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VA Naloxone Availability Milestones

The VA has reached significant milestones in making naloxone, a lifesaving opioid overdose antidote, available across its facilities. Over 2 million prescriptions have been dispensed, and naloxone is now available at 6,852 locations nationwide, including all Vet Centers.

VA Notice on Training Hours Certification Collection

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking public comment on a proposed revision to the collection of information for VA Form 28-1905c, concerning the certification of training hours, wages, and progress for vocational rehabilitation programs. The comment period closes on May 12, 2026.

VA Seeks Public Comment on GSE Industry Appraisal Report Collection

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking public comment on a proposed revision to its Government-Sponsored Enterprise (GSE) Industry Appraisal Report information collection. This revision is a technical renaming of existing appraisal forms and does not alter the information collected or the estimated burden.

VA Notice on Loan Assumption Collection Activity

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking public comment on a proposed revision to VA Form 26-6382, used for loan assumption eligibility. The agency estimates an increase in annual burden hours due to higher usage of assumable VA loans.

VA Application for Child Disabilities Benefits Notice

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a notice regarding a revision to VA Form 21-0304, Application for Benefits for Qualifying Veteran's Child Born With Disabilities. This revision is part of a routine Paperwork Reduction Act submission to OMB and does not include substantive changes to the form itself, though respondent burden has slightly increased.

VA Notice on Loan Account Foreclosure Information Collection

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking public comment on the proposed collection of information related to VA Form 26-0971, Status of Loan Account—Foreclosure or Other Liquidation. This notice is part of the process for extending an existing information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act.

VA Introduces Claim Assist Portal for Faster Claim Responses

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has launched the Claim Assist Portal, a new online tool designed to streamline the process for claimants to provide additional information needed for their benefits claims. This initiative aims to expedite claim responses and improve the claimant experience.

VA Enhances Home Loan Program with New Technologies

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is enhancing its Home Loan program by implementing new technologies, including Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). These changes aim to streamline the homebuying process for veterans, making it more efficient and transparent.

VA Releases 2025 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report

The Department of Veterans Affairs released its 2025 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report, detailing 6,398 Veteran suicides in 2023. While suicides decreased slightly, the report underscores the ongoing need for support and prevention efforts.

VA App Enhances Certificate of Eligibility for Home Loans

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has updated its Health and Benefits mobile app to include enhancements for the Certificate of Eligibility (COE) for home loans. Eligible Veterans can now view their active COE Home Loan Letter in real-time through the app.