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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
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Veterans living in sparsely populated areas may gain easier access to medical care as the Department of Veterans Affairs makes $7 million available to fund transportation services …
$7M VA Grants Target Rural Veterans’ Transportation Gaps Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Veterans with disabilities may see expanded access to recreational and rehabilitation programs as the Department of Veterans Affairs makes $16 million in grants available for adaptive sports …
$16M VA Grants Aim to Expand Sports Access for Veterans Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 100,000 veterans have newly enrolled in Department of Veterans Affairs health care so far in 2026, reaching that milestone by the end of March and …
VA Enrollment Surge Raises Questions on Access, Impact Read More
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — The Veterans Commission at Washington Memorial Chapel has announced that it will host a special service and luncheon to honor National Vietnam War Veterans Day …
Washington Memorial Chapel to Honor Vietnam Veterans with Special Commemorative Service Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Hundreds of thousands of dollars in grant funding are being distributed across Pennsylvania to help veterans access food, housing, transportation, and mental health support through a statewide …
Pa. Awards $805K to Help Veterans Facing Basic Needs Read More
ANNVILLE, PA — Pennsylvania is expanding suicide prevention resources for service members, veterans, and their families through a new statewide initiative backed by nearly $144,000 in grant funding.
Pa. Launches Veteran Suicide Prevention Effort Statewide Read More