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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 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Veterans and their families are receiving benefits significantly faster as federal officials report sharp declines in processing times and backlogs for disability and survivor claims.
VA Slashes Wait Times for Benefits as Backlog Shrinks Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County has launched a new Peer Ambassador Program designed to connect veterans with benefits and services they may not be accessing, using fellow veterans and …
New Chester County Program Aims to Reach Isolated Veterans Read More