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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that its national cemeteries will hold a day of service and remembrance on September 11, marking the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
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VA dedicates Southern Utah National Cemetery with space for more than 13,000 gravesites

The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration has dedicated the Southern Utah National Cemetery in Cedar City, Utah.
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VA provides $818 million in grants to support homeless veterans nationwide

The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced the allocation of over $818 million in grants to 235 organizations nationwide, aimed at assisting Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
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VA hospitals achieve high marks in latest federal quality ratings

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has received high marks in the latest Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) 2025 hospital quality ratings.
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VA guarantees 29 millionth home loan since launching program in 1944

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced it has guaranteed its 29 millionth home loan since the program’s creation in 1944.
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VA redirects millions from unions back into Veteran care and facility resources

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a significant shift in its use of taxpayer funds, redirecting tens of millions of dollars previously allocated to federal union activities back toward services for Veterans and their families.
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Va reports record high disability claim processing ahead of end-of-year deadline

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has processed a record number of disability benefits compensation and pension ratings claims in a single year, according to an announcement made Wednesday.
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VA ends collective bargaining agreements for most employee unions following executive order

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced the termination of collective bargaining agreements for most bargaining-unit employees.
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VA extends community care authorizations for 30 services to one year

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a policy change aimed at improving health care access for veterans.
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VA announces $800M boost for health facility upgrades in 2025

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced an additional allocation of $800 million for infrastructure improvements within the current fiscal year.
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VA awards over $2M in grants to honor U.S. veterans

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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