everything. With so many to choose from, knowing which one you need and how to begin can be challenging. This article can help you get started.

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