• 2 million Downloads: VA Health and Benefits Mobile App

     March 14, 2024

    2 million Downloads: VA Health and Benefits Mobile App

    Technologists celebrate a milestone moment as the VA Health and Benefits mobile app reaches more than 2 million user downloads — demonstrating Veterans are embracing the tool to access their VA services from mobile devices.

  • Empowering Veterans with Low Vision and Blindness

     Feb. 23, 2024

    Empowering Veterans with Low Vision and Blindness

    The Department of Veterans Affairs and the Blind Rehabilitation Center illuminate a path for Veterans navigating vision loss with assistive technology, expert training, and unwavering support.

  • Section Breaks: The Importance of Structure and Clarity

     Jan. 19, 2024

    Section Breaks: The Importance of Structure and Clarity

    Section breaks not only make navigating documents easier but also play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with 508 Accessibility Standards, fostering a more inclusive digital experience.

  • Unlocking Accessibility: The Trouble with Being Out of Order

     Jan. 19, 2024

    Unlocking Accessibility: The Trouble with Being Out of Order

    Reading order is essential when crafting a product as it guides those using assistive technology and helps all users with understanding and document scanning.

  • Remembering Those Who Serve

     Nov. 30, 2023

    Remembering Those Who Serve

    VA recently expanded its Veterans Legacy Memorial digital site, adding nearly five million Veteran records.

  • Celebrating Our #1 Customer Satisfaction Survey Results

     Nov. 28, 2023

    Celebrating Our #1 Customer Satisfaction Survey Results

    VA's Office of Information and Technology ranks #1 for IT function within its employee size peer group in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and General Services Administration (GSA) Annual Customer Satisfaction Survey.

  • Milestone Moment: VA Health and Benefits Mobile App Approaching Two Million Downloads

     Nov. 27, 2023

    Milestone Moment: VA Health and Benefits Mobile App Approaching Two Million Downloads

    VA Health and Benefits mobile app is approaching two million user downloads. This marks a celebratory moment and reminder of VA's commitment to providing Veterans user-friendly, all-in-one access to essential services and support.

  • VA Health and Benefits Mobile App Instructional Videos Available

     Oct. 18, 2023

    VA Health and Benefits Mobile App Instructional Videos Available

    VA has released instructional videos for several top features of its VA Health and Benefits mobile app, which is already being used by millions of Veterans.

  • Unlocking Inclusion: Enhancing Accessibility and 508 Compliance at VA

     May 18, 2023

    Unlocking Inclusion: Enhancing Accessibility and 508 Compliance at VA

    In honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, learn how we are making great strides to improve accessibility for Veterans, caregivers, and VA staff.

  • Their Words, Not Ours — OIT Leading Customer Service Efforts Locally and Nationally

     March 27, 2023

    Their Words, Not Ours — OIT Leading Customer Service Efforts Locally and Nationally

    According to the 2022 customer satisfaction annual survey results, the VA's Office of Information and Technology leads the industry in customer service.

  • VA’s Enterprise Service Desk Modernization Efforts Make a Difference

     March 9, 2023

    VA’s Enterprise Service Desk Modernization Efforts Make a Difference

    To address VA’s unique challenges and drive continuous improvement, VA has implemented several initiatives across the enterprise.

  • Modernizing VA Benefits Delivery

     March 1, 2023

    Modernizing VA Benefits Delivery

    To help Veterans apply and receive VA benefits more efficiently, VA’s Office of Information and Technology, Veterans Benefits Administration, and Debt Management Center have been working to create innovative technology solutions.