Joseph Patton, a gay veteran, recalls serving in silence. In honor of Veterans Day, listen to military voices like his: storycor.ps/3k9ypMC | StoryCorps

The top VA stories on www.blogs.va.gov this week: - Veteran eligibility and access to VA home loans expanded - This Mental Health Month, explore advice from Veterans to Veterans - Borne the Battle #240: Benefits Breakdown: Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) - VA genetics program aims to increase mental health treatments for Veterans - Veteran, 74, has message for people reluctant to get vaccine You can learn more about these stories and read more at www.blogs.va.gov. | U.S. Departmen

“I believe in Veterans helping other Veterans. I believe that’s my calling.” – Terrence on why he joined VA’s Million Veteran Program. What’s your reason? Learn more & join today at www.mvp.va.gov. | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

The Million Veteran Program (MVP) is VA's largest research effort to improve health for Veterans. We're inviting more than 1 million Veterans to help us understand how genes, lifestyle, military experiences, and exposures affect health and wellness. Sign up at https://mvp.va.gov or at a participating VA location. You don't have to receive your care at VA to participate. | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

1.7K views · 75 reactions | With VA benefits, you can save thousands of dollars on your health care, education, home down payment, and more. Get what you earned! | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | Facebook

For your family. For your peace of mind. Plan now to use the VA Burial & Memorial benefits you earned. Not all Veterans are eligible for the type or amount of benefits shown here. | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs