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VA says it has processed a record 2.5M claims for veterans so far this fiscal year

The U.S. Department for Veterans Affairs announced Wednesday that it has processed a record 2.5 million disability benefits ...

VA hospitals are finding it harder to fill jobs, watchdog says

An independent watchdog for the Department of Veterans Affairs says VA hospitals have reported an increase in severe staffing ...

Hampton VA Medical Center has severe staffing shortages, report finds

The inspector general surveyed all 139 Veterans Health Administration facilities and all reported staffing shortages. The ...

VA Processes Record 2.5 Million Veterans Claims, Cuts Backlog 37%

The VA processed 2.5 million veterans claims in FY25, the most in history, cutting the backlog 37% and speeding disability ...

CT lawmaker condemns VA hospital staffing levels. New report cites state facility.

Connecticut’s senior U.S. senator is condemning what he says is “the seismic effect” of staffing cuts at VA health care ...

Chapter 33 VA Benefits: What requirements must veterans meet for 70 percent of the full benefit in 2025?

GI Bill, often called Chapter 33, get certified benefits based on how long they served. By 2025, those who served from 545 to ...
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VA boosts efficiency: Claims now processed nearly 18% faster

The VA boosted claim processing efficiency by 17.8% in 2025, despite a 10% rise in submissions, improving service for U.S.

VA Announces Milestone in Veteran Claims

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced it has processed more disability benefits compensation and pension ratings claims in a single year than ever before ...
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Exclusive: VA curbs maternity leave following White House cancellation of union contract

New and expecting parents who work at Veterans Affairs are getting approved maternity and paternity leave canceled after ...