• In December 2024, VA delivered a 2024 Addendum providing a progress update on VA’s 5-Year Benefits IT Modernization Plan. The update highlights how we’re delivering on our promise to modernize VA systems to better deliver PACT Act benefits.

    Published On: January 15th, 2025 | 5.9 min read |
    VA Celebrates 2 Years of Benefits IT Systems Modernization Under PACT ActLink to
  • VA a Government Leader in Stewardship

     5 months ago

    VA a Government Leader in Stewardship

    VA’s IT upgrade to a FITARA B grade reflects commitment to innovation, trust, and excellence — empowering better outcomes for Veterans and their families.

  • VA First Federal Agency to Submit OSCAL System Security Plan Ahead of White House Deadline

     5 months ago

    VA First Federal Agency to Submit OSCAL System Security Plan Ahead of White House Deadline

    As a leader in Federal Cybersecurity, VA is paving the way with Open Security Assessment Language and automated risk management. Let’s look at insights other agencies can take away.

  • Digital GI Bill Modernization Awards $564M in Education Benefits During the First Month

     Oct. 21, 2024

    Digital GI Bill Modernization Awards $564M in Education Benefits During the First Month

    Veterans can now access their GI Bill benefits faster and easier than ever before. The VA’s latest update streamlines payments and services, offering a one-stop digital platform that’s more secure and user-friendly, benefiting over 225,000 Veterans and their families.

  • Building and Deploying VA Applications at Scale

     April 15, 2024

    Building and Deploying VA Applications at Scale

    VA Platform One is a driving force in VA’s Office of Information Technology modernization efforts through containerization and automation.

  • 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.

  • Spotlighting OIT’s Women in Tech

     March 14, 2024

    Spotlighting OIT’s Women in Tech

    Celebrate Women’s History Month by learning about the women in OIT leading VA’s digital transformation.

  • VA Recognizes National Slam the Scam Day

     March 6, 2024

    VA Recognizes National Slam the Scam Day

    VA recognizes National Slam the Scam Day, an initiative to raise awareness on how to combat Social Security-related scams.

  • Digital Defense: Empowering Veterans Against Smishing Threats

     Feb. 26, 2024

    Digital Defense: Empowering Veterans Against Smishing Threats

    The VA Privacy Service encourages Veterans to use best practices to spot, prevent, and report smishing scams.

  • 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.