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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 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that its backlog of disability compensation and pension claims has fallen below 100,000 for the first time since May 2020, marking …
VA Backlog Drops Below 100,000 in First Since 2020 Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — Veterans who receive help managing their VA benefits will no longer be automatically reported to the federal gun background check system, a move the Department of Veterans …
VA Ends Gun Reporting Rule Affecting Veterans Read More What This Means for You West Los Angeles Campus: The VA has terminated three agreements at the West LA medical campus to reclaim property for a planned housing and support …
VA Ends West Los Angeles Leases, Seeks Dental Contractor, and Streamlines Survivor Benefit Claims Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs rolled out a sweeping set of moves this week aimed at improving veterans’ quality of life, announcing expanded home-based medical care …
VA Expands Home Care, Hires Counselors, Warns as Veteran Suicide Toll Eases Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs said Wednesday it will spend $4.8 billion in fiscal year 2026 to modernize, repair, and improve health care facilities nationwide, launching what …
VA Announces Record $4.8 Billion Hospital Repair Surge as Top Aide Departs Read More