U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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Recent News About U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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For the first time since May 2020, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has reduced its backlog of disability compensation and pension benefit claims to under 100,000.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced it will no longer report veterans to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) as “prohibited persons” solely because they require a...
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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a new regulation intended to speed up the delivery of survivors’ benefits.
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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a request for proposals (RFP) seeking a new dental care administrator to manage its next network of community care dental providers.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has released its National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report, providing an analysis of veteran suicide data from 2001 to 2023.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced an increase in the expenditure cap for in-home and community-based services for veterans with complex medical conditions.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced it is seeking to hire more than 300 vocational rehabilitation counselors and specialists for its Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a planned investment of $4.8 billion in fiscal year 2026 to modernize, repair, and improve health care facilities through the Veterans Health Administration’s Non-Recurring Maintenance (NRM)...
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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that Chief of Staff Chris Syrek will leave the department for a private-sector role, with his last day set for February 13.
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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.