Not alone: VA social workers in your corner for 100 years

By Shawn Liu, National Homeless Program Manager, VA Homeless Programs Office; Lindsey Pineda, Systems Redesign Specialist, VA Puget Sound Health Care System; and Erika Jacobson, Program Manager, Caregiver Support Program

August 11, 2026

VA has grown into a far-reaching system designed to offer Veterans a wide array of benefits, services and support. But for some, navigating it can feel overwhelming. With so many programs, forms and eligibility requirements, getting the help you’ve earned shouldn’t feel like a full-time job.

And you shouldn’t have to navigate our system alone.

Imagine having someone by your side who understands how VA works, someone who can help you cut through red tape, connect you to the right resources and guide you toward the support and care you need.

That’s where VA social workers come in.