U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Recent News About U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
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VA expands cancer presumptions easing access to healthcare
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a significant policy change that will make it easier for certain veterans to receive health care and benefits.
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Muslim American Heritage Month celebrates veterans' contributions
Dalia Ayoub expressed gratitude to Dr. Salaam for his service in the Air Force and as a civil rights leader.
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VA announces updates on education benefits impacting over one million beneficiaries
As the 17th National Conference of Student Veterans of America (SVA) commenced, a tribute was paid to former President Jimmy Carter for his unwavering support of veterans.
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VA expands access to education benefits under updated policy
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced an update to the process for awarding GI Bill benefits, following a 2024 Supreme Court decision.
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Veterans Affairs proposes no copayments for certain whole health services
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a proposed rule to exempt veterans from paying copays for specific Whole Health well-being services.
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VA plans new electronic health record rollout amid ongoing improvements
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced the commencement of early-stage planning for the deployment of the Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) system to four facilities in Michigan—Ann Arbor, Battle Creek, Detroit, and...
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VA releases comprehensive annual report on veteran suicides
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has published its National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report, providing an analysis of veteran suicide data from 2001 to 2022.
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VA announces major funding initiatives targeting veteran homelessness
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at addressing homelessness among veterans.
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VA announces life insurance premium cuts effective spring 2025
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a reduction in life insurance premiums for over 3 million veterans, service members, and their spouses.
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VA proposes expansion of caregiver support program
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a proposal to expand access to its Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC).
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VA launches outreach campaign encouraging veteran enrollment amid blast exposure concerns
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has initiated a new outreach campaign to encourage eligible veterans, including approximately one million who served in Vietnam, the Gulf War, Iraq, and Afghanistan, to enroll in VA health care.
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VA funds first study on psychedelic therapy for veterans
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced funding for a study on Methylenedioxymethamphetamine-assisted (MDMA-assisted) therapy aimed at treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) among veterans.
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VA allocates $44 million for state veterans' cemetery enhancements
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Cemetery Administration has announced the allocation of $44,553,338 in grants for the fiscal year 2024 to expand and improve state Veterans' cemeteries. The grants aim to enhance burial and memorial services accessibility for Veterans.
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VA proposes grant program for veteran legal services
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has proposed a new grant program to assist veterans and former service members in upgrading their military discharge status and accessing VA benefits. This initiative aims to fund entities that provide legal support, helping veterans improve their military records or seek a review before correction boards.
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VA awards nearly $16 million for veterans' adaptive sports programs
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced the allocation of $15.9 million in grants to support adaptive sports, recreational activities, and equine therapy for Veterans and service members with disabilities. The VA’s Adaptive Sports Grant Program will distribute these funds to 91 national, regional, and community-based programs across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico for fiscal year 2024. These initiatives aim to benefit over 15,000 Veterans and Armed Forces members.
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VA awards $4.3M in cooperative agreements for veteran suicide prevention
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it will award over $4.3 million in cooperative agreements to states and territories. These funds aim to support suicide mortality review committees, which seek to understand and prevent Veteran suicide by identifying and analyzing local suicide deaths.
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VA expands tele-emergency care nationwide for veterans
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced the nationwide availability of tele-emergency care (tele-EC), enhancing virtual emergency care options for Veterans enrolled in VA health care. This initiative, piloted recently, has already assisted over 61,182 callers with a 59.4% case resolution rate, allowing many Veterans to receive necessary care without leaving their homes.
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VA reviews link between PFAS exposure during service and kidney cancer
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it will conduct a scientific assessment to determine if there is a relationship between exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) during military service and kidney cancer among veterans.
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VA surpasses goal: Over 43K veterans housed this fiscal year
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that it has housed 43,116 veterans experiencing homelessness between October 2023 and August 2024. This achievement surpasses its fiscal year 2024 goal of housing 41,000 veterans, one month before the end of the fiscal year. Additionally, VA reported that 96.3% of these veterans have not returned to homelessness and engaged with 38,476 unsheltered veterans to provide necessary housing and services.
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Veterans Affairs officials call for improvements at judicial conference
The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims held its 16th Judicial Conference, bringing together various stakeholders to discuss the current state and future improvements in Veterans law. Secretary McDonough addressed the attendees, reflecting on significant changes and ongoing challenges within the system.