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The Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded grants totaling over $2 million to seven educational and research institutions.
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Va partners with cms to recover $106m in duplicate health care billings

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a new collaboration with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) aimed at addressing duplicate billing issues.
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VA proposes extension for caregiver support program eligibility

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced plans to propose a rule extending eligibility for the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) for certain veterans and their family caregivers until September 30, 2028.
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VA expands burial benefits under new Dole Act

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a temporary expansion of burial benefits for certain veterans, as per the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act.
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VA plans significant workforce reduction without large-scale layoffs

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced its plan to reduce its workforce by nearly 30,000 employees by the end of fiscal year 2025.
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VA processes record number of disability claims in fiscal year 2025

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced that it processed over 2 million disability benefits claims for veterans in the fiscal year 2025, achieving this milestone faster than ever before.
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VA health app surpasses 3 million downloads milestone

The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced that its Health and Benefits mobile application has surpassed 3 million downloads since its inception in 2021.
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VA Secretary calls for national remembrance on Memorial Day

Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins has issued a statement ahead of Memorial Day, honoring the service members who sacrificed their lives for the country.
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VA reduces disability benefits claims backlog below historic threshold

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a significant milestone in reducing its disability benefits compensation claims backlog, which is now under 200,000 for the first time since March 5, 2023.
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VA announces new funding for veteran suicide prevention

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced the availability of approximately $52.5 million in grants aimed at community-based organizations providing suicide prevention or emergency clinical services to veterans at risk of suicide.
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VA hosts Memorial Day events at over 130 national cemeteries

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is set to conduct Memorial Day ceremonies at over 130 national cemeteries across the United States this weekend.
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VA simplifies access to community healthcare for veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced changes aimed at simplifying the process for VA-enrolled veterans to access healthcare from non-VA providers.
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VA Secretary supports Trump's executive order on veteran care

After President Trump signed an executive order aimed at enhancing care for veterans, improving accountability, and establishing a National Center for Warrior Independence for homeless veterans, Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug...
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VA expands online memorials for overseas-buried veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has expanded its Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM) website to include 210,000 additional pages dedicated to American veterans interred overseas.
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VA partners with non-profits to honor fallen veterans during Memorial May

Throughout May, the Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Cemetery Administration (NCA) is collaborating with non-profit organizations to honor Veterans interred in VA National Cemeteries.
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VA marks progress in first 100 days under second Trump administration

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is marking 100 days since the start of the second Trump Administration, during which it has implemented several reforms aimed at enhancing services for veterans and their families.
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VA introduces reforms for survivor benefits application process

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a new strategy to improve the process for survivors and dependents of deceased veterans and servicemembers seeking benefits.
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VA announces dismissal of over 1,000 employees amid cost-saving measures

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced the dismissal of over 1,000 employees.
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VA announces new flag display policy for consistent guidance

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has introduced a new policy concerning the display of flags on its premises.
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Secretary Collins outlines plans for veterans' affairs

It is my life’s honor to serve America’s Veterans as Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and I thank President Donald J. Trump as well as the U.S. Senate for their confidence in me.
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