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Behind Friendly Lines: VA touts four improvements in 2025

The rule will extend program eligibility for legacy participants, legacy applicants and their family caregivers for three ...

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 ...

VA Announces Change to Veteran Reimbursements

The VA currently pays 41.5 cents per mile for health-related travel costs, which can now be claimed through an app.
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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 ...
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Staffing challenges spiking across VA medical facilities, government watchdog warns

Every one of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA’s) medical facilities reported “severe occupational staffing shortages” ...

Virginia sues VA over denied education benefits for veterans

The Montgomery and Post-9/11 GI Bills entitle veterans to 36 months of education benefits. Veterans who qualify under both ...

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 ...
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Allegations of Racism and Abuse of Power Plague Phoenix VA Police Department

The Concerned Citizens have called for an investigation into the Phoenix VA Police Department for alleged "deep-seated ...

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 ...