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1 day ago · Trump administration plans to eliminate hundreds of vacancies at Chicago area VA hospitals The Department of Veterans Affairs says it’s closing old, unfilled jobs. Workers say …

Your My HealtheVet appointments information is now only available on VA.gov. Start using the new My HealtheVet experience on VA.gov to manage your appointments.

The Edward Hines Jr. Veterans Administration Hospital is a second-generation Veterans Health Administration hospital in Hines, Illinois, United States. It encompasses 174 acres (70 ha) on …

May 19, 2025 · Find out how to check the status of certain VA claims, decision reviews, or appeals online.

13 hours ago · Veterans hospitals like Chicago's Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Hines VA in Maywood and the Lovell health center in North Chicago stand to lose potentially hundreds of …

Dec 10, 2025 · Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services you’ve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family member—like health care, disability, education, and more.

Apr 11, 2025 · Get answers to your questions about signing in to VA.gov to manage your benefits and services online.