U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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Recent News About U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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Seven Veterans Affairs health care facilities have been recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) for their efforts to reduce physician burnout.
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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced the creation of a commission to identify candidates for the leadership role at the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA).
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The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced that it awarded more than $77 million in grants during fiscal year 2025 for the expansion and improvement of 20 state Veterans cemeteries across the United States, as well as a grant to establish...
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced plans to reorganize the management structure of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).
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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) seeking new community care contracts aimed at improving health care options and quality for veterans over the next ten years.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced a change that allows women Veterans to schedule appointments directly with VA gynecology providers without needing a referral from a primary care provider.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced the elimination of the backlog in applications for the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA).
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has extended eligibility for the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) for certain veterans and their family caregivers.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reported that it permanently housed 51,936 homeless veterans nationwide during fiscal year 2025.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has reported a significant reduction in the backlog of veterans waiting for compensation and pension benefits.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced that thousands of veterans who were discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine may now be eligible to regain their GI Bill education benefits.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it will cancel more than $272 million in potential medical bills for veterans.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced it will not proceed with a $77 million initiative to install electric vehicle charging stations at its facilities.
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VA Secretary Doug Collins has issued a statement ahead of Veterans Day 2025, emphasizing the Department of Veterans Affairs' commitment to improving services for veterans.
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Nearly 37,000 employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) have been furloughed or are working without pay as a result of the ongoing federal government shutdown attributed to Democratic lawmakers.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced the allocation of $84 million in grants to 176 organizations nationwide.
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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has initiated the process to find new leaders for its Veterans Health and Veterans Benefits Administrations.
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The National Council of Urban Indian Health recently convened a discussion focusing on the improvement of care for Native American and Alaska Native Veterans. The event, held on tribal land, brought together key stakeholders and leaders to address the unique challenges faced by this community.During the event, various speakers highlighted the importance of recognizing and supporting Native American and Alaska Native Veterans. Airborne Army Sergeant Sonya Tetnowski was specifically acknowledged for her dedicated service as the president of the VA’s Tribal Advisory...
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WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced the expansion of its Close to Me cancer care program as part of the Biden Cancer Moonshot initiative. This expansion aims to bring cancer diagnosis, treatment, and surveillance services closer to thousands of Veterans across the country.Under the Close to Me program, VA clinicians travel to provide Veterans with comprehensive cancer care at community-based outpatient clinics, reducing the need for extensive travel to medical centers. VA Secretary Denis McDonough highlighted the importance of this expansion,...
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The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced a significant change in its regulations to expand access to VA care and benefits for some former service members who did not receive an honorable or general discharge. VA Secretary Denis McDonough emphasized the importance of providing care and benefits to deserving former service members, stating, "We encourage former service members with other than honorable discharges to apply for VA care and benefits today."Under the new regulation, VA will now consider a "compelling circumstances exception" for certain former service...