In this episode of VA News, Ron Haskell, VA comms guy, visits the Vet Resources Community Network annual convening in Denver to see how organizations like Vet Tix, Drones to Vets, Stars and Stripes, and other organizations are working with the Veterans Experience Office to support America’s Veterans. For more information, to VA’s Vet Resources Newsletter: www.va.gov/vetresources Shields and Stripes: www.shieldsandstripes.org/ Vets to Drones: www.vetstodrones.org/ Vet Tix: www.vettix.org/ #veterans #veteranshealth #vetresources #veteransbenefits @vamadesimple

Virtual care tools, such as mobile and web apps, can be an important part of your health care plan. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ apps are built with the highest privacy and security standards to keep your sensitive information safe. This video outlines the different types of VA apps available and how the apps manage your data and keep your information safe. The video also highlights the role you play in protecting your online information. VA’s Mobile App Store: mobile.va.gov/appstore ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Contents of This Video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 0:00 – Introduction. 0:11 – Benefits of using health care apps. 0:19 – How VA’s apps keep your sensitive information safe. 0:37 – Self-contained apps. 1:38 – Connected apps. 2:49 – The role you play in keeping your information safe. 3:10 – All VA apps are free and accessible on the VA App Store. 3:13 – To see all the available VA apps, visit mobile.va.gov/appstore.

In this episode of Glad You Asked, Deputy Secretary Paul R. Lawrence, Ph.D., answers a common question from service members: “Can I apply for benefits before I leave the military?” He explains how early application works, why timing matters, and how this connects to programs like Benefits Delivery at Discharge to ensure benefits are ready upon separation.