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

     1 month ago

    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.

  • VA Takes Custom IT Solutions on the Road

     1 month ago

    VA Takes Custom IT Solutions on the Road

    Bringing cross-functional teams together across the country to improve the IT experience.

  • 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.

  • Harnessing Robotic Process Automation and Claims Automation for Faster Service to Veterans

     Sept. 8, 2023

    Harnessing Robotic Process Automation and Claims Automation for Faster Service to Veterans

    VA makes incorporating robotic process automation into existing applications simple and easy, providing effective means for further IT modernization at VA.

  • Watch Beyond the Uniform: A Deep Dive into Veterans’ Digital Experiences

     Aug. 23, 2023

    Watch Beyond the Uniform: A Deep Dive into Veterans’ Digital Experiences

    We traveled across the country to get up-close and personal with the Veterans both using and driving the technologies VA creates. Watch the short documentary film. .