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VA restores gun rights to some disabled veterans

The VA announced it will immediately stop reporting veterans to the FBI’s national background check database if they need a fiduciary for their finances.

Military Times: Veteransmilitarytimes.comFeb 18, 2026
Break free from chewing and dipping

There are many reasons to quit during the Great American Spit Out. VA offers medication and counseling to make stopping chewing and dipping easier.

VA News: Main feedHealthcareFamilynews.va.govFeb 18, 2026
Home loan borrowers can now deduct funding fees

Starting this year, Veterans and service members can deduct VA funding fees on their taxes when purchasing a home using the VA-guaranteed home loan.

VA News: Main feednews.va.govFeb 18, 2026
A VA career is always in season

VA currently has over 2,000 roles available for qualified, compassionate health care professionals. Whether you’re looking to advance your health care career, explore a new path, or find purpose in your day-to-day work, VA has a position for you.

VA News: Main feedHealthcareEmploymentnews.va.govFeb 17, 2026
VA undoes decades-old wrong and protects Veterans’ Second Amendment rights

Effective immediately, VA will not report Veterans to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System as “prohibited persons” only because they need help from a fiduciary in managing their VA benefits.

VA News: Benefits topic feedBenefitsnews.va.govFeb 17, 2026
From D-Day to 100th birthday

Honoring WWII Navy Veteran JL Stevens on his 100th birthday, reflecting on his service, including D-Day, with the West Texas VA Health Care System.

VA News: Main feedHealthcarenews.va.govFeb 17, 2026