Veteran shares immersive technology with other Veterans

After three years of working from home post-pandemic, the effects of isolation were taking a toll on service-connected disabled Veteran Bernard Murphy. Seeking relief, he bought a virtual reality (VR) headset from a friend and explored the potential for immersive technology to help tackle his loneliness.

Murphy’s transformative experience inspired him to help fellow Veterans who are suffering from similar feelings of depression and isolation, primarily in underserved areas.

“There are about 13,400 Veterans living at or below the poverty line in New York City. Two of my friends are in that category,” he explained.

He has made it his personal mission to reach these individuals and introduce them to the possibilities that come from putting their heads in headsets and letting them know that VA Immersive is working to help make this technology more available to Veterans across VA.