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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. — President Donald J. Trump has signed an executive order directing federal agencies to accelerate research, regulatory review, and potential patient access for experimental psychedelic drugs aimed at …
Trump Order Expands Federal Push on Psychedelic Therapies 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
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 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Millions of veterans may qualify for additional education benefits under the GI Bill following recent court rulings, prompting federal officials to automatically review eligibility and expand access.
VA Expands GI Bill Access After Court Rulings Affect Millions Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Community organizations nationwide can apply for a new round of federal funding totaling $112 million to expand suicide prevention services for veterans, with applications due by June …
$112M in Grants Aims to Reach Veterans at Suicide Risk Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Justice have signed an agreement that will allow VA attorneys to take a more active role in …
VA, DOJ Partnership Expands Legal Support for Vulnerable Veterans Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — Veterans receiving medical care outside Department of Veterans Affairs facilities may now be able to schedule appointments faster after the VA deployed a new nationwide system designed …
VA Launches Faster Scheduling System for Veterans’ Community Care Read More