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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs has processed more than two million disability benefits claims in fiscal year 2026, reaching the milestone weeks earlier than last year while …
VA Cuts Claims Backlog as Disability Decisions Accelerate Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Bank of America and FIFA have committed $2.25 million to provide thousands of free FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets to veterans, active-duty military personnel, first responders, and …
Bank of America, FIFA Back Free World Cup Tickets for Veterans and First Responders Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs expects to reduce prosthetic limb delivery times by more than 40% after changing procurement rules that previously required most orders to undergo …
VA Cuts Prosthetic Approval Steps, Targets Faster Delivery Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nearly four out of five U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals earned four- or five-star quality ratings in the latest federal hospital rankings, extending the VA system’s …
VA Hospitals Extend Lead Over Private Peers in CMS Ratings Read More
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — Washington Memorial Chapel’s Veterans Commission has announced that it will honor the sacrifice and legacy of America’s fallen military heroes during its annual Memorial Day …
Washington Memorial Chapel to Honor Fallen Heroes at Memorial Day Service Read More
WAYNE, PA — Military veterans traveling the Pennsylvania Turnpike will now find dedicated parking spaces at every service plaza across the toll road system following a new initiative unveiled Monday …
PA Turnpike Unveils New Perk Honoring Military Veterans Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recently approved $596 million in infrastructure projects during the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 as the agency moves forward with …
VA Expands Facility Upgrades With Record Maintenance Budget Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration is partnering with several nonprofit organizations throughout May to host volunteer events and memorial activities honoring veterans buried …
VA, Nonprofits Organize Memorial Day Cemetery Events Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs said it reached record levels this year for suicide prevention screenings and follow-up evaluations for veterans identified as being at risk …
VA Reports Record Suicide Screening, Follow-Up Rates Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — All 176 Veterans Affairs health care programs reviewed in 2025 met national quality and safety standards, according to a new assessment by the Joint Commission, signaling broad …
VA Hospitals Earn Full Accreditation, Showing Care Gains Read More